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By Jason Reed

Sparking a Revolution in Louisiana Literature
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Another Draft Bites the Dust

New Bayou BooksSep 20, 2021

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A Beer-Napkin Primer on Country Mardi Gras + A Complicated Story on Blackface

A Beer-Napkin Primer on Country Mardi Gras + A Complicated Story on Blackface

Mardi Gras post 2023

Feb 20, 202306:34
A Beer-Napkin Primer on Country Mardi Gras + A Complicated Story on Blackface

A Beer-Napkin Primer on Country Mardi Gras + A Complicated Story on Blackface

My Mardi Gras post for 2023

Feb 20, 202306:34
Racing Towards Boredom; Personal Reflections on MLK Day

Racing Towards Boredom; Personal Reflections on MLK Day

Some personal memories and disjointed thoughts on MLK day. 

Jan 16, 202304:20
Talking Blues

Talking Blues

In this week's blog, I'm experimenting with a little guitar in the background. What do you think?

Dec 12, 202202:41
Telling Stories, the New Bayou Blog for 22 November 2022

Telling Stories, the New Bayou Blog for 22 November 2022

A word on audio. 

Nov 21, 202204:36
Standing Up to the Sick Lure of Stand Up

Standing Up to the Sick Lure of Stand Up

Jason's first stand up comedy experience. 

Nov 06, 202207:59
Standing Up to the Sick Lure of Stand Up
Nov 06, 202207:59
Live Like Rogan, Like Jocko – All Them Kings
Aug 08, 202204:20
A Year in (the) Rear-view
Mar 07, 202208:60
Be Prepared to Say Goodbye to Old Habits and Friends (and Welcome New Ones)
Feb 14, 202202:54
The Meaning is in the Commitment
Feb 14, 202205:15
Is this a Hero’s Journey, and if So, Who is the Hero? (Surely not me?)
Jan 24, 202204:14
All Saint's Audio--Pages 1-14 (episode 1)

All Saint's Audio--Pages 1-14 (episode 1)

Louisiana on an exchange program. Dat is reflecting on his failed invocation at the Black Pot Festival earlier that day, when a disturbance in the cemetery behind the church puts him on high alert. He can't believe what he sees--someone dressed as the Grim Reaper squared off in a fight against blond girl in a nun's tunic. The Reaper is Butch McClaren, the abusive ex-boyfriend of the hero of the story, Constance Miller. You'll meet Constance in the next installment--and you won't be disappointed. Trust me.

Jan 14, 202222:40
Amazon Categories are Key
Oct 25, 202106:05
Enjoy the Journey
Oct 03, 202105:35
A Book in a Bottle
Sep 27, 202106:01
Another Draft Bites the Dust

Another Draft Bites the Dust

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://newbayoubooks.com/2021/09/20/another-draft-bites-the-dust/



Sep 20, 202118:23
Revenge of the Unwoke; How Curtis Laroux Came to Lead the Vice Sign Movement
Aug 30, 202107:32
Read it Out Loud
Jul 19, 202106:03
Lessons from My First Unfavorable Review
Jul 12, 202107:34
Writing About Your Hometown
Jul 05, 202108:58
The Only Thing You Control is the Work, So Do That
Jun 28, 202105:38
What I Learned from Uploading My First Book to Amazon
Jun 21, 202109:31
I Think I Know Why Most “Self-Published” Authors Fail (to sell books)
Jun 14, 202103:40
I Don’t Know What I’m Doing . . . But Then Again, Nobody Does
Jun 07, 202106:47
You Can’t Multitask Anything . . . but Especially Not a New Novel
May 31, 202105:32
Selling Art; the Trifecta of Working in the Connection Economy

Selling Art; the Trifecta of Working in the Connection Economy

This episode is about the top three qualities you need to be successful in the modern "connection" economy. It is also available as a blog post: http://newbayoubooks.com/2021/05/23/selling-art-the-trifecta-of-working-in-the-connection-economy/

May 23, 202108:50
The Holy Trinity of New Bayou Books

The Holy Trinity of New Bayou Books

The three reasons why I started New Bayou Books. 

May 17, 202106:25
One Man’s Approach to Organizing a Novel
May 10, 202106:28
How Reed Writes; 9 Techniques that Stand on the Shoulders of Giants

How Reed Writes; 9 Techniques that Stand on the Shoulders of Giants

This episode, which offers highlights of writing techniques and practices from Louisiana fiction writer Jason Reed, is also available as a blog post: http://newbayoubooks.com/2021/05/03/how-reed-writes-9-techniques-that-stand-on-the-shoulders-of-giants/

May 03, 202118:08
Launch From a Long-Ass Runway

Launch From a Long-Ass Runway

This episode describes the value of giving yourself a long lead time before you officially launch your company. It is available as a blog post: http://newbayoubooks.com/2021/04/25/launch-from-a-long-ass-runway/

Apr 25, 202111:45
Write for Yourself, Edit for your Characters or Fuck ‘Em and Feed ‘Em Fish Heads!
Apr 19, 202108:13
The Art and the Science of Style
Apr 12, 202110:11
Karma, Tech Support, and Breathing or Everything Takes Longer Than You Think
Apr 05, 202103:41