At last, we have been able to schedule an official reading and release party for Marginal Notes, our new chapbook from Jay Thiemeyer.
Join us on Sunday, June 18th, 3pm at the Multnomah County Central Library Community Room. Jay will read from his book, and there will be light refreshments served.
Jay will have his books for [...]

…time to go after the rest of the thieves and war criminals!

Out for a morning walk, I saw a flyer stapled to a utility pole, offering opportunities of work to provide “Health Care for Children.” As someone who has flirted with reformist politics in the past, I was surprise at the strength of my antipathy toward that poster.
Now, I believe children should have health care. But [...]

Jay Thiemeyer’s new chapbook is now available. You may purchase it from us online, or if you are in the Portland, Oregon area, it is also available at Black Rose Books and Reading Frenzy.

Roadside Bomb performed at Valentine’s in Portland last night (our regular second Thursday show), and we were particularly pleased with the performance. We deejayed some of our recorded pieces between poets, which gave the evening a much more dynamic quality.
This will probably be our MO in the future. Hopefully, we will also attract some [...]

productThe Fifth Head of Cerberus, by Gene Wolfe

When I walked into the Multnomah County Library a few days ago,I stumbled upon The Fifth Head of Cerberus, Gene Wolfe’s first novel, published in 1972. It had been over ten years since I read a Gene Wolfe book, and I had somehow passed this one by, so [...]

There is a yearning in America. Actually there are myriad yearnings. But I think they are all based in a yearning to be everybody’s best everything. Best form of government, democracy. Most powerful military. Best economic system, capitalism. Most powerful military. Best religion, christianity. Most powerful military. Most generous people. Most powerful military. Best athletes. [...]