February 11, 2019
February 1, 2019
F***ing Shakespeare
I had a great time doing this interview with Bloomsday Literary and their F***ing Shakespeare podcast! Check it out: http://www.bloomsdayliterary.com/podcast/2019/1/9/ches-smith-novelist
October 29, 2018
Get Loud!
I didn’t think to include a dedication page in The Author Is Dead, but if I had, it would be to the legions of creatives out there struggling in near…
In Writing
October 1, 2018
The Author Is Dead Now Available!
The Author Is Dead is finally out! If you’re in the Houston area, the book launch party will be at Brazos Bookstore on Tuesday, October 2nd at 7 PM. It…
July 24, 2018
Checking Out
Depression has been nipping at my heels again. Suicide has been on my mind ever since the news about Anthony Bourdain broke. Don’t worry, I’m not suicidal, but I have to…
In Depression, Writing
April 6, 2018
Panic!
Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Breeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeathe! I’ve kept the depression under control for about four and a half years now with only a few low spots along the way which, as lows…
In Depression
March 7, 2018
Back Copy
My amazing editors crafted the back copy for The Author Is Dead! Now imagine you’re in some hole-in-the-wall indie bookstore and you find a book you’re not sure is supposed…
In Writing
