Category Archives: The Humor Project

Humor Writers Gift Christmas Smiles

Christmas is a week out and I’m in the same state of mind as I was 365 days ago. Hurried, disheveled and trying to jam fifteen minute errands into eight. We need a mega-blizzard in my fair town to slow … Continue reading

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Shameless Marketer Searches for Readers

“Marketing is really just about sharing your passion.” Michael Hyatt, author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World Hey folks, if you’re facing a slow TV night, want to dodge yard work, or if you lose a bet, come … Continue reading

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Baby-Boomer Will Durst is a Comedy Innovator

“My wife and I are trying to live within our means.  We went from a $750,000 house to a $350,000 house and didn’t even have to move.” Will Durst, American political satirist He’s a superstar comic and satirist with a … Continue reading

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Writer Thanks Chico for a Great Book Launch

I almost wore a sandwich-board sign, hired a clown, and rented a U-Haul® to import a truck load of cousins.  I expected an audience of 15—but was delighted that over 40 people attended Lyon Books last week for the official … Continue reading

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Hey Folks, It’s a Book Launch Party

(Readers: Due to technical difficulties I am unable to upload images…for now.  See also my main site by clicking on Etc.Guy.) Earlier this week I spoke to the Chico Authors & Publishing Society, on how a 51-year-old guy set up … Continue reading

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Eighty Year Old Patrick McManus Still Hunts for Laughs

“My career doesn’t seem to be that it was one.  But it’s been fun.”  Patrick McManus, Outdoor writer, columnist and New York Times best-selling author  We met at a Spokane restaurant two weeks before his 80th birthday.  I arrived the … Continue reading

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Humor Writer Biff America Keeps Skiers Laughing

  “My parents practiced the rhythm method but I still can’t dance.”  - Biff America in ‘Steep, Deep and Dyslexic’- His face and hands were tanned and weathered.  Both were symptoms of someone who spends more time outside than in … Continue reading

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The Humor Project – Etc. Guy Searches for Humor Writers

Where have all the humor writers gone? This question, posted on Patrick McManus’ website, racks my brain.  McManus is a former columnist for Field and Stream Magazine and a New York Times bestselling author.  He spins tales about fishing, hunting … Continue reading

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