Traditionally: "Henry Fool", "Pulp Fiction", "O'Brother Where Art Thou", "The Great Dictator," "Adaptation"
Movie genre I'm not proud that I love: Sports movies.
Television
"The Daily Show", "The Office", "Family Guy", anything on the History Channel, and "Dog:The Bounty Hunter"...don't you judge me!
Books
This is the toughest category for me because one of the biggest draw backs in being a writer is that it is almost impossible to read a book simply out of enjoyment. I constantly judge and critique every book I read, looking for strengths and weaknesses that I can learn from for my own writing. The books and authors that I grew the most reading are: "Glue" by Irvine Welsh for his engaging voice, William Shakespeare for his colorful and lively characters, Victor Hugo for his incredible sense of scope and purpose, Oscar Wilde for his wit, Jane Austin for her humanity and Dante for his imagination. I also really dig John Steinbeck and when I close my eyes and dream really hard, I can write something as complex and charming as "Cannery Row."
Heroes
My wife kicks ass, and has some kick ass shoe designs. You can check them out at www.skiptheopeningact.com-you can never plug to much, right?
Charles's Details
Status:
Married
Orientation:
Straight
Hometown:
OKC
Zodiac Sign:
Leo
Smoke / Drink:
No / Yes
Children:
Proud parent
Education:
College graduate
Occupation:
Freelance Writer
Charles's Schools
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee,OK
Graduated: 1998
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: journalism
Minor: creative writing
Clubs: College Players
1994 to 1998
Shawnee Hs
Shawnee,OK
Graduated: 1994
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
About me: I'm a freelance writer who has worked in various aspects of journalism and fiction. I am currently writing for the Oklahoma Gazette. I find arts and entertainment one of the most engaging areas I have covered.
One of the advantages of working in the arts is that I can engage others who are working in creative fields and experience the passion they hold for their work. Even if their medium is far removed from my own, that creative drive is contagious and experiencing other peoples' art makes me a stronger writer.
The end goal is to support myself solely through my fiction works, but I've found that the strict guidelines in journalism help me improve the structure and style of my creative endeavors. I just published a book called "the dominant hand." Its now available on my Web site, www.skiptheopeningact.com via paypal or up on Amazon.com. There are also an increasing number of book stores including Barnes and Noble and Borders. If your local bookstore doesn't carry it, have them order it through Ingram.
Here's a video of my first reading at Book Beat featuring Pseudodance Theatre and the music of Simple Tree. My readings have evolved quite a bit, but I still like this one.
Who I'd like to meet: Practically, I'm always looking for musicians and artists locally who I can feature, and this summer I'll be looking for people to buy my book so I don't bankrupt the family. I really just love talking to people about art in general, and I hope that there are people out there that will engage in my work as much as I engage in others.
hey, just to let you know we have a show in Guthrie next Sunday the 26th at 7:30, it's free!!!! and a show August 7th in Goldsby, let me know if you want tickets for the 7th, cause if you get them from me then they are only 5 dollars!!
Volunteer's Meeting for Beautifully Bound! For anyone wishing to be involved in the upcoming fetish event, Beautifully Bound, there will be a volunteer's training meeting on July 25th in OKC. Please message privatenights@live.com for time and location details. We would like to meet everyone that would like to be involved at least once before the show. If you would prefer to meet in Tulsa, we will need at least 24 hours notice to be able to make arrangements to meet you. Looking forward to seeing all of you soon!
Pretty well, just busy busy busy. That piece of fiction I promised needs to be picked up again, I was just talking about that today. I had a very inquisitive client who was asking about my most recent project. How is all for you? Looking up?
hoorah indeed! thanks again. and placement (online at least) couldnt be better - we love the sonic youth. too bad our pic doesnt feature k lee more, as his resemblance to SY's thurston moore is uncanny at times. cheers sir! hope to see you friday!
For anyone wishing to be involved in the upcoming fetish event, Beautifully Bound, there will be a volunteer's training meeting on July 25th in OKC. Please message privatenights@live.com for time and location details. We would like to meet everyone that would like to be involved at least once before the show. If you would prefer to meet in Tulsa, we will need at least 24 hours notice to be able to make arrangements to meet you.
You did an amazing job promoting Literati. It was a great day and I know everybody who attended or was a part of it is grateful to you for all the work you put into it. Thank you for the kind words in your inscription. I have nothing but love for you and Karen and the boys! Anyway...GREAT job on Literati and thanks again for being one of the most dependable and creative people I know.
Sorry I didn't make it out. I had a bday cookout to attend and went to bed fairly early. Give me a call or whatnot and let's meet for coffee sometime...earlier than bar hours preferably! haha
Oh no! It sounds fantastically entertaining, but I will be around the likes of Shrevport, LA camping on Saturday...it doesn't seem as though our schedules have been the best of friends lately! We need to grab some coffee and catch up one of these evenings while Van is still with her dad and while I am still in town. haha.
