J M
J M Hiding Under a Bridge beneath the Road to the End of the World

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29 years old
Alpharetta, Georgia
United States



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General

A waiter taps my shoulder. "Can I interest you in a refill, sir?"

I stretch. I've been here for four hours. I've had six cups of coffee. I've written nothing. I've watched people come and go, and listened to them talking, but nothing inspired me to write.

I shrug. "Sure, why not?" I say.

The waiter wasn't being polite. He was being pushy. He wants me to leave.

Music

I can see her lips moving. I don't know what she's saying. I can't place the language.

I'm in Wiesbaden, Germany. I'm trying to remember where my sister said she'd meet me. I'm lost. I'm in the Turkish part of town. Every window smells like roasted lamb. The shops pour techno calls to prayer and light from their vibrant neon signs. Electric minarets hurt when you're intoxicated.

This beautiful woman looks at me like I'm lost. I am lost. She says something, and it's the most beautiful thing I've ever heard in my life. I have no idea what she said.

I try my best to find common ground. "Bitte," I say, "Kannst du English oder Deutsch sprechen?"

The girl cocks her head. She curses in French. She smiles, flips me off, and walks away.

Movies

One time I listened in on this semi-famous indie director on a date with a psychology graduate student at this cafe. The director just kept talking and talking about this movie about autism.

The psychology student told the director about this patient of hers with autism who killed himself.

The director said, "That's really sad." Then, he talked about his friend editing the film score with this look on his face like he had been interrupted.

Television

We're bored out of our minds. We're channel surfing, me and my dog. I ask her if she wants to do something. The dog just lies there, like she's dead.

I'll watch anything, but I don't want to watch anything.

I keep searching.

Books

don’t believe everything you read
because writers will lie to you
our worlds want answers in our minds
sometimes we just

just say what sounds good enough

like with lovers, usually
what gets us through the night
by tomorrow, no one remembers exactly
anyway

anyway, i always tell the truth
you can

trust me.

Heroes

I met Jesus Christ once. He smelled like the apocalypse.

I don't think it was really Jesus, but you never know, do you?

Groups: Blue Knights Drum & Bugle CorpsSciFantasy

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     J M's Details
Status:Single
Here for:Networking, Friends
Hometown:Fort Worth, TX
Religion:Catholic
Zodiac Sign:Sagittarius

   J M's Schools
University Of Houston-University Park
Houston,Texas
Graduated: 2002
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Creative Writing
Minor: History
 

1998 to 2002
Nolan Catholic High School
Ft Worth,Texas
Graduated: 1998
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
 

1992 to 1998



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About me:

Hi, I'm a writer that needs to get off the internet and get back to work.

LAST DRAGON, OUT RIGHT NOW from the new imprint, Wizards of the Coast: Discoveries.

Jeff VanderMeer would like to tell you about my book.

official blog/homepage: http://jmmcdermott.blogspot.com/

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J M's Friends Comments
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Dawn

Dawn Colclasure



Dec 18 2008 2:58 AM

Happy Birthday! I hope your special day is awesome!
Brooke Reviews

Brooke Reviews



Dec 17 2008 4:29 PM

I hope you're having a happy birthday! :D
Fantasy Book Critic

Robert Thompson



Dec 16 2008 5:51 PM

Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have a great one and Happy Holidays :D
Matthew Peterson

Matthew Peterson



Dec 15 2008 10:58 PM

Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great one.

Paraworld Zero is now an audiobook!
Check out Matthew Peterson's bestselling YA fantasy novel, Paraworld Zero
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Alley

Alley Hauldren



Dec 15 2008 6:39 PM

It's your birthday? well, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Enjoyed the meeting Sat night, hope to see you again in Jan :)
Janet Ursel

Janet Ursel



Dec 15 2008 1:26 AM

:o) I'm first. Happy birthday, kiddo.
(When was the last time somebody called you kiddo?)
Prof. Dr. Dr. J. Von Bensonheim

Prof. Dr. Dr. J. Von Bensonheim



Dec 11 2008 9:52 PM

I make it a point to note the location of anything that could potentially be used as a bludgeon every time I enter a room.
Joshua Palmatier

Joshua Palmatier



Sep 21 2008 1:10 PM

Got my fingers crossed for the maze gig. Keep me posted!

Joshua Palmatier
www. joshuapalmatier. com
Matthew Peterson

Matthew Peterson



Jul 4 2008 6:03 AM

Happy 4th of July! Hope it's a great one.
Michael

Michael Wadkins



Jun 23 2008 12:20 PM

Congrats ;-) How's life JM?
Michael

Michael Wadkins



May 29 2008 1:17 AM

How are book sales brother?
Corina

Corina



May 10 2008 6:22 PM

Thanks for the add and your comment. Have a great weekend.
GUD Magazine

GUD Magazine



Mar 19 2008 1:39 AM

Would you believe my town doesn't have a bookstore, fine or otherwise?

And the local coffeeshop didn't want to display GUD Issue 0 because the cover was too disturbing... nor Issue 1 because the content was too adult (for the dance folks of all ages a door or two down).
GUD Magazine

GUD Magazine



Mar 19 2008 1:14 AM

Thanks for the add! GUD (pronounced "good") is a print/pdf magazine of 200 pages of genre and literary fiction, poetry, and a splash of art; now on our third issue. :) See our profile for information on reviews, freebies, and submission guidelines!



$3. 50 PDF, $10. 00 Print.
Pony English

John McDermott



Mar 6 2008 7:24 AM

I've got one other picture, clearly, of your book at my page. In the "Phone Toes" section if you ever get that bored enough to check it out.
Prof. Dr. Dr. J. Von Bensonheim

Prof. Dr. Dr. J. Von Bensonheim



Mar 1 2008 3:54 AM

brilliant news, my friend! And I think you're onto something with The Of Science Fiction And. Catchy as hell if you ask me.
Prof. Dr. Dr. J. Von Bensonheim

Prof. Dr. Dr. J. Von Bensonheim



Mar 1 2008 3:49 AM

Naw, didn't mean to sound like I was bitching. The whole point for me is that the times you're not in love with somebody are just as important as the times you are. They present their own sorts of challenges. Good challenges, though. Ones you're better off learning how to deal with. I like where I am right now. Got the rest of my life to be in love with somebody.
Prof. Dr. Dr. J. Von Bensonheim

Prof. Dr. Dr. J. Von Bensonheim



Mar 1 2008 3:39 AM

who said I was complaining?
Brooke Reviews

Brooke Reviews



Feb 29 2008 1:24 AM

Nice to meet you J! :)

Alphabits unite! Mmm soup. Thanks for adding me back!

-B
Hill Country Wine Gal

Hill Country Wine Gal



Feb 25 2008 3:32 PM

Thaks for the add!
Amber

Amber



Feb 20 2008 8:51 PM

Free chocolate! YUM! haha
Amber

Amber



Feb 17 2008 6:42 PM

I wish I could make it to your reading and signing. I live in San Antonio now, so that's not going to happen. I hope it's fun!
Pony English

John McDermott



Feb 10 2008 9:29 PM

I was slightly, only slightly, saddened when I found out hte "J" stood for Joseph and not John. But still, all my friends want to read it now.
Michelle

Michelle



Feb 9 2008 3:54 PM

I checked on your webpage for that signing, and didn't see when you are holding it. So, uh, when are you holding that one? It is a bit non-central for most of the folks I know, although there are a few directly in that area. So I might be able to snag some for it. All depends on the timing. :)

In the meantime, an unknown-sized group of us are going to BJ's Brewhouse in Addison tonight, 6:00. We'll be there for a while, and then are going rollerskating in Plano (it's a Skate Party!)(apparently the organizer of this party thinks it is a good idea to get drunk before we skate).

Your welcome to drop by if you want some free beer, on me (not literally on me, but more in the monetary sense)(just to clarify)(because pouring beer on me would be a waste of good beer).
Michelle

Michelle



Feb 8 2008 12:36 PM

You know, if you shoot for more like the Addison or general North Dallas area, there are a lot more fun places to take you for a beer afterward...
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