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Laura Cushing
Indie / Experimental / Other

"Visit my column at soundtracking.gather.com "

WILLIAMSTOWN, NEW JERSEY
United States

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Last Login:  9/5/2008
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Member Since2/24/2005
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   About Laura Cushing

Who the hell is Laura Cushing?
I’m a music correspondent for Gather.com - check out my weekly column, Soundtracking, published every Tuesday!

I’m a band lackey! I ghostwrite newsletters, promote, maintain myspaces facebooks and websites, and do active friending and fanbase management for bands. We have worked with Rilo Kiley, The Elected, Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins, Ozma, and Interpol If you are interested in hiring us - please contact me for a price quote.

I’m a poet - you can listen to me reading some of my poetry here, if that’s your thing. You might even like it. I post some of my poems on my blog here, so have a look.

I’m a short story writer and novelist! My short stories have been published in the Santa Clara Review, Life for Change, It Takes All Kinds, and other lit mags and ’zines. I have an unpublished novel that I’m working on finding a publisher for - and a couple of novels in the works.

So I’m from NJ, and I live in a pine forest. I’m the author of these two chapbooks called Roadside Stands and Staying Golden. I’ve featured at the Mid-Atlantic Spoken Word Festival, and at some other venues you most likely haven’t heard of unless you’re a poet and/or resident of NJ. I haven’t been performing as much lately due to a series of unfortunate car accidents, but I’m trying to get back into it. I am available to do feature readings/performances in the NJ / Philly /NYC area - contact me if you’re interested in booking me for a show.

I talk. A lot. So if you want to talk to me, send a message. I’m friendly.

I also do a good deal of non-fiction writing - newsletters, articles, website content and the like.

One of my short stories, Mudo, was published in the Santa Clara Review. Another, California People, won the Life For Change short story contest. You can read these and and other Michael-stories up on my story myspace.

Music composed especially for the poetry thanks to the amazing Prosolar Mechanic

You can hear some of my poetry on the Homegrown Podcast (programme 4).


More about me:
Things I get asked about a lot...

I’m a mother of three teenagers! Yes, that does make me kinda crazy sometimes. My daughters are 17 (twins) and my son is 15. I’m married to my soulmate, Aus, who does amazing computer-type things and is an all around amazing guy.

When I look out my front door, I see trees. When I look out my back door, trees. Out the windows? Well, yeah.. trees. We have a lot of squirrels and birds out there, and less frequently deer, groundhogs, chipmunks, turtles, lizards, snakes, and bunnies. The trees are pines, oaks, maples, hollies- all sorts of things. Primarly pines though, hence the pine barrens. The soil is all sandy here.

Other than writing, I like singing, reading, crochet, walking in nature, playing games, rpg games, and talking to people.

My actual blog/journal that I write in on a nearly daily basis can be found on Live Journal - my LJ blog

Contact info is as follows -
AIM - Lab Arc Designs
Email - L@labarc.com
Snail - PO Box 141 Newtonville NJ 08346-0141

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FREYIA





Sep 1 2008 9:34 AM

Thank you so much for counting me among your friends.

Hope you enjoy my tunes.

Faerie blessings!

Freyia.
Lamar Hill





Aug 29 2008 7:23 PM



Don't miss
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Coming to The Landmark Theatre
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Oct. 4th
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Richmond get ready for the play that has the entire country buzzing.

Don't Miss It!!!!

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SUMMERBIRDS IN THE CELLAR





Aug 24 2008 11:14 PM

Heads up to our cronies in Philly! We're trekking up from FL to play a show near you..for you. Check it out:

SUMMERBIRDS IN THE CELLAR
w/ Time Machines

Wednesday, Sept. 3rd

at Danger Danger
5013 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA

All Ages 9PM $5


x
summerbirdz
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Aug 24 2008 12:16 PM

Thanks for adding me. "Abortion" isn't my normal subject matter, but one, someone had to address. That blog comes from the chapter in my book "Kids Now a Days"

Chapter 10, "Second Hand Global Warming Ways" in my blogs, is about the system, but best of all, it tells how to change it! It is not edited, but still you will see the message, we all need to see.

My small blogs talk about solar power, and other things, our system does not want us to know about.

I post the poem of the day on the bulletin board. All might not be great poems, but all do have a message for the majority.
Have a great Sunday!
Thanks again, Mark Gasser
STRUCK NORTH BEATS





Aug 11 2008 2:24 PM

Thanks again for the connection Laura-keep writng-be blessed-STRUCK NORTH BEATS-sos missed the a out!lol
GRANDMA'S ATTIC





Jul 31 2008 3:35 PM

Just a note to let you know that I was thinking of you... May your day be filled with all the good things life has to offer..


Grandma's Attic

Barb




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The Alternative Soul Sunday Breakfast Club





Jul 31 2008 3:08 PM

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The School House Stomp Steppers

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Always great live under ground music from Alternative Soul.
Anger Rising





Jul 24 2008 5:55 AM

THANKS FOR ADDING US! YOU ROCK!!! KEEP IN TOUCH...
GRANDMA'S ATTIC





Jul 20 2008 11:59 AM

Thank You, for sharing your talent of writing.. Your gift is calming to the soul and a comfort to the heart.. I am honored to call you friend.. Barb Cox


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Jul 1 2008 12:28 AM

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Thank you for the friendship~
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Jun 7 2008 8:48 PM

When i feel like it, and cheapish as in a blank.
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Jun 7 2008 5:03 PM

Mom, I need a damn new skateboard, find money damnit,lol
Lamar Hill





Jun 2 2008 6:32 AM

Don't miss........
The Power the Passion & the Pulpit
is coming to Washington Dc
June 27th - 29th

The Lincoln Thearte
1215 Ust. NW
Wasington DC

Not Just another Gospel play, it's the gospel truth.

get all the info at
www. livebythepen. com

check out the trailer

Sunday Radio (FINAL CUTS ARE UP!)





May 28 2008 4:52 PM

Thanks for being my friend, I hope you like the music!

have a great day =]
AMY BIERHAUS!





May 28 2008 5:04 AM

BEAUTIFUL, LAURA ...


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... I LIKE YOU!!!

CHEERS, AMY (aka chachachicky ;O)

WAITING FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN





May 28 2008 4:01 AM


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POIS





May 26 2008 7:06 AM

"Kelèvra"
arrives on myspace...

New song wait your comment...

Good morning..

Let me know...
Ravendark Photography





May 24 2008 2:27 AM

hi
BELSON


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May 23 2008 2:57 AM

thanks for being a friend!

Belson
GERSHON BRADLEY





May 21 2008 3:53 PM


She Role Plays by - Gershon Bradley
matt





May 19 2008 10:32 PM


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Hiya - www. novel-storm. com is live and what would it be without my myspace friends - truthfully a lot smaller. Please now register, it is absolutely FREE and we have some fantastic authors already. Upload your pic for use on the forum and also use the forum to see where I post all the new material and PLZ leave feedback for the authors - they want to know what you think. If anyone wants the radio interview for BBC ESSEX with Xanthe Bearman then let me know and I'll post you a copy!

Kindest regards
Matt Townsend
Director of Novel-storm Ltd.
The Wispy Hummers





May 19 2008 9:00 AM

we've a new song up, have a listen, mates!

xo
the wispy hummers
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May 16 2008 9:36 PM

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May 15 2008 6:24 PM

Awww, Laura, you have the cutest Meez ever!

*hugs*
Starr S.
Astralshepherd Poetry





May 12 2008 11:08 PM