Blog Posts Thomas Cannon Author

  • A Book Contract Bob Newhart & Coincidence

    A Book Contract Bob Newhart & Coincidence

    There has to be a purpose to coincidences. I just experienced two and they are sort of connected. To be fair, not earth- shattering coincidences like I accidentally sold the gun that someone used to shoot me. But interesting (I hope). I got offered a contract for a novel from All That Matters Press. There…

  • Memories of Sharon, Wisconsin: A Poetic Journey of Heritage and Love

    Memories of Sharon, Wisconsin: A Poetic Journey of Heritage and Love

    My Dad is 84 years old. More and more he wants to pass on his stories. And I want to hear them. To process them and to savor them, I write them into poems. Small Town Hall The townhall of Sharon is a stone’s throw away from my father’s heart. Which makes it part of…

  • http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/7482654 I found Ted Heller’s books because I am a fan of Joseph Heller’s books I love Ted Heller’s writing

  • Memorable Phrase: ‘Lean into Your Mistake’ – My Wedding Vows Story

    Memorable Phrase: ‘Lean into Your Mistake’ – My Wedding Vows Story

    Guys have trouble not saying stuff.  Oftentimes, it is not out of malice, but just out of having something too good to say and wanting the attention of saying it. I think I am pretty good at coming up with one-liners. My wife does not appreciate them and so I do try not to say…

  • The Similarities Between Visual Artists and Poets: Finding Joy and Gratitude in Creativity

    The Similarities Between Visual Artists and Poets: Finding Joy and Gratitude in Creativity

    I think there are similarities between visual artists and poets. And I understand if the artists are a little leary of the comparison. People can knock out some words that rhyme and call themselves a poet.Like this ditty, that I only read to prove the point. The time of now is fleeting My love is…