Blog Posts Thomas Cannon Author

  • Technocolor Coachroach

    Technocolor Coachroach

    Today I forgave myself…….for not reporting….. for feeling dirty, for believing his lies…..for thinking having my virginity stolen was something to be ashamed of Today i break the cycle.

  • The Pilgrims Needed Welfare

    The Pilgrims Needed Welfare

    The pilgrims were failures. Losers. They were not ready for life and died (like dogs!) of sickness and starvation. The Wampanoag people came in and showed them how to survive.  They fed them. The repayment, of course, was to end their way of life and dominate them. Which is bookended by the way many people…

  • Does Your Family Ignore Your Accomplishments?

    Does Your Family Ignore Your Accomplishments?

    The narrator reflects on a conversation with their dad about writing a new book, “No More Ugly Girls.” Despite the dad’s caring nature, he becomes distracted, leading to an unfulfilling exchange. The narrator feels that their family is uninterested in their life, revealing discomfort with self-disclosure and a longing for recognition.

  • Authors, Have you had publishers do this?

    Authors, Have you had publishers do this?

    I submitted my book to open books.  https://www.open-bks.com/ They said they liked my book and wanted to set up a zoom. Here is what the email said  I am pleased to convey news that we would be honored to publish your finenovel, and to that end I would like to schedule a Zoom conference withyou…

  • My Experience at WBOM Radio: Engaging with Local Poets

    My Experience at WBOM Radio: Engaging with Local Poets

    On October 14th, I attended James Hamilton’s radio show and open mic in Rockford, Illinois, despite initial hesitation. Engaging with local poets like Luke Welch and Denali was rewarding. The night featured powerful performances, including a moving poem on autism. The event highlighted the vibrant Rockford poetry culture and community pride.