Mark Van Aken Williams

Mark Van Aken Williams
Location
Tip of the Mitt, USA
Birthday
May 01
Bio
Williams is the author of "The Burlesque of Graceless Acting," as well as "The Prophet of Sorrow," a finalist (historical fiction category) in the following awards: 2010 Book of the Year Awards (Foreword); 2010 International Book Awards; and National Best Books 2010 Awards. "Circus by Moonlight: Poems 1997-2007" was published in 2009. Author of the comedy novel, "The Hillbilly Vampire Chronicles," written under the pen name, Tonto Fielding.

MY RECENT POSTS

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In 1851, Charles Dickens moved into Tavistock House in London, where he was to write Bleak House and A Tale of Two Cities. For some unknown reason, he decided to fill empty book shelves in his study with a selection of false books — complete with witty nam/Read full post »

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 12:07PM

The Burlesque of Graceless Acting

AUGUST 28, 2012 5:56PM

Library of Congress--American Palace


 

 

We all know about the Library of Congress. But have you ever wondered what the interior looks like? Well let me tell you, it is an impressive palace that could rival anything in Europe. Yes, we have palaces here. It’s just that most of us don’t have accessRead full post »

AUGUST 3, 2012 11:54AM

Curiosities from the Web #206


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Frequencies-- http://devidsketchRead full post »

JULY 30, 2012 9:17AM

Curiosities from the Web #205


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Groucho Digs Tattoos-- http://wwRead full post »
JULY 26, 2012 10:04AM

Curiosities from the Web #204


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Salar De Uyuni-- http://devidskeRead full post »

JULY 24, 2012 4:17PM

A Season of Industry


 

I would like to share with you that I have a new book out. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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JULY 23, 2012 10:27AM

Curiosities from the Web #203


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Oaxacan Art-- http://www.museomaRead full post »

JULY 20, 2012 8:54AM

Curiosities from the Web #202


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Diving Suit 1797-- http://longstRead full post »
JULY 19, 2012 8:09AM

Curiosities from the Web #201


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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JULY 18, 2012 8:26AM

Curiosities from the Web #200


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Sports-- http://www.van-horn.netRead full post »

JULY 16, 2012 4:35PM

Curiosities from the Web #199


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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JULY 15, 2012 10:18AM

Curiosities from the Web #198


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Halos-- http://chadwys.com/worksRead full post »

JULY 13, 2012 11:51AM

Curiosities from the Web #197


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Grapefruit Painting-- http://wwwRead full post »
JULY 11, 2012 8:12AM

Curiosities from the Web #196


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Rare Film Program-- http://www.pRead full post »

JULY 10, 2012 9:56AM

Curiosities from the Web #195


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Leaf Painting-- http://bradkunklRead full post »

JULY 9, 2012 2:32PM

Curiosities from the Web #194


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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JULY 6, 2012 10:41AM

Curiosities from the Web #193


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Full Moon-- http://earthsky.org/Read full post »

JULY 4, 2012 7:01AM

Curiosities from the Web #192


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Puddle Painting-- http://origin.Read full post »
JULY 3, 2012 3:45PM

Curiosities from the Web #191


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Magazine Cover-- http://www.mycoRead full post »

JULY 2, 2012 7:48AM

Curiosities from the Web #190


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Knitted Mask-- http://www.etsy.cRead full post »

JUNE 30, 2012 11:30AM

Curiosities from the Web #189


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Clouds-- http://www.samanthaclarRead full post »

JUNE 29, 2012 12:03PM

Curiosities from the Web #188


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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JUNE 28, 2012 9:30AM

Curiosities from the Web #187


These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tagged-- http://24.media.tumblr.com/tu

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JUNE 27, 2012 7:53AM

Curiosities from the Web #186


 

These are images taken from the web, that I found interesting, curious, enlightening, and entertaining. They are random, and only reflect what caught my attention at a particular moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Vaulted Ceiling-- http://www.davRead full post »