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Since I've moved to Missoula, the Street Lit authors in Austin have moved to a new site at http://streetlitauthors.org/, run by the awesome Tony Nuñez and Phil Force. 

Below you'll find Street Lit news posts from my Austin years with the group, and a selection of the creative works of the Street Lit Authors Club. I'll be posting new works from the Missoula folks sooner than later, so keep an eye on us. We've got great things in the works.

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Picking up the pen: Writing group offers escape and expression for Austin's homeless

7/29/2016

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Roberto Roldan does a fantastic job showcasing the Street Lit authors in this Sunday's Austin American-Statesman. Pick up a copy this weekend (7/31/16), or visit the live version now, with links to the group's work, and insights into the role of writing in our lives. Great work, Roberto! Thanks for the time and care you put into the story. And thanks from me to the Street Lit authors! You all rock!
http://specials.mystatesman.com/street-lit/
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Photo: Austin American-Statesman
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Indie Authors T-shirts are on sale now, w/proceeds donated to Street Lit! 

7/22/2016

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Great news breaking: Jackie Dana continues to amaze. Indie Authors T-shirts are on sale now, w/proceeds donated to Street Lit! 

Jackie officially rocks--you should order t-shirts for all your friends and family, then hop over to www.jackiedana.com and check out her novel, "By Moonrise," and her latest short story release, "Solid as a Rock." Great stuff from a great human. 

Order here: http://jackiedana.com/t-shirt-orders/
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This is a short-term (as of July 22, 2016) local operation, and orders must be picked up--they won't be shipped. Put my name, "Barry Maxwell" in the comments as your pickup person, and we'll arrange to get your new shirt(s!) on your back asap.

Thanks, Jackie, and thanks Indie Publishing Austin!
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Awww... Shucks!

7/21/2016

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Jennifer Michelle Jones, a Street Lit badass and proprietor of The Hostile Takeover blog, has offered up this touching letter. Though she addresses it to me, I believe it could be as properly addressed to all the Street Lit authors, to all those who’ve helped us along, and as encouragement to anyone with a desire to write (or make any kind of art). Above all, Jennifer’s words confirm the value of community in our lives. Thank you, Jenny, for this, and for your presence in the group and out in the world.

An open letter to Barry Maxwell:
 
You’re a rock star, and it’s because you are the type of person that gets a person like me to realize she’s a person with a voice worth hearing. I hope to become that person one day.

With your project, you’ve brought together some really bright and beautiful souls. I see some amazing talent each week, and it’s inspiring. I’m so honored to be a part of this group. Somehow, you keep us all in the spotlight together.

And you are a true friend. That’s something hard to find these days. You always bring that elusive “extra cigarette.” You always lend an ear, even when it has nothing to do with writing. You, my friend, are proof that decent people exist and can go through crappy situations without losing that decency. Thank you.

I survived my experience with homelessness in part because of Street Lit, and in part because of your friendship. The writers brought together in Conference Room A each week have formed a family. I believe we are a family that will change the history of writing in Austin; maybe the world.

So, thank you for changing the world, Barry. Life in Austin is a bit brighter because you had a dream. And because you worked passionately to achieve it.

The beauty of Street Lit is that it is. Imagine that. You show me that I can make a dream reality if I want. Nobody is stopping me.

It’s that moment when you realize you’re part of something extraordinary. You created that something, and deserve some praise. Thanks for letting us all share in your dream.
 
https://thehostiletakeoverblog.wordpress.com/
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"The Hostile Takeover" blog is now live!

7/13/2016

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Happy to announce that Jennifer Michelle Jones, a Street Lit author and all-around champ, has opened the doors to a brand new blog, "The Hostile Takeover."

Go enjoy her inaugural post at:
thehostiletakeoverblog.wordpress.com/2016/07/13/i-lied-my-bad/
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T. Woodward covers Homer the goose, Homeless Advocate!

7/7/2016

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T. Woodward, a Street Lit Authors Club mainstay,  lands the front page of The Challenger, Austin's official street newspaper. Visit the Challenger online here: www.challengernewspaper.org. Keep an eye out for distributors and make a donation in return for your own copy.  They work hard for a great paper -- show your appreciation!
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