The intent of the Authors Speak was never to issue challenges, but I feel an exception must be made. The intent was always to promote literacy and reading and introduce readers to new authors. Sure, we provide guides to libraries and book clubs, but introducing readers to authors like Mark McLaughlin and Jason Wuchenich (and tons of other "newbies" like David Barbee, Kevin Shamel, Jess Gulbranson, and newer publishing houses like LegumeMan) is an honor and a joy. Still, there comes a time when the followers (on facebook and here) spot a trend.
At present I've received an email or message from Mark and Jason as well as four fans that had no familiarity with either of them. They seemed to spot that there was a common bond in referencing De Sade in both interviews. Since both authors are sick puppies with twisted tales, color me not surprised. This was not intentional, but perhaps I should have included a DNA test to confirm that the two were not relatives.
In any case, one fan said these two authors "seem a natural fit for a collaboration". Okay, boys, there's the challenge. One person (and I'm sure there are others) says they'll procure a book with the byline: Mark McLaughlin and Jason Wuchenich. While I would rather it be me collaborating with one of you, my name, sadly, did not come up.
So what do you say? How far into the future will we have to travel to see the inevitable collaboration between the authors I dub "The Funny" and "The Stinky"?
Balls in your court.
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