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Greg Buford has lived in the US, Dominican Republic, Japan, India, France, Cambodia, Switzerland, and Turkmenistan. His first memoir, Kept: An American Househusband in India, won the PNWA Zola Award, and his novel, Making Ghosts Dance, was both a Montaigne Medal and Eric Hoffer Award finalist. Learn more and keep track of Greg at gregorybuford.com.

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Gregory E. Buford Hi, Lara. I just concluded a drawing for Kept number two a few days ago. It’ll probably be a little while until I do it again. Stay tuned.
Gregory E. Buford Caffeine helps. But seriously, well, yes, caffeine helps. Also, I'm usually working on two or three things at the same time, so when I'm blocked on on…moreCaffeine helps. But seriously, well, yes, caffeine helps. Also, I'm usually working on two or three things at the same time, so when I'm blocked on one I just pick up another. If that doesn't do it, I don't stress. I just put down the pencil or close the laptop with the confidence that it'll come. That hasn't failed me yet. (less)
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Making Ghosts Dance was named a finalist for the Montaigne Medal, a prize given by the Eric Hoffer Award to the year's most thought-provoking books. Making Ghosts Dance
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“The building now stands quite tall, and I wonder how much higher they can go without modern scaffolding and machinery.”
Gregory E. Buford, Kept: An American Househusband in India

“Amman, the designer simply bobbles his head, takes measurements, and remarks that Dana will need a wig as well.”
Gregory E. Buford, Kept: An American Househusband in India

“I’ve learned that if I say, “Stop grinding your teeth,” she will stop. If, however, I say, “Take off your clothes,” she will not. She’ll turn over upon my command but will not, say, make dinner or take out the garbage. Testing continues.”
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