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S.A. Griffin

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Born

in San Antonio, Texas, The United States

Website

http://carmabum.blogspot.com

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Poetry, Fiction

Influences

Time and gravity.

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April 2014

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April 2025

It's an afraid new world, much has happened since my last entry here two years ago. A few new books...

My son Spencer Lane Griffin published his first full book of children's poetry, Poem Pie in June 2024. His mother Sharon Grish Griffin created the wonderful illustrations that accompany Spencer's fanciful, fantastic verse. I, the proud dad, published and edited on my Rose of Sharon imprint.

Most recently I co-edited the latest Sparring Artists Annual 2: Literary Anthology of Sparring with Beatnik Ghosts with my poet pal and partner in beatific crime Richard Modiano for publisher and fellow traveler Daniel Yaryan. Featuring an international cast of characters, it's quite an amazing collection of poetry, lit, art and photos, Daniel d ...more

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	Dreams Gone Mad With Hope by S.A. Griffin (Goodreads Author), Matjames Metson (Illustrations) 4.74 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Numbskull Sutra 4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2007	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Heaven is One Long Naked Dance 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 1993 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	2 by S.A. Griffin (Goodreads Author), John Dorsey it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2005	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A One Legged Man Standing Casually on Hollywood Blvd Smoking a Cigarette 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1989 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pandemic Soul Music by S.A. Griffin (Goodreads Author), Robin Lynne Griffin (Illustrations), Richard Modiano (Introduction) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2022	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Bad Thing by S.A. Griffin (Goodreads Author), Blair Wilson (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2000	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	They Swear We Don’t Exist it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sparring Artists Annual 2: Literary Anthology of Sparring With Beatnik Ghosts by S.A. Griffin (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Richard Modiano (editor), Daniel Yaryan (designer) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Our hearts are rivers trying to clear a path to some sea of hope.”
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“Match that love trying to stay alive in your hunger.”
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“Instead of playing little league baseball on weekends, I usually was sitting in my neighborhood movie theatre, munching on popcorn.”
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“There was something vital and energetic when the house lights dimmed and the all-knowing projector began to sing to the naked screen with images.”
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“Popcorn and I have a long love affair, never candy. Once in awhile, a soda, but always and forever, no matter the venue, or film, I grab popcorn. Usually minus the butter.”
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Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra ...more

Punk Hostage Press — 374 members — last activity Feb 19, 2020 09:45AM
Punk Hostage Press is a not-for-profit book publishing imprint that also acts as a an outreach program to connect writers and contemporary literature ...more

Words As Works — 135 members — last activity Sep 03, 2016 02:09PM
Words As Works With this non-profit venture we hope to coordinate with other publishers, authors, editors, promoters, journalists and further our ef Words As Works With this non-profit venture we hope to coordinate with other publishers, authors, editors, promoters, journalists and further our efforts to build a community with those who are also doing similar works. We also want to connect with more programs in schools, juvenile literacy programs, inpatient treatment centers, mental health facilities, detoxification units, homeless/housing shelters & programs, women's shelters, social service providers, city and county jails, state and federal prisons, halfway houses, outpatient programs, librarians, teachers, counselors, case managers, curriculum builders, creative writing programs for at risk youth or adult services. We are aware of many who are already engaged in this work and we want to reach and become connected to many more in order to grow a network for ourselves and for others to use freely in order to expand the reach of contemporary literature and enlarge its usefulness for those who benefit the most from this support. This effort comes from the heart and is founded in our personal experiences with literacy, books and literature being very strong guiding points on the road to recovery and rehabilitation as well as getting a better start in life for at risk youth. We hope to disseminate books from independent publishers and to set up and conduct readings with the authors that wrote these books in order to give not only the gift of the books themselves, but the personal interaction with the writers and publishers who produce the books. A future goal would be to conduct creative writing groups and hopefully allow participants to empower themselves into self-expression and learning their own creative process that is supported by their peers. Also, to encourage publishing opportunities for the works of these participants in chapbooks, anthologies and even support the beginning of publishing concerns that would become the participants own within these programs or outside of the support structure provided by Words As Works. ...more

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