Get on the list and stay in the know. Email State of Confusion Things rarely work out this way. I had an idea for an essay that I thought would be perfect for The Oxford American. I wrote the essay. I submitted it. They accepted it. And here it is. Pray for me as I attempt to answer one of life's most confusing riddles: Is West Virginia a part of the South? >>> Get Better While I was writing the piece below for "Book Notes," I was also working on a new song. Digging back into the world of Small Town Odds caused me to write the song from the perspective of Eric. Specifically, his relationship to Jill. I recorded it here at home. And my incredibly patient friend, Sheila, was kind enough to play the cello in parts. >>> Book Notes I was invited to write a piece for a really interesting concept called "Book Notes." It allows writers to talk about the music that's either helped in the writing of or is featured in their books. Here's my contribution for Small Town Odds. >>> First Fiction meets Powell's Books In the Fall of 2004 I had one of the top-notch experiences of my life. Right after Small Town Odds was published I was sent out on the First Fiction Tour. Five authors travelling together. Six cities in six days. It was the most rock star experience I've ever had. And I was actually in a rock band for six years. Here's a transcript of the five of us talking books with one of the best book stores in the nation, Powell's Books in Portland. >>> "A Talk with Jason Headley" from Chronicle Books My publisher made me sit down and try to be serious for a moment, answering a few questions that readers might find interesting. Then it all got pieced together like I sat down and went on and on about myself in one, giant monologue. If nothing else, it's worth checking out the goofy picture. >>>