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Arlo Finch

True confessions of a knife-juggling bear

May 1, 2018 Arlo Finch, Projects, Psych 101

This profile on me by Dan Jackson in Thrillist was originally supposed to be about Arlo Finch and Launch, but grew into a bigger piece on the many different projects I tackle simultaneously.

Independent Bookstore Day

April 25, 2018 Arlo Finch, Books, Los Angeles, News, Projects

On Saturday, April 28th, I’ll be at Chevalier’s Books on Larchmont from 3 to 5pm as part of Indie Bookstore Day.

Arlo Finch in the Bookstores of America (and Canada)

February 6, 2018 Arlo Finch, Books, Projects

My first novel, Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire, comes out today in stores throughout North America. I’d love you to, well, buy it. People buying books makes future books possible. It’s available at massive online stores, national chains and your local indie bookstore. Arlo Finch is middle-grade fantasy fiction. That’s the broad category […]

Introducing Launch

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January 23, 2018 Arlo Finch, Books, Scriptnotes, Transcribed, Writing Process

John and Craig introduce Launch, John’s new podcast about making a book. Over the course of six episodes, the series tracks the process of writing and shipping a novel, from idea to printing. The first two episodes are available today, with new episodes coming each Tuesday. Not to worry — Scriptnotes isn’t going anywhere. We’ll […]

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