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Michael Perry

@sneezingcow.bsky.social

NYT bestselling author, humorist, volunteer FF/EMR. Newest book "Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents." Owe it all to "Population 485." SneezingCow.com

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04.03.2026 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Small Towns, Big Stories: Michael Perry in Conversation at Burlington Public Library This Week By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Burlington is one of the mid-sized cities in the GTHA that holds magic...

In anticipation of Mike’s livestream event – Weds 3.4.26 1PM CT – w/The Library Speakers Consortium, Mike sat down w/Maisha Hasan to discuss little and big towns; the power of dark humor, and 1-star Amazon reviews.

Registration link for the livestream in the comments.
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The Virtual Author Talk series is hosted on a third-party website. The event is free and you can register here:Β LibraryC.org/ToLibrary/115319/register

Join us Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1pm (CT) in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry.

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Episode #304: Lightnin' Hopkins and Shaggy Dad ...and a tiny dancer.

Recorded this one about introducing my daughter to Lightnin' Hopkins and what Lightnin' and I have in common according to my band members (HINT: not much, and it ain't the blues). open.substack.com/pub/michaelp...

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The story behind this photo and the three others: sneezingcow.com/2026/02/18/b...

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Well, now. Thanks to all subscribers, stateside as well. Sample episodes here: michaelperry.substack.com

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Joining the neighbors for this get-together again. What a mix of word people (see the tiny print). Poets, playwrights, novelists, Marvel comics writers/illustrators...

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New music. "I was in an apartment far from home with a loved one facing a deep struggle. It was a vulnerable time..." Listen here: michaelperryandthelongbeds.bandcamp.com/track/waterb... or here: ffm.to/waterbound

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You tried to tell us.

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Two shows coming up: sneezingcow.com/events/ Donations from the Valentine's Day show going to Feed My People food bank: www.fmpfoodbank.org

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Eaux Claires Festival | July 24+25, 2026 |  Carson Park, Eau Claire WI
YouTube video by Eaux Claires Eaux Claires Festival | July 24+25, 2026 | Carson Park, Eau Claire WI

It's been a while... youtu.be/O25Z6-2gOFM?...

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Maybe shovel the sidewalk while you're at it.

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Neighbors helping neighbors.

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In the Blizzard - SneezingCow.com I am at best a reflective clown, and my social media reflects this. If I post something it is likely to be sincere, silly, or selling something. I am not

To be clear. sneezingcow.com/2026/01/26/i...

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"Sunday Morning Perfect" - SneezingCow.com It's been a minute since the Long Beds shared any new material other than live on stage. From Mike: When I wrote this one I was thinking about how I value

New music. sneezingcow.com/2026/01/26/s...

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In the Blizzard - SneezingCow.com I am at best a reflective clown, and my social media reflects this. If I post something it is likely to be sincere, silly, or selling something. I am not

Para mi familia and more... sneezingcow.com/2026/01/26/i...

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Doin' that promo before it's below zero...

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Don't think Hank wrote'em this way...

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It'll be good to gather.
Feb 13, Mineral Point Opera House, Mineral Point, WI
Feb 14, Pablo Center at the Confluence, Eau Claire, WI
Details: sneezingcow.com/events/

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When you're raised roughneck, missing fingers are just part of the fun. youtube.com/clip/UgkxOf-...

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They Never Planned to Be Writers | Aaron Gwyn & Michael Perry on Mentors Who Changed Everything
YouTube video by Cultish Creative They Never Planned to Be Writers | Aaron Gwyn & Michael Perry on Mentors Who Changed Everything

This was a first...a podcast where you don't know who you're going to be talking to until the camera rolls. Man, we covered it all, from literature to missing fingers. Thank you Aaron and Matt. youtu.be/yO2rG6rRtF4?...

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When you've played the last song on the setlist and are headed out to sign books but gonna quick swing by the green room to see if there's any cheese curds left. See you soon in Eau Claire's Pablo Center and the Mineral Point Opera House! Ticket info here: sneezingcow.com/events/

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Tucson Festival of Books | 2026 Festival Presenting Authors (A-Z)

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Tucson Festival of Books | Home

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Admission is free, but some venues are space-limited, so you’ll want to plan ahead. All the
information you’ll need, along with a full list of presenting authors, is in the comments section.

As of this post, the exact schedule of events is pending.

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Over the years, β€œT-fob” has raised and donated over $2 million to support local literacy programs. It has also grown into one of the largest book festivals in the United States.

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MICHAEL PERRY RETURNS TO THE TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

Mike is a presenting author at this year’s Tucson Festival of Books (Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15, 2026). As well as his usual entertaining presentation, he’ll be discussing his two latest books, Forty Acres Deep and Improbable Mentors.

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Episode #296: Toboggan Surfing and... ...respectfully remembering Jerry Apps.

Episode #296: New free-to-all episode of Voice Mail in which: 1) Otherwise very (very) athletic nephew meets his match on plastic sled, 2) Older writer shows the kids how it’s whoops and, 3) a remembrance of Jerry Apps. open.substack.com/pub/michaelp...

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Gotta keep up to speed on all apocalyptic possibilities. Congratulations to my friend @benjaminpercy.bsky.social on this newsprint novella, a story that literally unfolds. As the son of a paper mill worker, I approve.

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