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Why I Self-Publish

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Callen Harty

The likelihood of a self-published book becoming a runaway best seller is slim. There are about four million books published every year and three-quarters or more are self-published. A handful of the releases become big sellers, and very few of … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Monuments

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Callen Harty

Today is the traditional Columbus Day holiday, which in many places is now being celebrated as Indigenous People’s Day or Native American Day, among other names. For years, Christopher Columbus was celebrated as the person who “discovered” America. The reality … Continue reading →

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The Gentrification of Protest

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Callen Harty

Madison, Wisconsin has had six consecutive days and nights of protests since George Floyd’s murder became the latest episode of a black man killed by police. The last several nights have been relatively peaceful. The first several nights saw windows … Continue reading →

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Picture Perfect

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Callen Harty

Over the course of several days I recently had the following e-mail exchange with a woman representing a fairly new company here in Wisconsin in reference to the photo above. I’ve removed some of the identifying details. Her: “We’d love … Continue reading →

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Heroes

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Callen Harty

On Friday I was invited to speak at a performance of Are We Delicious?/Musical Heroes. The company had invited audience members to nominate “local heroes” and then invited four to speak between pieces at the event. This is what … Continue reading →

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After Creation

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Callen Harty

Writing, or any kind of creative action, can be hell sometimes, and it can even be worse after the creative act is completed and out into the world. Sometimes people think of writers, actors, or other artists as living glamorous lives. … Continue reading →

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On Finding an Agent

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Callen Harty

Writing a book may prove to be much easier than getting one published. Part of the reason for this is that with a book a man might create a deep philosophical treatise or aim to create a great piece of art, yet still remain … Continue reading →

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The Power of Song

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Callen Harty

In honor of the third anniversary of the Solidarity Sing Along. There is power in a song. Music can change the world. Art in its myriad forms can change the world. It can threaten the status quo and instill fear … Continue reading →

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Path to the Future

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Callen Harty

On Thursday a conference was held in Madison called Paths to Healing: Conference on Child Sex Abuse Survival. It focused on male survivors of childhood sex abuse as an underserved population. It came about after I received an e-mail from … Continue reading →

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Summer of Peace

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Callen Harty

Milwaukee’s Summer of Peace celebrated its tenth anniversary yesterday. Founded by Tanya Cromartie and Fidel Verdin it is geared toward the idea of ending urban violence and promoting peace in the lives of Milwaukee youths. Starting with a parade filled … Continue reading →

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Filthy Director

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Callen Harty

On Sunday night I had the privilege of a seat at Madison, Wisconsin’s Broom Street Theater with a couple dozen other theater members and associates to watch a pre-screening of Filthy Theater: A Film About Joel Gersmann, a documentary about the theater’s iconic … Continue reading →

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