Danny Gregory » A Kiss Before You Go

i just received the exquisite Korean edition of my book, A Kiss Before You Go. The same publisher who created the K version of Everyday Matters did another amazing job, hand lettering all the typ...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2015/04/25/a-kimchi-before-you-go/

What if you could know....… Continue reading The worst of times, the best of times. →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2015/03/18/the-worst-of-times-the-best-of-times/

Seth Apter, to whose book, The pulse of mixed media: secrets and passions of 100 artists revealed, I contributed to last year, has written a beautiful post about AKissB4UGo.

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/04/05/a-lovely-piece/

I was fortunate to get a lovely review on slate.com this week. I was also invited to illustrate all of the articles on their book review section this month. I haven’t done drawings for hire lik...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/03/02/my-debut-on-slate-com/

  A nice review from someone who doesn’t much like my handwriting.You can read it here.

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/02/28/a-new-review-in-the-long-island-pulse/

All about a chat on WGAU in Athens, GA… Continue reading A Chipper Chat on WGAU →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/02/18/a-chipper-chat-on-wgau/

Here are two lengthyish radio interviews I did recently. The first is with broadcasting legend Bob Edwards for his show on NPR and on XM Sirius satellite radio. In case you missed it, here’s a...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/02/14/two-interviews-i-like/

NPR is broadcasting my conversation with Robin Young on Here & Now today.  You can read about it and hear the interview here.

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/02/11/here-now-2/

Loobylu is holding a contest and giving away a free copy of my latest book. You gotta be in it  to win it.

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/02/06/a-free-kiss/

This afternoon, I’m taping an interview for HERE & NOW, on WBUR Radio, NPR, Boston. Here & Now is a national show, sandwiched between MORNING EDITION and ALL THINGS CONSIDERED in the morning ...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/02/05/here-now/

Today at 10 am EST I will be on LET’S TALK, WBOI/WBNI/WQSW Northeast Indiana Public Radio, talking to Deborah Godwin-Starks.  You can call in if you want to speak with me.

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/02/05/ask-me-a-question/

I did a fun interview with Andrea Scher recently. She’s an artist, photographer, jeweler, and creative coach who runs a wonderful blog which encourages people to be their own superheroes. Her q...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/31/up-in-the-air-its-a-bird-its-a-plane-no-its-just-me/

Another radio interview about A KIssB4UGo, this one in Central Wisconsin.… Continue reading A warm reception in WIsconsin →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/30/a-warm-receptiopn-in-wisconsin/

If you’d like to hear my conversation with Jeff Schechtman of KVON in Napa, California, you can hear it posted here.

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/29/my-interview-on-kvon/

I just finished recording two new radio interviews about A Kiss Before You Go.  One was with Jeff Schectman, the host of the Morning Show  on KVON in Napa, California. It aired today and I’l...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/28/good-mornings/

Wow! What an honor! I got to spend 45 minutes this morning talking with radio legend Bob Edwards about Patti and my new book. He’s an incredible interviewer and a true radio god.  They think o...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/25/bob/

I was just interviewed by Virginia Prescott on WORD OF MOUTH, New Hampshire Public Radio, NPR. It was nice long chat and you can hear it here.    

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/24/my-latest-chat-in-new-hampshire/

I’ll be chatting on Word of Mouth on NHPR on Thursday at 12:15.  If you’re in New Hampshire, you can hear me live on your radio. If you’re not, you can listen to the interview online when ...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/22/word-of-mouth/

I was just on the Morning Show with Dean and Don on KMA serving Southwest Iowa, Northwest Missouri and Southeast Nebraska. It was a lovely chat (you can hear it here) and they gave away a copy of...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/21/calling-caller-number-5/

My lifelong love of book beginning with my childhood stint as a librarian. For the Chronicle Books Blog.… Continue reading My Life in Volumes →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/12/my-life-in-volumes/

Steven Heller has written a beautiful and deep article about my book in one of my favorite magazines, the Atlantic.

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/10/5208/

A funny interview with me and some other stuff on The Morning News.

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/07/akissb4ugo-in-the-morning-news/

My favorite bookmaker (no, they won’t take bets on the Superbowl) Stillman & Birn has some nice words about my book on their Facebook page. They are the first to discuss my art work in depth an...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/07/artful-critique-by-stillman-birn/

Joy Corcoran has written a lovely and thoughtful review of my book. If you are on the fence about buying a copy, this might tip you into your local bookshop.

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2013/01/02/joy/

The Oprah bookclub has just published the list of her reccos for best memoirs. And a Kiss B4U Go is the cover pick! (alongside other amazing authors like RIchard Russo and Jeannette Winterson…...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/31/oprah/

Have a lovely holiday and, if you happen to find A KissB4UGo under your tree, do let me know what you think of it.  I’ll write again around New Year’s.

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/25/have-a-pink-christmas/

I sit in the Hong Kong airport, and, somewhat hesitantly, open the folder of my photos of Patti. In the past, I avoided looking at these pictures unless I was willing to lose it, even wanted to...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/23/in-the-hong-kong-airport/

Still alive, but somehow lessened.… Continue reading The hardened life. →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/21/the-hardened-life/

I just read a beautiful review of my new book by my pal and mentor, Roz Stendahl.  I hope you get a chance to read it because she describes her experience so beautifully.

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/20/roz/

Am I still married?… Continue reading Ring. →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/18/ring/

Death made sweet.… Continue reading Cookies. →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/16/cookies/

Here’s a note I wrote in my journal during the days I covered in my new book, A Kiss B4UGo, about wishing I could be a drunk so I could share in the kinship of  recovery. These words never mad...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/14/my-name-is-danny-and-im-not-an-alcoholic/

From the first summer alone:   Our vacation has been pleasant and relaxing — until the last 24 hours. Last night, while we were in the cinema, Jack’s headache  turned into a full-blown s...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/12/lost-boys/

The guilt that can accompany acceptance of loss. Is it okay to be okay?… Continue reading How to feel. →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/10/how-to-feel/

Many of the observations and realizations that came to me during the period covered by A Kiss Before You Go didn’t appear while I was sitting with my sketchbook open on my lap.  I had thoughts...

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/09/a-text-from-my-sister/

Further thoughts on curating a loved ones stuff.… Continue reading More apron strings. →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/07/further-thoughts-on-curating-a-loved-ones-stuff/

Fear of fire engines.… Continue reading Death doesn’t take a holiday →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/05/death-doesnt-take-a-holiday/

Can you help me share my book with the world?… Continue reading Whoomp, there it is! →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/04/whoomp-there-it-is/

That vacation that wasn't.… Continue reading Arrivederci →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/12/02/arrivederci/

Morgan was there for me through the darkest of times.… Continue reading Morgan →

https://dannygregorysblog.com/2012/11/30/morgan/