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NICK BELARDES is the author of Random Obsessions (2009) a book of oddities where you will learn that Mothman might be your big brother, Napoleon had stomach aches, and Thomas Jefferson's grandson was an ax murderer. In 2005 he released the dark novel Lords Part One a fictional account of the mysterious "Lords of Bakersfield." A writer, poet and author, Belardes turned TV/online journalist overnight after blogging his way to success on Bakersfield issues. His articles and essays have appeared on the homepage of CNN.com and other news sites across America. Lately, he has started to write less journalism in order to focus more on writing books and performing activist poetry that might wake up some of the lethargic brains of California's Great Central Valley. He lives in Bakersfield, which is in the valley's southern end. You can find Nick on Facebook and Twitter.

 

User Name:thenovelist
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Central Valley Author Conjures Up Teen Astrology MysteryBOOK REVIEW: With 'Aries Rising' Posted March 08, 2010
It's a book. It's a blog tour. However you look at it, the "31 Days Of Aries Blog Tour" is making a pit... Read More >>
Random Writers Workshop at Russo's Books 3/17 Posted January 11, 2010
"Action!" you scream. You grab your laptop and make a break for the nearest coffeehouse. You gun your car... Read More >>
Bakersfield’s Literary Arts Scene 2010! Posted December 16, 2009
Bakersfield’s Literary Arts Scene 2010! What does the future hold for local writers in the upcoming year?... Read More >>

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Lakers In Bakersfield As Bako Jam Resurrect From Dead? Posted June 19, 2009
I don't know whether the Lakers are officially affiliating with the Bakersfield Jam, but it sure is seeming that way... Read More >>
Speaking on Writing/Getting Published on Saturday Posted April 10, 2009
I'll be speaking on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. in Fresno at the River Parkway Trust's "River Rock" event,... Read More >>
Weekly Report On Nothing: French Fries Edition Posted January 06, 2009
Let me just start off my French-fry-eating new year by saying I grew up on a shitty southside Bakersfield street that... Read More >>

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Every town has a nickname. I used to hate "Bako." I complained about it a lot. And when Bakotopia came, I... Read More >>
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Dan Akroyd for Presidente! Read More >>
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BTW Jen, your princess leia sock monkey was seen by writers all over the world on TheNervousBreakdown.com ! Read More >>

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Only a couple. We met in a dinosaur-hide tent and learned how to spray ink on cave ceilings through a sort of piss... Read More >>
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Whoa! Wait a minute!  Schools were invented when you were a kid, N.L? Wow. teeeee heeee. Read More >>
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And you want straight answers from me? Lol.  All my links are on my profile. You can find out where I grew up... Read More >>

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Comment From: tinog

Thu Mar 18, 2010 15:31:59 PDT
i have been trying to write a short story
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Thu Jan 7, 2010 14:54:36 PST
Hey, Nick. This is Eulalio. I'm pleasantly surprised we were pals here on Bakotopia all this time.
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Thu Oct 22, 2009 20:10:56 PDT
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Tue Aug 25, 2009 22:15:13 PDT
Oh man, how could you have NOT know!? My twitter name, background...if you've seen my Myspace...on man, all so GAWTHIC!!
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