J Alex Morrissey – Is Revising
@jalexmorrissey.com
Writes novels + comics
Hosts Tradecraft Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tradecraft-podcast/id1645103726
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Hosts Tradecraft Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tradecraft-podcast/id1645103726
👇All other links👇
jalexmorrissey.com/links
THE UNCOOL
Cameron Crowe
The convergence of music and sentiment gets me every time. From Rolling Stone interviews, to the ‘80s teenage condition, to exploring love, life, and death in his later works—it’s all here in his autobiographic love-letter to his family—genetic or otherwise.
#bookshelf26
Cameron Crowe
The convergence of music and sentiment gets me every time. From Rolling Stone interviews, to the ‘80s teenage condition, to exploring love, life, and death in his later works—it’s all here in his autobiographic love-letter to his family—genetic or otherwise.
#bookshelf26
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
THE UNCOOL
Cameron Crowe
The convergence of music and sentiment gets me every time. From Rolling Stone interviews, to the ‘80s teenage condition, to exploring love, life, and death in his later works—it’s all here in his autobiographic love-letter to his family—genetic or otherwise.
#bookshelf26
Cameron Crowe
The convergence of music and sentiment gets me every time. From Rolling Stone interviews, to the ‘80s teenage condition, to exploring love, life, and death in his later works—it’s all here in his autobiographic love-letter to his family—genetic or otherwise.
#bookshelf26
January 20, 2026 at 11:22 PM
ERIC
Terry Pratchett
Structurally different than the previous novels in the series. Told in short chapters that hop from character to character. This novella-length is rollicking romp through time and the underworld of the Discworld. Always fun when Pratchett plays with things.
#bookshelf26
Terry Pratchett
Structurally different than the previous novels in the series. Told in short chapters that hop from character to character. This novella-length is rollicking romp through time and the underworld of the Discworld. Always fun when Pratchett plays with things.
#bookshelf26
January 19, 2026 at 5:05 PM
ERIC
Terry Pratchett
Structurally different than the previous novels in the series. Told in short chapters that hop from character to character. This novella-length is rollicking romp through time and the underworld of the Discworld. Always fun when Pratchett plays with things.
#bookshelf26
Terry Pratchett
Structurally different than the previous novels in the series. Told in short chapters that hop from character to character. This novella-length is rollicking romp through time and the underworld of the Discworld. Always fun when Pratchett plays with things.
#bookshelf26
It's that time of the year when I send invites out to guests!
One of my—and many other's—dream guest's is the amazing Paul Smith.
If you have an avenue to Paul, or can provide an introduction, please shoot me a DM here or email me at [email protected].
Please share this to make this happen.
One of my—and many other's—dream guest's is the amazing Paul Smith.
If you have an avenue to Paul, or can provide an introduction, please shoot me a DM here or email me at [email protected].
Please share this to make this happen.
January 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
It's that time of the year when I send invites out to guests!
One of my—and many other's—dream guest's is the amazing Paul Smith.
If you have an avenue to Paul, or can provide an introduction, please shoot me a DM here or email me at [email protected].
Please share this to make this happen.
One of my—and many other's—dream guest's is the amazing Paul Smith.
If you have an avenue to Paul, or can provide an introduction, please shoot me a DM here or email me at [email protected].
Please share this to make this happen.
Just received an address confirmation email from Kickstarter for @aronwiesenfeld.bsky.social's Playtime a 120 page hardcover book of his Post-It Note Drawings!
As usual, I totally forgot about this, and can't wait to take these in.
As usual, I totally forgot about this, and can't wait to take these in.
January 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Just received an address confirmation email from Kickstarter for @aronwiesenfeld.bsky.social's Playtime a 120 page hardcover book of his Post-It Note Drawings!
As usual, I totally forgot about this, and can't wait to take these in.
As usual, I totally forgot about this, and can't wait to take these in.
I mentioned my love of Magnum PI earlier, but I've finally dipped into McCartney 3, 2, 1, and this taps into the root of my first rock music roots that make my life better every time I listen. Rubin may be a bit out there but he was the perfect guy to do this. Pure magic.
January 15, 2026 at 10:36 PM
I mentioned my love of Magnum PI earlier, but I've finally dipped into McCartney 3, 2, 1, and this taps into the root of my first rock music roots that make my life better every time I listen. Rubin may be a bit out there but he was the perfect guy to do this. Pure magic.
I’m a fanatic for Magnum PI (original recipe), which makes Quigley Down Under a personal favorite in the Western genre. One stand-out element is the period costuming, it lends a ‘50 Panavison feel to a modern film.
January 15, 2026 at 2:24 PM
I’m a fanatic for Magnum PI (original recipe), which makes Quigley Down Under a personal favorite in the Western genre. One stand-out element is the period costuming, it lends a ‘50 Panavison feel to a modern film.
“Show me a comic you loved when you were 13, that’s all I need to know about you” - Brad Meltzer
January 11, 2026 at 6:26 PM
“Show me a comic you loved when you were 13, that’s all I need to know about you” - Brad Meltzer
Going into 2026 like…
January 1, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Going into 2026 like…
LEGENDS OF THE FALL
Jim Harrison
Three, three-chapter—plus epilogue—novellas in one collection. An interesting overlap of themes and subjects connect and weave through all three stores of bare bone, omniscient third-person prose. Similar to, yet different than Cormac McCarthy.
#bookshelf25
Jim Harrison
Three, three-chapter—plus epilogue—novellas in one collection. An interesting overlap of themes and subjects connect and weave through all three stores of bare bone, omniscient third-person prose. Similar to, yet different than Cormac McCarthy.
#bookshelf25
January 1, 2026 at 12:29 AM
LEGENDS OF THE FALL
Jim Harrison
Three, three-chapter—plus epilogue—novellas in one collection. An interesting overlap of themes and subjects connect and weave through all three stores of bare bone, omniscient third-person prose. Similar to, yet different than Cormac McCarthy.
#bookshelf25
Jim Harrison
Three, three-chapter—plus epilogue—novellas in one collection. An interesting overlap of themes and subjects connect and weave through all three stores of bare bone, omniscient third-person prose. Similar to, yet different than Cormac McCarthy.
#bookshelf25
THE LOOKING GLASS WAR
John le Carré
This feels like the clear moment when le Carré first tipped his hand to the readers. Even those of the “good guy” side are wee, self-serving, pawns for forces deeper within the security departments playing global chess.
#bookshelf25
John le Carré
This feels like the clear moment when le Carré first tipped his hand to the readers. Even those of the “good guy” side are wee, self-serving, pawns for forces deeper within the security departments playing global chess.
#bookshelf25
December 31, 2025 at 11:47 PM
THE LOOKING GLASS WAR
John le Carré
This feels like the clear moment when le Carré first tipped his hand to the readers. Even those of the “good guy” side are wee, self-serving, pawns for forces deeper within the security departments playing global chess.
#bookshelf25
John le Carré
This feels like the clear moment when le Carré first tipped his hand to the readers. Even those of the “good guy” side are wee, self-serving, pawns for forces deeper within the security departments playing global chess.
#bookshelf25
THE BLACKTONGUE THIEF
Christopher Buehlman
My reading greatest joy is finding a voice that stands out and demands I continue. On page one, Buehlman hooked me, and it’s hard to put this story aside. I only wish there were a dozen more of his lively and clever books to work through.
#bookshelf25
Christopher Buehlman
My reading greatest joy is finding a voice that stands out and demands I continue. On page one, Buehlman hooked me, and it’s hard to put this story aside. I only wish there were a dozen more of his lively and clever books to work through.
#bookshelf25
December 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
THE BLACKTONGUE THIEF
Christopher Buehlman
My reading greatest joy is finding a voice that stands out and demands I continue. On page one, Buehlman hooked me, and it’s hard to put this story aside. I only wish there were a dozen more of his lively and clever books to work through.
#bookshelf25
Christopher Buehlman
My reading greatest joy is finding a voice that stands out and demands I continue. On page one, Buehlman hooked me, and it’s hard to put this story aside. I only wish there were a dozen more of his lively and clever books to work through.
#bookshelf25
METAMORPHOSES
Ovid
Another research book, that sheds a light deep into the mythologic and historical stories that sparked so many of my youthful dreams. So worth reading these magical tales. Here’s hoping I do some justice to the source.
#bookshelf25
Ovid
Another research book, that sheds a light deep into the mythologic and historical stories that sparked so many of my youthful dreams. So worth reading these magical tales. Here’s hoping I do some justice to the source.
#bookshelf25
December 31, 2025 at 2:32 AM
METAMORPHOSES
Ovid
Another research book, that sheds a light deep into the mythologic and historical stories that sparked so many of my youthful dreams. So worth reading these magical tales. Here’s hoping I do some justice to the source.
#bookshelf25
Ovid
Another research book, that sheds a light deep into the mythologic and historical stories that sparked so many of my youthful dreams. So worth reading these magical tales. Here’s hoping I do some justice to the source.
#bookshelf25
THE STONE SKY
NK Jemisin
A magical ending to this titanic literary trilogy. Jemisin challenges the genre with her ambitious prose on every page, each worthy of the countless accolades this series earned.
#bookshelf25
NK Jemisin
A magical ending to this titanic literary trilogy. Jemisin challenges the genre with her ambitious prose on every page, each worthy of the countless accolades this series earned.
#bookshelf25
December 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM
THE STONE SKY
NK Jemisin
A magical ending to this titanic literary trilogy. Jemisin challenges the genre with her ambitious prose on every page, each worthy of the countless accolades this series earned.
#bookshelf25
NK Jemisin
A magical ending to this titanic literary trilogy. Jemisin challenges the genre with her ambitious prose on every page, each worthy of the countless accolades this series earned.
#bookshelf25
PRECIOUS RUBBISH
Kayla E
A tour de force graphic novel that pushes the medium envelope with brilliant design. Past the polished presentation, a series of brutal and gut-wenching autobiographical stories await. Hard to imaging a better way to serve this.
#bookshelf25
Kayla E
A tour de force graphic novel that pushes the medium envelope with brilliant design. Past the polished presentation, a series of brutal and gut-wenching autobiographical stories await. Hard to imaging a better way to serve this.
#bookshelf25
December 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
PRECIOUS RUBBISH
Kayla E
A tour de force graphic novel that pushes the medium envelope with brilliant design. Past the polished presentation, a series of brutal and gut-wenching autobiographical stories await. Hard to imaging a better way to serve this.
#bookshelf25
Kayla E
A tour de force graphic novel that pushes the medium envelope with brilliant design. Past the polished presentation, a series of brutal and gut-wenching autobiographical stories await. Hard to imaging a better way to serve this.
#bookshelf25
CHICAGO
David Mamet
A less-than driving Mamet tale that wallows in sadness and empty bottles for one protagonist, while an almost-protagonist other serves as function nursemaid. Maybe I’ll watch Glengary Glen Ross, or Spartan, or read one of his plays next.
#bookshelf25
David Mamet
A less-than driving Mamet tale that wallows in sadness and empty bottles for one protagonist, while an almost-protagonist other serves as function nursemaid. Maybe I’ll watch Glengary Glen Ross, or Spartan, or read one of his plays next.
#bookshelf25
December 30, 2025 at 3:03 AM
CHICAGO
David Mamet
A less-than driving Mamet tale that wallows in sadness and empty bottles for one protagonist, while an almost-protagonist other serves as function nursemaid. Maybe I’ll watch Glengary Glen Ross, or Spartan, or read one of his plays next.
#bookshelf25
David Mamet
A less-than driving Mamet tale that wallows in sadness and empty bottles for one protagonist, while an almost-protagonist other serves as function nursemaid. Maybe I’ll watch Glengary Glen Ross, or Spartan, or read one of his plays next.
#bookshelf25
SNOW CRASH
Neal Stephenson
A book that entered my zeitgeist when it came out, but never made it to the TBR pile. It’s clear to see why this landed hard with a certain group of readers, and had—for better or worse—a lasting impression. Not my cup of tea
#bookshelf25
Neal Stephenson
A book that entered my zeitgeist when it came out, but never made it to the TBR pile. It’s clear to see why this landed hard with a certain group of readers, and had—for better or worse—a lasting impression. Not my cup of tea
#bookshelf25
December 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
SNOW CRASH
Neal Stephenson
A book that entered my zeitgeist when it came out, but never made it to the TBR pile. It’s clear to see why this landed hard with a certain group of readers, and had—for better or worse—a lasting impression. Not my cup of tea
#bookshelf25
Neal Stephenson
A book that entered my zeitgeist when it came out, but never made it to the TBR pile. It’s clear to see why this landed hard with a certain group of readers, and had—for better or worse—a lasting impression. Not my cup of tea
#bookshelf25
IMPOSSIBLE JONES VOL 2
Karl Kesel & David Hahn
A fantastic, and beautifully packaged, hardcover collection of Kesel and Hahn’s ongoing lighthearted crime adventure comic. Perfect for fans of Batman the Animated Series who don’t take things so seriously. Great comics.
#bookshelf25
Karl Kesel & David Hahn
A fantastic, and beautifully packaged, hardcover collection of Kesel and Hahn’s ongoing lighthearted crime adventure comic. Perfect for fans of Batman the Animated Series who don’t take things so seriously. Great comics.
#bookshelf25
December 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
IMPOSSIBLE JONES VOL 2
Karl Kesel & David Hahn
A fantastic, and beautifully packaged, hardcover collection of Kesel and Hahn’s ongoing lighthearted crime adventure comic. Perfect for fans of Batman the Animated Series who don’t take things so seriously. Great comics.
#bookshelf25
Karl Kesel & David Hahn
A fantastic, and beautifully packaged, hardcover collection of Kesel and Hahn’s ongoing lighthearted crime adventure comic. Perfect for fans of Batman the Animated Series who don’t take things so seriously. Great comics.
#bookshelf25
AMERICAN PASTORAL
Phillip Roth
My first dive into Roth’s literary canon. Blown away by the ironclad prose, confused by abandoned protagonists, and shifting POVs, but much to consider within the text.
#bookshelf25
Phillip Roth
My first dive into Roth’s literary canon. Blown away by the ironclad prose, confused by abandoned protagonists, and shifting POVs, but much to consider within the text.
#bookshelf25
December 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
AMERICAN PASTORAL
Phillip Roth
My first dive into Roth’s literary canon. Blown away by the ironclad prose, confused by abandoned protagonists, and shifting POVs, but much to consider within the text.
#bookshelf25
Phillip Roth
My first dive into Roth’s literary canon. Blown away by the ironclad prose, confused by abandoned protagonists, and shifting POVs, but much to consider within the text.
#bookshelf25
THE RISE AND FALL OF ATHENS
Plutarch
One luxury of novel research is chasing down themes and ideas. When that action connects, or in this case reconnects with the first fantastic tales of my childhood, I know I’m a lucky person. Do yourself a favor and find a copy—so worth it.
#bookshelf25
Plutarch
One luxury of novel research is chasing down themes and ideas. When that action connects, or in this case reconnects with the first fantastic tales of my childhood, I know I’m a lucky person. Do yourself a favor and find a copy—so worth it.
#bookshelf25
December 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
THE RISE AND FALL OF ATHENS
Plutarch
One luxury of novel research is chasing down themes and ideas. When that action connects, or in this case reconnects with the first fantastic tales of my childhood, I know I’m a lucky person. Do yourself a favor and find a copy—so worth it.
#bookshelf25
Plutarch
One luxury of novel research is chasing down themes and ideas. When that action connects, or in this case reconnects with the first fantastic tales of my childhood, I know I’m a lucky person. Do yourself a favor and find a copy—so worth it.
#bookshelf25
DC STYLE GUIDE
José Luis García-López
A re-printing of the legendary brand guidelines for DC Comics by the equally legendary artist, José Luis García-López. This document stands as the gold standard for fans and artists—not mutually exclusive. A nostalgic must-have.
#bookshelf25
José Luis García-López
A re-printing of the legendary brand guidelines for DC Comics by the equally legendary artist, José Luis García-López. This document stands as the gold standard for fans and artists—not mutually exclusive. A nostalgic must-have.
#bookshelf25
December 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
DC STYLE GUIDE
José Luis García-López
A re-printing of the legendary brand guidelines for DC Comics by the equally legendary artist, José Luis García-López. This document stands as the gold standard for fans and artists—not mutually exclusive. A nostalgic must-have.
#bookshelf25
José Luis García-López
A re-printing of the legendary brand guidelines for DC Comics by the equally legendary artist, José Luis García-López. This document stands as the gold standard for fans and artists—not mutually exclusive. A nostalgic must-have.
#bookshelf25
DJIBOUTI
Elmore Leonard
A documentarian searching for her next award-winning subject enters the dangerous waters of the commerce and pirate-laden Horn of African nation and finds far more than just a story. Not the most stylish of Leonard’s books, but possibly the most dangerous.
#bookshelf25
Elmore Leonard
A documentarian searching for her next award-winning subject enters the dangerous waters of the commerce and pirate-laden Horn of African nation and finds far more than just a story. Not the most stylish of Leonard’s books, but possibly the most dangerous.
#bookshelf25
December 28, 2025 at 2:27 AM
DJIBOUTI
Elmore Leonard
A documentarian searching for her next award-winning subject enters the dangerous waters of the commerce and pirate-laden Horn of African nation and finds far more than just a story. Not the most stylish of Leonard’s books, but possibly the most dangerous.
#bookshelf25
Elmore Leonard
A documentarian searching for her next award-winning subject enters the dangerous waters of the commerce and pirate-laden Horn of African nation and finds far more than just a story. Not the most stylish of Leonard’s books, but possibly the most dangerous.
#bookshelf25
SECRET IDENTITY
Alex Seguera
I love reading books written by people I know. This is my second of Alex’s books, and it plays to all his storytelling strengths. It’s a twisty and unexpected murder mystery set in the NYC comic book industry of the early ‘70s.
#bookshelf25
Alex Seguera
I love reading books written by people I know. This is my second of Alex’s books, and it plays to all his storytelling strengths. It’s a twisty and unexpected murder mystery set in the NYC comic book industry of the early ‘70s.
#bookshelf25
December 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
SECRET IDENTITY
Alex Seguera
I love reading books written by people I know. This is my second of Alex’s books, and it plays to all his storytelling strengths. It’s a twisty and unexpected murder mystery set in the NYC comic book industry of the early ‘70s.
#bookshelf25
Alex Seguera
I love reading books written by people I know. This is my second of Alex’s books, and it plays to all his storytelling strengths. It’s a twisty and unexpected murder mystery set in the NYC comic book industry of the early ‘70s.
#bookshelf25
THE DEATH OF COPRA
Michel Fiffe
The last love letter to the comics & stories that sparked Fiffe's soul to create his own works. These highly interpersonal and narratively improvisational superhero tales play WITH tropes as much as challenging them in Fiffe’s inimitable writing & art. #bookshelf25
Michel Fiffe
The last love letter to the comics & stories that sparked Fiffe's soul to create his own works. These highly interpersonal and narratively improvisational superhero tales play WITH tropes as much as challenging them in Fiffe’s inimitable writing & art. #bookshelf25
December 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
THE DEATH OF COPRA
Michel Fiffe
The last love letter to the comics & stories that sparked Fiffe's soul to create his own works. These highly interpersonal and narratively improvisational superhero tales play WITH tropes as much as challenging them in Fiffe’s inimitable writing & art. #bookshelf25
Michel Fiffe
The last love letter to the comics & stories that sparked Fiffe's soul to create his own works. These highly interpersonal and narratively improvisational superhero tales play WITH tropes as much as challenging them in Fiffe’s inimitable writing & art. #bookshelf25