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About Durepos Literary

Half Blind Faith


The Boys of Summer
This summer, as C19 haunts a notably hazy July, I have three novels I want to recommend that seem perfect for this particular summer.
Jul 11, 2020


The Secret of Life: Be Helpful.
Reflecting during quarantine on the things that matter most: each other.
Apr 7, 2020


Words to the Wise
There is no empirical “right” or “correct” in publishing. There are good practices, but you have to learn through *doing*.
Feb 25, 2020


You Really Need to Read This
It 1975 and I was young and at a crossroads. Should I become a Catholic priest or the next Ernest Hemingway? A book helped me find my way.
Jan 21, 2020


The Mystery of Reading
The Mystery of Joe Durepos Somedays, I think I owe everything good in my life to Frank and Joe Hardy. I was born with a congenital eye...
Nov 29, 2019


My Half Blind Faith
Take a look at the new blog from Joe Durepos. Oh great, another new blog. I know, I know - "Like I have time for another thing to keep up...
Nov 24, 2019


A Good Story
My dad read to me a lot when I was young. He said that if you can find your way into a story, you can often find your way out.
Nov 24, 2019
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