John Lucas
I work with words.
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On May 2 of this year, I started a new job as the in-house copywriter at PressReader. This is my first real marketing position, after years in journalism and a stint in public relations. so that’s pretty exciting. What is PressReader, you ask? You’ll find a more complete explanation here, but PressReader’s main product is…
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After a two-year hiatus from live performances (thanks to a certain global pandemic that shall remain unnamed), my band will be playing a show in the New Year. February 12 at the Princeton Pub in Vancouver, to be specific, along with Hotel Empress and Doom Cocoon. More details as I get them. Peep the poster…
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When I worked at the Georgia Straight, I wrote about music. A lot. It was one of my main beats. Since then, I have done very little writing about music, but thanks to the Vancouver Guardian, I recently had the chance to write a short article about local-band-made-good Mother Mother. Check it out. I have…
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Just a little instrumental track my son and I concocted for your festive listening. Bonus points to anyone who knows what the title references. Stars of Stone · Christmas Hobgoblins
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As many of you know, I am a musician. Well, sometimes. It’s not how I make my living, but it has been one of my main creative outlets for many years. My 12-year-old son, Wolfgang, is a huge music fan. He is fascinated by all aspects of music-making, from time signatures to production. He has…
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I just created a page on SoundCloud where I will posting tracks I have created at home by myself, some new and some old. These are all things that don’t generally fit into my current musical project, the Starling Effect. But, who knows, they might morph into Starling Effect songs somehow.
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I created a section of this site to highlight my unpublished middle-grade fantasy novel. Please take a look and pass the link around freely. I haven’t had any luck at all getting agents to read this thing I spent three years writing, and I could use a little help.
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Over on Straight.com I have been recommending music-related movies to stream at home in this time when live music isn’t happening. Click here for Part 1.Click here for Part 2.
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Have I interviewed you? Did you enjoy the experience? Would you like to endorse my skills with a short testimonial? I’m in the early planning stages of a new project. Stay tuned for details…
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Want to hire me? Check out my ad on Craigslist.
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