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Somewhat Clever by Slade

Writer Arthur Slade's somewhat witty observations about life, writing and creativity. A mix of happy snarkiness, fantastical storytelling, views into the world of traditional and self publishing and a modicum of silly fun. Or two modicums of fun.

By Arthur Slade

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Dude, no one has ever asked to use our lyrics!

How I got the heavy metal song lyrics into my book!

Jun 15Arthur Slade


Don't Look At The Mullet!

I show you the mullet that inspired Metaloria...

Jun 6Arthur Slade


Don't Worry! She Only Eats Murderers...

Amber Fang is out on Audible today...

Mar 10Arthur Slade


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Controversy! Clicks! Apologies!

Oct 4, 2024Arthur Slade


Books Can Change A Country!

Mar 7, 2025Arthur Slade


My Hobbit Hole/Author Cave

Oct 9, 2025Arthur Slade


😉Don't Say Merry Christmas!😉

Dec 20, 2024Arthur Slade


I'm Alive!

May 7, 2025Arthur Slade


Broke, everything is...

Nov 15, 2023Arthur Slade


Latest Discussions

The Pudding Is On Fire

Oh, and an announcement about my latest novel...

Jan 17Arthur Slade


Raining Kindness

Did anyone notice it's a new year?

Jan 2Arthur Slade


Don't Look!

Is that a clickbait title? Or am I referencing the 1978 Album DON'T LOOK BACK by Boston?

Jul 22, 2025Arthur Slade


I'm Alive!

Really, it's true!

May 7, 2025Arthur Slade


Books Can Change A Country!

Really, it's true!

Mar 7, 2025Arthur Slade


#1 Bestseller in...

Snarkiness? Mullet Fiction? Viking stuff?

Jan 21, 2025Arthur Slade


Somewhat Clever by Slade