Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Joseph Sutton Writer ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://joesutt.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Life and Death of Abraham Massry and Other Stories](https://joesutt.com/books/abraham-massry/) - A collection of 11 short stories that deal with author Joseph Sutton's Syrian Jewish background. - [MY WRITING YEAR: Making Sense of Being a Writer](https://joesutt.com/books/my-writing-year/) - A description of My Writing Year by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton, along with excerpts from the book. - [JOURNAL 2021: Insurrection, Trump, COVID](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2021-insurrection-trump-covid/) - Description San Francisco author Joseph Sutton digs deep as to why so many Americans refused to believe that Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 election. It's just one of many subjects Sutton deals with in this yearly journal. Other subjects include COVID, vaccinations, his three favorite Bay Area sports teams, his life as - [JOURNAL 1993](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-1993/) - Journal 1993 is the ninth in a series of yearly journals by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton. This journal shows the ups and downs Sutton experienced as a dedicated but unpublished writer. It covers the relationship that he, a former college football player, had with his baseball-loving 12-year-old son. Also included are two important # - [THE BAR OF SOAP: 31 City Stories](https://joesutt.com/books/the-bar-of-soap-31-city-stories/) - This collection of city stories covers a wide range of subjects—from homelessness, sex, and sports to school and animal stories. - [THIS WRITING LIFE: A Writer Writes On!](https://joesutt.com/books/this-writing-life-a-writer-writes-on/) - This is the third of Joseph Sutton’s books on writing. It's not your run-of-the-mill writing book. It’s different because Sutton, a writer of almost 50 years, is a staunch cheerleader for beginning and unknown writers. He believes that any writer who takes his profession seriously is equal to any writer who has ever lived. The reason: - [San Francisco Author Writes Novel "A Class of Leaders"](https://joesutt.com/postings/san-francisco-author-writes-novel-a-class-of-leaders/) - Jonathan Farrell of the Sunset Beacon interviewing San Francisco author Joseph Sutton about his book "A Class of Leaders." - [Trump Times](https://joesutt.com/books/trump-times/) - “Anti-intellectualism gives rise to the most extreme, the most morally deplorable, form of sloth. It is to be found in persons for whom the ultimate objectives in life are the maximization of pleasure, money, fame, or power...” —Mortimer J. Adler, teacher and philosopher "America, it is time to awaken. The head of our government is - ["...and still can't believe it."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/and-still-cant-believe-it/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's *Trump Times* by Charles Lewman, teacher and philosopher - ["...it will help 'artists' of any medium."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/it-will-help-artists-of-any-medium-3/) - Review of Joseph Sutton\'s book My Writing Year, about the writing process - ["...a lot to say about writing..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/a-lot-to-say-about-writing/) - A review of Joseph Sutton\'s book, My Writing Year, by David Perstein, author of Slick! - ["...perfect for every aspiring writer out there."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/perfect-for-every-aspiring-writer-out-there-2/) - A review by radio talk show host John Rothmann of Joseph Sutton\'s "My Writing Year," a book that will motivate both professional and aspiring writers. - ["...writers are the luckiest people in the world."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/writers-are-the-luckiest-people-in-the-world/) - A review of Joseph Sutton\'s "My Writing Year," a book that will invigorate both aspiring writers and professional writers. - ["...celebration of being a father and a son."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/celebration-of-being-a-father-and-a-son/) - Radio talk show host John Rothmann describes San Francisco author Joseph Sutton\'s book "San Francisco Giants: A Fan\'s Journal 2010, 2012, 2014." - ["...chronicles three championship seasons."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/a-terrific-chronicle-of-the-2010-giants-season/) - KNBR-AM radio sports show host Marty Lurie praises San Francisco writer Joseph Sutton\'s "San Francisco Giants: A Fan\'s Journal 2010, 2012, 2014." - ["Joseph Sutton has created a rare story..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/san-francisco-the-giants-the-love-of-fathers-and-sons/) - Amazon reviewer George Samsa praises San Francisco writer Joseph Sutton\'s "San Francisco Giants: A Fan\'s Journal 2010, 2012, 2014." - ["...truly remarkable."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/truly-remarkable-a-gem/) - Psychologist Richard Vogel explains how touching Joseph Sutton\'s "San Francisco Giants: A Fan\'s Journal" is to him as a father of a Little Leaguer. - ["What a great idea..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/what-a-great-idea/) - A review of San Francisco author Joseph Sutton\'s "San Francisco Giants: A Fan\'s Journal 2010, 2012, 2014" by Bernie Schneider - ["...A Class of Leaders is amusing, heart-warming and instructive."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/amusing-heart-warming-and-instructive/) - A former teacher, Judith Levy-Sender, describes Joseph Sutton's novel A Class of Leaders. - ["A Class of Leaders...moves briskly and has a moral..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/a-class-of-leaders-moves-briskly-and-has-a-moral/) - Review of Joseph Sutton's A Class of Leaders by Gary Turchin, author of The Silly-Verse Universe and If I Were You - ["The students' voices...are exceptional."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/i-thoroughly-enjoyed-joe-suttons-a-class-of-leaders/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's novel A Class of Leaders by Gerald Rosen, author of The Carmen Miranda Memorial Flagpole and Cold Eye, Warm Heart - ["I was intrigued with the whole concept of the democratic classroom..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/i-was-intrigued-with-the-whole-concept-of-the-democratic-classroom/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's novel A Class of Leaders by Bernie Schneider, writer/educator. - ["...a captivating read..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/fascinating-insights-and-interesting-subplots/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's novel A Class of Leaders by artist Ray Balbes. - ["I was almost in tears..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/i-was-almost-in-tears/) - Review of Joseph Sutton's A Class of Leaders - ["...an innovative approach to teaching..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/great-book-great-read/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's novel A Class of Leaders a teacher in an all black high school lets his students teach. - ["...I could identify with so much."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/i-could-identify-with-so-much/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's book Write Now! by Abby Caplin, holistic doctor - ["...the trials, tribulations and downright humiliations of being a writer."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/joseph-suttonchronicles-the-trials-tribulations-and-downright-humiliations-of-being-a-writer/) - A review of writer Joseph Sutton's book, Write Now!, by Amazon book reviewer Susan McGregor - ["You become part of the process."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/you-become-part-of-the-process/) - A review of author Joseph Sutton's book Write Now! by Delia Moon, film producer, publisher and writer - ["Joseph Sutton lets us into his writer's world..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/joseph-sutton-lets-us-into-his-writers-world/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's book Write Now! by poet Gary Turchin - ["If you're a writer or want to be a writer..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/review-of-write-now-jan-28-2008-2/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's book Write Now! by Donald S. Ellis, publisher - ["...truly inspiring!"](https://joesutt.com/reviews/truly-inspiring/) - Review of Joseph Sutton's novel Morning Pages by artist Ray Balbes - ["Joseph Sutton is the master of the personal essay."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/joe-is-the-master-of-the-personal-essay/) - A review of Joseph Sutton novel, Morning Pages, by Jay Yamada, Amazon reviewer - ["Joseph Sutton...writes in the grand storyteller tradition of Jean Shepherd and William Saroyan..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/joseph-sutton-god-bless-him-remembers-things-the-way-he-wants-to-remember-them/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's novel Morning Pages by Barry Gifford - ["...fresh voice with its quirky wisdom..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/fresh-voice-with-its-quirky-wisdom-and-poetic-imagery/) - Review of Joseph Sutton\'s novel Highway Sailor by Delia Moon, publisher of Petaluma River Press - ["...highly recommend..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/highly-recommend/) - Therapist Jeannette Barry\'s review of Joseph Sutton\'s novel "A Class of Leaders.". - ["Without a doubt..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/without-a-doubt/) - A review of Joseph Sutton\'s novel Highway Sailor. - ["Sutton's hero empowers his students in a revolutionary way..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/suttons-hero-empowers-his-students-in-a-revolutionary-way/) - A review of Joseph Sutton\'s novel A Class of Leaders by teacher Rena Blumberg. - ["Let's not forget how important a nurturing father can be..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/lets-not-forget-how-important-a-nurturing-father-can-be/) - A review by Joan Sutton, Greek classicist, of San Francisco author Joseph Sutton\'s Father and Son: Thirty Years of Growing Up Together. - ["...very helpful to all fathers and sons..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/very-helpful-to-all-fathers-and-sons/) - Author Ramon Sender Barayon reviews Joseph Sutton\'s Father and Son: Thirty Years of Growing Up Together. - ["...forthright account of the ups-and-downs in a father/son relationship..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/what-a-readable-book-joseph-sutton-has-written/) - A review by poet Judy Levy-Sender of San Francisco author Joseph Sutton\'s book Father and Son: Thirty Years of Growing Up Together. - ["This book is about so much more than baseball."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/this-book-is-about-so-much-more-than-just-baseball/) - A review of Joseph Sutton\'s book "San Francisco Giants: A Fan\'s Journal 2010, 2012, 2014" by Cyrus A. Webb of "Conversations Book Club." - ["...transcribed many of the wonderful quotations..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/transcribed-many-of-the-wonderful-quotations/) - A review of Joseph Sutton\'s Words of Wellness by Gordon Havens, aphorist - ["Baseball...a way of life."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/baseball-is-a-way-of-life/) - A review of San Francisco author Joseph Sutton\'s "San Francisco Giants: A Fan\'s Journal 2010, 2012, 2014" by Tasion Kwamilele of Post News Group. - ["...he lays his feelings out there..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/he-lays-his-feelings-out-there/) - A review of author Joseph Sutton's Father and Son memoir by author David Perlstein. - ["...a classic..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/a-classic/) - Review of Joseph Sutton's Father and Son by Bernie Schneider - ["I wish I had written it."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/i-wish-i-had-written-it/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's short story collection "The Life and Death of Abraham Massry and Other Stories" by Judy Levy-Sender, poet and artist. - ["...love letter to baseball."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/love-letter-to-baseball-2/) - Damon Bruce, radio talk show host, reviews Joseph Sutton's San Francisco Giants: A Fan's Journal 2010, 2012, 2014 - ["...baseball so important in people's lives..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/baseball-so-important-in-peoples-lives/) - A review by Gerald Nicosia of Joseph Sutton's San Francisco Giants: A Fan's Journal - ["This is the stuff of literature."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/this-is-the-stuff-of-literature/) - A reader responds to Joseph Sutton's "San Francisco Giants: A Fan's Journal." - ["Sutton's voice comes through on every page"](https://joesutt.com/reviews/2488/) - Review of Joseph Sutton's short story collection The Bar of Soap: 31 City Stories by satirical author David Perlstein - ["I liked Joseph Sutton's advice to people who want to be writers..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/2591/) - "I really enjoyed reading This Writing Life. I liked Joseph Sutton's advice to people who want to be writers that they actually have to sit down and write, and that they should get to it right now." —David Perlstein, author of The Flight of the Spumonis and The Boy Walker - ["..a gem of a book to anyone who dreams of becoming a writer, who is already a writer, or who enjoys reading."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/recommend-this-gem-of-a-book-to-anyone-who-dreams-of-becoming-a-writer/) - "I highly recommend This Writing Life, a gem of a book to anyone who dreams of becoming a writer, who is already a writer, or who enjoys reading. Along the way, Joseph Sutton describes his life as a writer, how he goes about his day, how he comes up with ideas, how he successfully overcame writers - ["I wished this book could go on and on."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/i-wished-this-book-could-go-on-and-on/) - "I wished this book could go on and on. Wonderful stories, snippets from a life." —Delia Moon, Kindle review - ["Joseph Sutton takes us on a geographical journey across the country, as well as a cultural journey..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/a-geographical-journey-across-the-country-as-well-as-on-a-cultural-journey/) - "The Life and Death of Abraham Massry and Other Stories is a well-written, engaging account of growing up in mid- to late-20th century U.S.A. Joseph Sutton takes us on a geographical journey across the country, as well as a cultural journey which touches the author's—and the readers'—emotions. It is a story about how a boy, born into - ["...the can-do attitude it embodies."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/the-can-do-attitude-it-embodies/) - "As a (not very prolific) writer, I enjoyed the simplicity of the advice in Joseph Sutton's This Writing Life and the can-do attitude it embodies. There are nuggets of wisdom here that are useful, timely and thoughtful." —Jillian Mosley - ["...told by a writer who has deep sympathy and understanding of the human condition."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/all-of-these-stories-are-told-by-a-writer-who-has-a-deep-understanding-of-and-sympathy-for-those-experiencing-the-human-situation/) - "The Bar of Soap is a collection of well-written, poignant stories covering the gamut of human emotions and situations. There are stories of homeless people, swindlers, athletes, and all sorts of 'ordinary' people. There is a story about a world ruled by animals, and even a story about the thoughts of a lemon. All of these stories - ["I love the honesty and authenticity of Joseph Sutton's voice."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/i-love-the-honesty-and-authenticity-of-joseph-suttons-voice/) - Review of Joseph Sutton's book Write Now! - [Signs of the Time](https://joesutt.com/postings/signs-of-the-time/) - Signs that were created for the March for Our Lives, San Francisco, March 24, 2018 - [THE IMMORTAL MOUTH AND OTHER STORIES](https://joesutt.com/books/the-immortal-mouth/) - A collection of short stories by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton about fathers and sons, the open road, relationships and growing up. - [WORDS OF WELLNESS: A Treasury of Quotations for Well-Being](https://joesutt.com/books/words-of-wellness-2/) - Highly enlightening, inspiring and humorous quotations on all aspects of health—be it mental, physical, spiritual or emotional health. - [FATHER AND SON: Thirty Years of Growing Up Together](https://joesutt.com/books/father-and-son-thirty-years-of-growing-up-together/) - A description of San Francisco author Joseph Sutton\'s "Father and Son: Thirty Years of Growing Up Together." A memoir of a thirty-year father-son relationship. - [HIGHWAY SAILOR: A Rollicking American Journey](https://joesutt.com/books/highway-sailor/) - A writer, to overcome two great losses in his life, hits the highways of America in search of himself and his country. - [WRITE NOW! On the Road to Getting Published or How I Learned to Sell My Book](https://joesutt.com/books/write-now/) - Write Now! is a powerful little book about writing, getting published and selling your book. It's about the urge to write, writing mentors, and writer's block. - [A CLASS OF LEADERS](https://joesutt.com/books/a-class-of-leaders/) - A high school history teacher in South Central Los Angeles relinquishes his authority and lets his students teach. - [IN THE TIME OF MY LIFE: Selected Writings](https://joesutt.com/books/in-the-time-of-my-life/) - This anthology is extracted from Joseph Sutton’s eight published books: three novels, three story collections, a memoir and a baseball book. - [The Students Could Teach Anything They Wanted](https://joesutt.com/postings/any-student-who-wanted-to-teach-could-teach/) - Joseph Sutton, author of the novel "A Class of Leaders," points out the differences between him and another teacher, both of whom have taught black students. - [Q&A with Joseph Sutton, Author of "The YEARS the Giants Won the Series"](https://joesutt.com/postings/qa-with-joseph-sutton-author-of-the-years-the-giants-won-the-series-2/) - Questions asked of San Francisco author Joseph Sutton about his book "The YEARS the Giants Won the Series" - [Radio Interview with Marty Lurie KNBR-AM](https://joesutt.com/postings/marty-lurie-interviewing-joseph-sutton/) - KNBR-AM radio host Marty Lurie interviewing San Francisco author Joseph Sutton about his book, "The YEARS the Giants Won the Series." - ["...the true calling of America..."](https://joesutt.com/postings/the-true-calling-of-america/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's story collection, The Life and Death of Abraham Massry and Other Stories, by Jonathan Farrell of Digital Journal. - [Three Book Covers, Three World Series Seasons](https://joesutt.com/postings/3-book-covers/) - The cover with Tim Lincecum on the left was about the 2010 World Series season. The cover with Pablo Sandoval in the middle was about the 2010 and 2012 World Series seasons. The cover with Madison Bumgarner on the right incorporates the text of all three World Series seasons. - [Joseph Sutton's Third SF Giants Book](https://joesutt.com/postings/joes-latest-book-about-sf-giants/) - An article about Joseph Sutton's third San Francisco Giants book - [SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: A Fan's Journal 2010, 2012. 2014](https://joesutt.com/books/san-francisco-giants-a-fans-journal-2010-2012-2014/) - Joseph Sutton combines all three San Francisco Giants World Series seasons into one book. - [JOURNAL 2025: The Year I Met My Biological Daughter](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2025-the-year-i-met-my-biological-daughter-2/) - Description – JOURNAL 2025: The Year I Met My Biological Daughter is one of many yearly journals written by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton. In this 11,000-word journal, Sutton writes about his recovery from open heart surgery, Trump, Trump, Trump, aging, San Francisco’s professional sports teams, and about meeting his 58-year-old biological daughter.JOURNAL 2025Tuesday, January - [JOURNAL 2015: History of One Man](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2015-history-of-one-man/) - Journal 2015: History of One Man is a history of one year in San Francisco writer Joseph Sutton's life. Religion, Sports, the Universe, the Environment, Philosophy, American History, Politics, Self-Publishing—all these topics and more are included in Sutton's one-year journal. - [JOURNAL 2014: The Life of an Unknown Writer](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2014-the-life-of-an-unknown-writer/) - Journal 2014: The Life of an Unknown Writer is the 12th yearly journal written by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton. The main topics Sutton covered in 2014 were: Writing, Self-Publishing, the San Francisco Giants' World Series Run, the Beatles Sgt. Pepper Album, Exercise, Weight Loss/Gain, Climate Change, and much, much more. - [JOURNAL 2016: Sports, Hip Surgery, Trump, Trump, Trump](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2016-sports-hip-surgery-trump-trump-trump/) - Journal 2016 (15,000 words) is the 17th yearly journal by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton. At the age of 76 in 2016, Sutton wrote down his thoughts about writing, his memories of growing up in 1940s and '50s Hollywood, his love of sports, his terminating two longtime friendships, his recovery from hip surgery, and his opinion of Donald Trump. #author_nameJournal 2016 (15,000 words) is the 17th yearly journal by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton. At the age of 76 in 2016, Sutton wrote down his thoughts about writing, his memories of growing up in 1940s and '50s Hollywood, his love of sports, his terminating two longtime friendships, his recovery from hip surgery, and his opinion of Donald Trump. - [JOURNAL 1984: Overcoming Asthma and Changing Careers](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-1984-overcoming-asthma-and-changing-careers/) - Journal 1984: Overcoming Asthma and Changing Careers is the 13th yearly journal written by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton. While teaching high school English in 1984, Sutton contracted asthma. This yearly journal shows how he overcame that dreaded disease and why he had to quit teaching. To keep supporting his family, he became a salesman. But he never forgot his true calling of returning to writing again. Journal 1984: Overcoming Asthma and Changing Careers is the 13th yearly journal written by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton. While teaching high school English in 1984, Sutton contracted asthma. This yearly journal shows how he overcame that dreaded disease and why he had to quit teaching. To keep supporting his family, he became a salesman. But he never forgot his true calling of returning to writing again. Journal 1984: Overcoming Asthma and Changing Careers is the 13th yearly journal written by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton. While teaching high school English in 1984, Sutton contracted asthma. This yearly journal shows how he overcame that dreaded disease and why he had to quit teaching. To keep supporting his family, he became a salesman. But he never forgot his true calling of returning to writing again. - [JOURNAL 2012: The Rationals vs. the Irrationals](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2012-the-rationals-vs-the-irrationals/) - Description - Journal 2012: The Rationals vs. the Irrationals is the 16th yearly journal written by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton. In this one year journal, Sutton writes about weight loss, self-publishing, politics, global warming, visiting Manhattan, and the differences between rational thinkers and irrational thinkers. - [JOURNAL 2023: Trump, COVID, Sports, and Aging](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2023-trump-covid-sports-and-aging/) - Donald Trump, as he has since he came down the golden escalator in 2015, takes up a large chunk of Sutton's thoughts. Sutton shows how the COVID pandemic changed his and his wife's lives. An avid sports fan, Sutton follows San Francisco's professional sports teams through their highs and lows. At the age of 83, with time running out, Sutton has set his sights on publishing as many yearly journals as he possibly can. - [JOURNAL 2024: Donald Trump and My Upcoming Heart Surgery](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2024-donald-trump-and-my-upcoming-heart-surgery/) - Description - Journal 2024: Donald Trump and My Upcoming Heart Surgery is the 21st yearly journal published by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton. Among the subjects Sutton covers in this 9,000-word journal are Trump, Biden, sports, racism, family, exercise, writing, his past, his regrets, and climate change. - [JOURNAL 2020: The First Year of the Pandemic](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2020-the-first-year-of-the-pandemic/) - Description - This book is a history of one year in a writer's life, as well as the country's life. It's about what went through Joseph Sutton's mind while COVID-19, George Floyd's death, Biden vs. Trump, and the birth of his first grandson took place. Thursday, January 16, 2020 - Upcoming Impeachment Trial Description - This book is a history of one year in a writer's life, as well as the country's life. It's about what went through Joseph Sutton's mind while COVID-19, George Floyd's death, Biden vs. Trump, and the birth of his first grandson took place. Thursday, January 16, 2020 - Upcoming Impeachment Trial Description - This book is a history of one year in a writer's life, as well as the country's life. It's about what went through Joseph Sutton's mind while COVID-19, George Floyd's death, Biden vs. Trump, and the birth of his first grandson took place. Thursday, January 16, 2020 - Upcoming Impeachment Trial - [JOURNAL 2008: The Writing Process](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2008/) - Description - This book chronicles the life of a writer, mainly his thoughts on the writing process and self-publishing. It also gives a picture of the United States in the year 2008, when the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq dragged on, when the Great Recession wreaked havoc on the economy, and when Barack Obama was - [JOURNAL 2010: Self-Publishing, Politics, and Baseball](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2010-self-publishing-politics-and-baseball-whole-book/) - Description - Where were you in 2010? What were you doing? What was going on in the country that year? San Francisco writer Joseph Sutton, who's been keeping a journal since 1970, tells you what he was doing and what was going on in the country in 2010. It was the year he decided to - [JOURNAL 2000: Everything](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2000-everything-complete-book/) - Friday, February 11, 2000 - My Novel's DebutThis is my first journal entry of a new century and a new millennium. What has happened since the new year began? Politics: It's Al Gore vs. Bill Bradley among the Democrats. I'm leaning toward Bradley, an ex- Senator, ex-New York Knicks basketball player, ex-Princeton graduate. I remember seeing - [JOURNAL 1985: The Life of a Salesman Who Dreams of Writing Again](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-1985-the-life-of-a-salesman-who-dreams-of-writing-again/) - Joseph Sutton Sunday, April 14, 1985 - Am I a writer or not? I don’t know anymore. If I write every day, I’m a writer. If I write sporadically, I’m not a writer. I guess I’m not a writer at this point in my life. I’m a salesman of costume jewelry is what I am. - [JOURNAL 2022: One Year in a Writer's Life](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2022-one-year-in-a-writers-life/) - Description - San Francisco author Joseph Sutton, who has been keeping an ongoing journal since 1970, tells the reader what was going on in the country and in his own life in 2022. In 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, there were mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, - [JOURNAL 2005: Hip Surgery and the Bush2 Administration](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2005-hip-surgery-and-the-bush2-administration/) - Thursday, March 10, 2005 - Today is the first day I'm out of the house by myself after my operation two weeks ago. I'm in my car parked on a bluff overlooking the roiling Pacific Ocean. Today is also the first time I've taken a shower in two weeks (the staples were taken out the other day). Another first, I didn't take a pain pill today. - [JOURNAL 1980: The Plight of a Little Published Writer](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-1980-the-plight-of-a-little-published-writer/) - Joseph Sutton This is the 14th yearly journal by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton that shows him on the cusp of fatherhood as he battles with himself to either stick to a unprofitable 11-year writing career or to choose another profession that brings security to his family. This is the 14th yearly journal by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton that shows him on the cusp of fatherhood as he battles with himself to either stick to a unprofitable 11-year writing career or to choose another profession that brings security to his family. - [A Tragic Story about an All-American Pitcher](https://joesutt.com/postings/an-all-american-pitcher-who-committed-suicide-in-1971/) - A story about an All-American pitcher who committed suicide - [JOURNAL 2001: The 9/11 Attacks](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-2001-the-9-11-attacks-complete-book/) - Journal 2001: The 9/11 Attacks is the tenth in a series of yearly journals by San Francisco author Joseph Sutton. Sutton writes of that fatal day in 2001 and asks himself why terrorists are willing to sacrifice their lives for "the cause." He writes about his past and present life, his family, the environment, baseball, and, of course, the writing life. - [DOIN' WHAT COMES NATURALLY: A Writer's Journal 2007](https://joesutt.com/books/doin-what-comes-naturally/) - This book is about a writer writing as swiftly as he can for 84 days straight in 2007. It's about his philosophy of life, death, writing and much, much more. - [A BEGINNING WRITER'S JOURNAL: 1970-1972](https://joesutt.com/postings/a-beginning-writers-journal/) - A Beginning Writer's Journal: 1970-1972 reveals what Joseph Sutton went through to finish the first writing project of his life. - [JOURNAL 1990: Coaching My Son's Little League Team](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-1990-coaching-my-sons-little-league-team-complete-book/) - Description Journal 1990, like all of San Francisco writer Joseph Sutton's yearly journals, is not only a short history of one year in his life and the country's life, but it also reads like fiction in the sense of "What's going to happen next?" A major portion of Journal 1990 deals with Little League baseball. - [JOURNAL 1994](https://joesutt.com/postings/journal-1994/) - This one-year journal is the unfolding story of a writer who can't help being honest and fearless when writing of his past and present life. - ["A delight of a read..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/a-delight-of-a-read/) - A short description of My Writing Year by Joseph Sutton - ["Joseph Sutton's repertoire of writing"](https://joesutt.com/reviews/repertoire-of-writing/) - Joseph Sutton's repertoire of writing through his 50 year career. - ["...imperative to the health of our democracy."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/a-comprehensive-criticism-of-everything-trump/) - A succinct and critical look at the first year of the Trump presidency. - ["...an excellent compilation...of Trump's character."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/an-excellent-compilation-of-trumps-character/) - *Trump Times* is a pamphlet about Donald Trump's rise to the presidency and his first year in office. - ["...the reality in America!"](https://joesutt.com/reviews/the-reality-in-america/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's *Trump Times* by poet and author Neal Grace. - ["I am eager to read more of Joseph Sutton."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/i-am-eager-to-read-more-of-joseph-sutton/) - "Reading Joseph Sutton's book was very comforting in these strange coronavirus times. Selected writings were taken from eight of his books." - ["This is truly Sutton at his best!"](https://joesutt.com/reviews/this-is-truly-sutton-at-his-best/) - "Joseph Sutton weaves an enchanting and entertaining spell in his selected writings. This is truly Sutton at his best!" —John Rothmann, talk show host - [MORNING PAGES: The Almost True Story of My Life](https://joesutt.com/books/morning-pages/) - A writer breaks out of a writer's block by writing three pages nonstop first thing in the morning for 84 days. - ["...a cool insider's view..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/a-cool-insiders-view/) - The San Francisco Giants three championship years - [How to Order Joseph Sutton's Books](https://joesutt.com/postings/where-to-order-joseph-suttons-books/) - Various ways to order Joseph Sutton's books—from his website to bookstores to e-books. - [Joseph Sutton Being Interviewed by Boston Radio Host Frankie Boyer](https://joesutt.com/postings/joseph-sutton-interview-with-boston-radio-host-frankie-boyer/) - Boston radio host Frankie Boyer interviewing author Joseph Sutton about his latest book The YEARS the Giants Won the Series - [Week 2 - Send Me a Hundred Pages](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-2-send-me-a-hundred-pages/) - An agent answers a writer's query by asking the writer to send 100 pages of an unplublished novel. That's all a writer needs to keep plugging away at his craft. - [Radio Interview with Joseph Sutton about Four of His Books](https://joesutt.com/postings/joseph-sutton-being-interviewed/) - Kim McMillon of KYOS-AM interviews San Francisco author Joseph Sutton about four of his books: Morning Pages, The YEARS the Giants Won the Series, Highway Sailor and My Writing Year. - ["...a gift for bringing the cosmic down to a level you can relate to..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/sf-authors-immortal-mouth-wanders-well/) - A review of author Joseph Sutton's "The Immortal Mouth and Other Stories" from a Syrian Jewish perspective by Jay Schwartz, Jewish News Weekly - ["In an hour, you've laughed, sighed, gasped, held back a tear..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/in-an-hour-youve-laughed-sighed-gasped-held-back-a-tear-2/) - A review of author Joseph Sutton's story collection The Immortal Mouth and Other Stories by Joe Quirk, author of The Ultimate Rush and Exult - ["...a literary grand slam..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/a-literary-grand-slam-in-the-title-story/) - A review of author Joseph Sutton's story collection The Immortal Mouth and Other Stories by Ramon Sender Barayon, author of A Death in Zamora and A Planetary Sojourn - ["Joseph Sutton is an exciting, vivid, and unique writer."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/sutton-is-an-exciting-writer/) - A review of author Joseph Sutton's story collection The Immortal Mouth and Other Stories by Gary Turchin, poet - ["Joseph Sutton has an eye--for navel oranges ... "](https://joesutt.com/reviews/joseph-sutton-has-an-eye-for-navel-oranges-and-red-rubies-for-heroic-cats-and-noble-geckoes-for-perfect-mouths-and-super-sized-bartenders/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's story collection The Immortal Mouth and Other Stories by Lynn Park, photographer and poet - [The Truth As I Saw It: Joseph Sutton's Story](https://joesutt.com/reviews/words-of-wellness/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's novel, Morning Pages, by Jordan Elgrably. - [Tackling the Dreaded "Block"](https://joesutt.com/reviews/tackling-the-dreaded-block/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's novel, Morning Pages, by Jonathan Farrell - [Bedside bar mitzvah inspires an 'almost true story'](https://joesutt.com/reviews/bedside-bar-mitzvah-inspires-an-almost-true-story/) - A review of Joseph Sutton's novel Morning Pages by Aleza Goldsmith - ["...the unknown in these tales allows the imagination to thrive..."](https://joesutt.com/reviews/the-unknown-in-these-tales-is-what-allows-the-imagination-to-thrive/) - A book review of Joseph Sutton's short story collection The Immortal Mouth and Other Stories by Jane Park - [Week 45 - The Limitless Future for Writers](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-45-the-limitless-future-for-writers/) - Author Joseph Sutton explains how writers can now present their work on the Internet in written and audio-visual forms. - [Books by Joseph Sutton](https://joesutt.com/books/books/) - $10.00 ISBN: 0-9655974-6-6 $10.00 ISBN: 0-88739-292-X $10.00 ISBN: 0-88739-310-1 Sold Out - [](https://joesutt.com/uncategorized/noe-valley-ministry/) - To have Joseph Sutton read and discuss any of his books, click on CONTACT above. - [Week 1 - Start Anywhere](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-1-start-anywhere/) - By starting anywhere, a writer gets a writing project started. - [Week 3 - Writing vs. Experiencing Life](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-3-writing-vs-experiencing-life/) - A writer faces a dilemma, whether to write or experience life, and he does both. - [Week 4 - This Writer's Mantra](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-4-this-writers-mantra/) - A writer has a mantra that gives him strength to live and write: "Write, Revise, Advertise, Exercise." - [Week 5 - Sit Your Ass Down](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-5-sit-your-ass-down/) - A writer can't wait for inspiration to write. He has to sit his ass down and write. - [Week 6 - Just Write, Don't Stop](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-6-just-write-dont-stop/) - Write as fast as you can without stopping. Don't look back until you're finished. - [Week 7 - A Question to Answer](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-7-a-question-to-answer/) - A writer has to keep working at his craft, just like athletes, ballet dancers and musicians practice their skill. - [Week 8 - Why I Write](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-8-why-i-write/) - Sixteen reasons why a writer writes. - [Week 9 - When Ideas Come a-Knockin'](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-9-when-ideas-come-a-knockin/) - Always make sure to write down an idea right away. If I don't, you'll not only forget it, you'll regret it. - [Week 10 - Fame](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-10-fame/) - A writer sought fame at the beginning of his career, but it never came to pass. What motivates him now is to be the best writer he can possibly be. - [Week 11 - Writing in My Car](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-11-writing-in-my-car/) - A writer finds that writing his first drafts in his car can be just as productive as writing at his desk. - [Week 12 - Slow, Man, Slow is What I Am](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-12-slow-man-slow-is-what-i-am/) - It's important for writers to revise and keep revising until they're completely satisfied with what they've written. - [Week 13 - Confidence and the Writing Process](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-13-confidence-and-the-writing-process/) - When a writer has confidence, he or she writes freely and loosely and is not worried about the outcome. - [Week 14 - Writing and Walking Go Together](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-14-writing-and-walking-go-together/) - A writer explains how writing and walking are so closely intertwined. - [Week 15 - The Right Time to Write](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-15-the-right-time-to-write/) - A writer answers the question as to what time is the best time for a writer to write. - [Week 16 - Interruptions](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-16-interruptions/) - A writer has to block out all interruptions if he or she is to write on a daily basis. - [Week 17 - Deadlines are Lifelines](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-17-deadlines-are-lifelines/) - Deadlines should be called lifelines. They make a writer produce more than he or she thought possible. - [Week 18 - Writing as Therapy](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-18-writing-as-therapy/) - A writer can't think straight on an airplane flight because of a child's loud, piercing voice. - [Week 19 - Writing and the Subconscious](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-19-writing-and-the-subconscious/) - A writer writes as fast as he can to see what his subconscious will reveal. - [Week 20 - Writing Quotations](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-20-writing-quotations/) - Quotations by writers on writing. - [Week 21 - A Beginning Writer's Voice Emerges](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-21-a-beginning-writers-voice-emerges/) - Because every human being is a unique individual due to their varied experiences, a writer's voice will automatically emerge onto the page. - [Week 22 - This Writer Learns from His Wife](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-22-this-writer-learns-from-his-wife/) - A writer tells where he gets his ideas from--his journal--and then gives an example. - [Week 23 - A Story from Out of the Blue](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-23-a-story-from-out-of-the-blue/) - A writer sees two men about to fight each other and describes what happens. - [Week 24 - Overcoming Writer's Block](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-24-overcoming-writers-block/) - A writer describes how to conquer or overcome writer's block. - [Week 25 - I Consider Myself the Luckiest Writer on the Face of the Earth](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-25-i-consider-myself-the-luckiest-writer-on-the-face-of-the-earth/) - A writer, who hasn't made much money at his craft, still considers himself lucky to be a writer. - [Week 26 - A Typical Day in This Writer's Life](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-26-a-typical-day-in-this-writers-life/) - A writer explains a typical day in his writing life. - [Week 27 - Thoughts on the Writing Process](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-27-thoughts-on-the-writing-process/) - Writer Joseph Sutton has a conversation with himself about the writing process. - [Week 28 - The Secret to Writing](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-28-the-secret-to-writing/) - An author reveals the secret to writing in four simple words: SIT DOWN AND WRITE - [Week 29 - The Pen vs. The Computer](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-29-the-pen-vs-the-computer/) - Writer Joseph Sutton explains his preference for writing a first draft. He chooses a pen over the computer. - [Week 30 - All Writing Is Connected to Writing](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-30-all-writing-is-connected-to-writing/) - A writer says anything a person writes is connected to writing, from a Twitter tweet to a novel. - [Week 31 - Writing Advice for Non-Writers](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-31-writing-advice-for-non-writers/) - A long-time writer gives seven pieces of writing advice to both writers and non-writers - [Week 32 - Writing and Sickness](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-32-writing-and-sickness/) - A writer goes to work even though he feels sicker than a dog. - [Week 33 - A Ramble into the Crevices of My Mind](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-33-a-ramble-into-the-crevices-of-my-mind/) - A writer writes as fast as he can so he can find out what's in the back of his mind. Speedwriting generates story and essay ideas. - [Week 34 - One Way to Get a Writing Project Started](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-34-one-way-to-get-a-writing-project-started/) - Writer Joseph Sutton explains how he gets a writing project started—by writing in his journal every day for three or four months. - [Week 35 - Don't Think, Keep on Writing](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-35-dont-think-keep-on-writing/) - Writer Joseph Sutton says an idea will eventually come to you if you write without thinking instead of thinking before you write. - [Week 36 - The Complete Story](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-36-the-complete-story/) - Writer Joseph Sutton lists the reasons why writers write. In this essay he writes about one of those reasons: revelation. - [Week 37 - Revision](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-37-revision/) - Writer Joseph Sutton offers what he learned about revising a piece of writing. There are also ten quotes on revision from an assortment of authors. - [Week 38 - Write Swiftly, Fast, Rapidly, Quickly](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-38-write-swiftly-fast-rapidly-quickly/) - The best way to write is to write as swiftly as you can without looking back. - [Week 39 - Rejections](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-39-rejections/) - Author Joseph Sutton tells writers to treat rejections from editors or agents like spam or junk mail. - [Week 40 - How to Write and Love Doing It](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-40-how-to-write-and-love-doing-it/) - Author Joseph Sutton explains how fast/rapid/swift/stream-of-consciousness writing can make writers enjoy writing instead of thinking it a chore. - [Week 41 - My Reason for Self-Publishing](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-41-my-reason-for-self-publishing/) - Author Joseph Sutton explains why he's self-publishing two novels—A Class of Leaders and Highway Sailor—since no agent or publisher has shown interest. - [Week 42 - Two Interviews](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-42-two-interviews/) - Three writers—Larry David, John Updike and Joseph Sutton—give their advice as to what is the most important thing for a writer to do. - [Week 43 - Stick to Writing](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-43-stick-to-writing/) - Joseph Sutton, writer, advises writers to consider writing as a profession and not a hobby. - [Week 44 - Feedback](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-44-feedback/) - No matter who you are, a professional writer or novice, it's always good to get feedback from someone else who you can trust. - [Week 46 - Advertisements for Myself](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-46-advertisements-for-myself/) - Writer Joseph Sutton shows how he sometimes sells books—by putting them on a table in a coffeehouse as he's writing in his journal. - [Week 47 - Proofreading](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-47-proofreading/) - A writer has to be meticulous when proofreading if people are going to take his work seriously. - [Week 48 - This Writer's Resolutions](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-48-this-writers-resolutions/) - Writer Joseph Sutton lists eight writing resolutions for the new year, such as, "Immediately jot down any ideas that come to mind." - [Week 49 - I've Got Rhythm](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-49-ive-got-rhythm/) - A short, concise essay by author Joseph Sutton on how setting a goal to meet a deadline can help writers. - [Week 50 - Important Writing Quotes](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-50-important-writing-quotes/) - Joseph Sutton has picked seven important quotes from famous authors about the writing process. - ["...the most readable writer I've ever read."](https://joesutt.com/postings/the-most-readable-writer-ive-ever-read/) - Storyteller Emily Williams praises Joseph Sutton\'s writing. - [Week 51 - Why I Write II](https://joesutt.com/writing-process/week-51-why-i-write-ii-2/) - In “Week 8 - Why I Write” I wrote down 16 reasons why I write. 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