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About colealpaugh

Cole Alpaugh's newspaper career began in the early 80s, starting with small daily papers in Maryland and Massachusetts, where his stories won national awards. His most recent job was at a large daily in Central New Jersey, where his "true life" essays included award-winning pieces on a traveling rodeo and an in-depth story on an emergency room doctor that was nominated by Gannett News Service for a 1991 Pulitzer Prize. Cole also contracted with two Manhattan-based news agencies, covering conflicts in Haiti, Panama, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Thailand and Cambodia. His work has appeared in dozens of magazines, as well as most newspapers in America. Cole is currently a freelance photographer and novelist living in Northeast Pennsylvania, where he spends afternoons in a virtual running race around the equator, and evenings watching his daughter's magical stage performances. You can find him online at ColeAlpaugh.com.

BEAR hits #3 on Amazon.com for books relating to the circus!

Posted on February 24, 2011 by colealpaugh
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Posted on January 28, 2011 by colealpaugh

Twenty-four days and counting until BEAR’s official release. The pre-order page is up on Amazon.com, which is very cool. In the works is a book launch at the Community Library of Lake and Salem townships — AKA, the library in … Continue reading →

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BEAR has an official cover!

Posted on January 18, 2011 by colealpaugh
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AW Musical Chairs BlogFest

Posted on January 14, 2011 by colealpaugh

Here’s my attempt at erotica from Regan’s Musical Chairs BlogFest…yeah, okay, I know…points for trying, right? The Bunker Another thump from somewhere overhead and a thin line of cement dust trickled from the ceiling onto the couple. The man shook … Continue reading →

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Another BEAR review!

Posted on January 14, 2011 by colealpaugh

“A deftly written story driven by raw and vivid characters and rich with evocative language and colorful descriptions. With every page another layer is peeled back as this fascinating, magical tale unfolds—sad or humorous, but always  thoughtful. Alpaugh’s writing does not … Continue reading →

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BEAR’S release date announced by Camel Press

Posted on December 10, 2010 by colealpaugh

February 20, 2011 The Bear in a Muddy Tutu, by Cole Alpaugh Lennon Bagg’s daughter has been stolen away by his ex-wife, and he’s just learned the newspaper he reports for is bankrupt. While on his final assignment, Bagg knocks … Continue reading →

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Another BEAR review

Posted on December 1, 2010 by colealpaugh

“Pick up The Bear in a Muddy Tutu if you enjoy taking a literary journey that is twisted, peopled by characters who are social misfits, caught up in events that range from bizarrely tragic to merely sad. Reminded me in … Continue reading →

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BEAR’s first review is in!

Posted on November 29, 2010 by colealpaugh

“From the first page to the last Cole Alpaugh had my attention. His zany and colorful characters and style of writing puts me in mind of one of my favorite authors, John Irving. I suspect that I have now found … Continue reading →

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Interview with a cult expert

Posted on November 21, 2010 by colealpaugh

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Reverend Jabneel Crouch, fictional author of the book HOW TO BECOME A CULT LEADER IN 50 EASY STEPS. Reading the instructional guide was a life-altering event for one of my main … Continue reading →

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