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with regards to the book or novel he is working on, I only know that there is one in the works....but I don't know nor have I heard any more than that at this point.   I did enjoy Doghouse Roses and could see a lot of his life in the stories, but that's all they were, just stories, with a basis in reality with a little social commentary message.  Not like some left winger propanganda at all but I would not say they were lightweight stories.  Although I kinda lean his direction with regards to politics; so far that is still legal in the USA.  I say, just read and enjoy.  I have read the biography The Life and Near Death of Steve Earle about 2 dozen times now.   He is a fascinating man with huge talent and a huge heart. 

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"I got me a fearless heart"

I know I'm not really in this discussion, but I thought that I'd add that Doghouse Roses is one of the most amazing books I've ever read. Steve's stories seem to tell of real life experiences that make it so powerful. He is a truely talented writer, and one of the greatest men I've never got to meet. If anyone hasn't read Doghouse Roses, I highly recommend it. It's such a beautiful collection. Written by a man with a beautiful soul.

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Have mercy on me,
Have mercy on me,
I'm a sinner Lord can't you see,
Have mercy on me.

I just picked up this book called "The Haiku Year" and Steve wrote the introduction!! It's a book of haiku poetry written by several authors, including Michael Stipe of R.E.M.  Steve writes about how he wrote one haiku poem per day for a year, all in a little notebook he carried with him on tour, and at home. It's a charming introduction written in true Earle prose.

If y'all want me to post the entire intro here, I'd be happy to. Otherwise, I highly recommend the book, especially if you enjoy poetry like I do.

Jenny xx

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** Sweetheart, I'm nothin' without you xx **

Hi EarleGirl!  Great fortune for you to have picked up this book unassumingly only to be pleasantly surprised by Steve's introduction!

Yep, if you were to post the whole intro. it would be much appreciated!!  :)   

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Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right ~ Robert Hunter