J. Ethan Begley’s childhood dream of being a world renowned novelist putrefied into corpsehood when his debut novel, The Gospel of Lazlo (link: http://www.amazon.com/The-Gospel-Lazlo-Ethan-Begley/dp/0557353912), sold about two dozen copies (primarily to friends, family, and the author).  Not long thereafter he began writing short, hateful fiction to exact vengeance upon the masses.  Mr. Begley impotently hopes to one day return to novel writing.  His achievements include surviving the Army, marrying a hottie, and being a Tom Waits fan.  He also won some obscure poetry award back in the 90s.