Sometimes I'll have an experience that's worth writing about, but doesn't fit into a song.  So I've written a few short stories (and collected a few others).

• The Perfect Gig  This is my favorite story. They're all true, but this is the truest.
  
• My Day Job  Before you ask: No, I don't do this anymore (don't have the time).
  
• My Real Name  FAQ.
  
• An Early Start  My first road trips.
  
• Clam Bake  A family tradition.
  
• Thoughts on Broke Down  Written on the eve of the Broke Down World Tour.
  
• Broke Down Liner Notes  Written by Steve Brooks.
  

New additions:

• Review of Live Show  by Chris Cooper
  
• The Perfect Flight  You won't believe this.
• Poor Moxie  A dark tale not for the faint of heart.
  
• Time for a Haircut  Try this at home.
  
• Heartbroke  Or How I Began My Career as a Busker in Ireland.
  
• My Senior Prom  Well, not really mine.
  
• Advice to a Young Musician  I'm starting to get asked.  The price of fame, I guess.
  

Coming soon (or not):

• Engines I Have Known and Loved  Grab your tools and meet me at the junkyard.
  
• Men of Leisure  1989 - The best year of my life
  

Slaid Cleaves. Grew up in Maine. Lives in Texas. Writes songs. Makes records. Travels around. Tries to be good.