What are you grinning at in that photo in the header?
Nothing. I was merely looking off-camera and faking a spontaneous smile. That, my friends, is called ACTING. (The photo above, and most of my other publicity photos, were taken by my very patient friend Kyle Trafton. I say “patient” because, out of 437 photos, this is the only one in which my ACTING produced a halfway convincing spontaneous smile.)
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Why are there no blog posts between May 21, 2010 and March 28, 2011?
Because starting on May 22, 2010 (around the time O Me of Little Faith released) I accepted an offer to begin blogging at Beliefnet and moved the entirety of my blog there. That blog has mostly focused on religion, spiritual doubt, and topics related to the book. It wasn’t quite as free-spirited and fun (imagine that, with all the doubtiness!), so in 2011, I decided to return to a more personal blog. Which you are now reading. I revamped jasonboyett.com for that purpose.
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I’d like to give one of your books as a gift. Will you sign and personalize it?
Of course. Send me an email and we can make arrangements.
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Are you available to speak at our retreat/university/event?
Certainly. I typically do a handful of appearances each year. To inquire about my availability, shoot me an email.
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Did I see you on the History Channel the other day?
It’s likely. I’m currently appearing as an, ahem, “expert” on a couple of History Channel programs. One is about the Garden of Eden. The other is called Doomsday: 2012, and is about that whole Mayan end-of-the-world thing. I think we filmed that interview footage in, like, 2007. A long time ago, back when I had spiky hair and a goatee. And wore a suit. Highlights here and here, if you’re interested.
At some point, I was on a National Geographic program, too. Also about the end of the world. At one point, doomsaying was my bread and butter.
Or it’s possible you were watching “Biggest Loser” and confused me with Bob Harper, the tattooed personal trainer. More than one person has suggested that we look alike, mostly because we both possess enormous foreheads (along with our strapping good looks).
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I have some theories about what the seven seals in the Book of Revelation mean, and how they can be decoded using clues embedded in French currency. Will you read my 105,000-word manuscript explaining this?
No.
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Did you think the rapture would occur on May 21, 2011, like Harold Camping said?
No. In fact, I blogged about it quite a few times.
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Do you think the world will end on December 21, 2012?
Um, nope. I would explain further but I’d like you to buy my ebook on the subject.
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I’d like to hire you for some copywriting or graphic design. How much will it cost?
I’m always happy to talk to new clients. Send me an email and we can discuss.
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What are three things most people don’t know about you?
1. I can play the hammered dulcimer.
2. I typically compete in 2 or 3 sprint triathlons every year.
3. I will rock your face off with my karaoke version of “Pour Some Sugar on Me.”
