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# Ghostly Populations

Fiction and Essays by Ohio Author Jack Matthews

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Gambler’s Nephew Book Page](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2012/01/gamblers-nephew-book-page/) - This page contains lots of links and excerpts related to the great pre-Civil War novel by Ohio Author Jack Matthews.
- [A Worker’s Writebook: How Language Creates Stories by Jack Matthews](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2011/08/a-workers-writebook-how-language-creates-stories-free-ebook/) - 86 year old author & distinguished writing professor Jack Matthews shares secrets & strategies about good storytelling with his latest ebook.
- [The Cars of Hanger Stout Awake](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2012/02/the-cars-of-hanger-stout-awake/) - Jack Matthews' 1967 novel "Hanger Stout, Awake! contains lots of references to old cars; this reference page has photos of every car listed there.
- [Ebook Announcement: Hanger Stout, Awake! (Novel)](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2011/12/ebook-announcement-hanger-stout-awake-novel/) - Book information for the 1967 novel about cars,life and girls. A quintessential novel about growing up -- praised by Eudora Welty and Time Magazine.
- [Ebook Announcement: Boxes of Time (Stories) by Jack Matthews](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2023/07/ebook-announcement-boxes-of-time-stories-by-jack-matthews/)
- [Introducing: 3 Minute "Literary Elevator Pitch" videos](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2026/01/introducing-3-minute-literary-elevator-pitch-videos/) - "Elevator Pitch" video for the Jack Matthews story collection, SECOND DEATH OF E.A. POE.
- [Jack Matthews now on Spotify](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2025/08/jack-matthews-now-on-spotify/)
- [March Sale: Interview with the Sphinx Audio Play and Ebook](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2013/03/march-sale-interview-with-the-sphinx-audio-play-is-now-half-priced/) - This comic audio play imagines the ancient Sphinx being interviewed today -- as though she were another pop celebrity. Starring Jill Brumer & Neal Gage.
- [Some Site Updates](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2025/08/some-site-updates/) - More vids about Ohio author Jack Matthews' books and improvements to the publisher's website.
- [Three Times Time mini-ebook released (Free Short Story Collection)](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2012/09/three-times-time-mini-ebook-released-free-short-story-collection/) - This page contains links to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple and Sony for the new mini-ebook collection "Three Times Time" by Jack Matthews.
- [Introduction to "Boxes of Time"](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2023/11/introduction-to-boxes-of-time/)
- [Facelift is coming soon!](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2023/07/facelift-is-coming-soon/)
- [RIP Ohio Author Jack Matthews (1925-2013): Book Collecting Enthusiast & Author of Philosophical Fiction](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2013/12/rip-ohio-author-jack-matthews-1925-2013-book-collecting-enthusiast-and-author/) - Long discussion of the writing career & life of Ohio author Jack Matthews (1925-2013). Themes, influences, major works & literary style.
- [Hanger Stout, Awake!  at 50 Years: A Rumination](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2018/05/hanger-at-50-years-a-rumination/)
- [Ebook Announcement: The Second Death of E.A. Poe and Other Stories by Jack Matthews](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2021/09/ebook-announcement-second-death-of-e-a-poe-and-other-stories-by-jack-matthews/)
- [Story Collection: Abruptions: 3 Minute Stories to Awaken the Mind](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2017/07/story-collection-abruptions-3-minute-stories-to-awaken-the-mind/) - Flash fiction by author Jack Matthews. A fitting coda for Matthew's career as a storyteller, told with flashes of humor and a sage's sense of irony.
- [2009 Interview with Jack Matthews](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2010/08/2009-interview-with-jack-matthews/) - Jack Matthews, 85 year old Ohio author and professor of fiction writing, talks about his views on life, writing and art.
- [A brief commercial announcement](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2021/09/a-brief-commercial-announcement/)
- ["Hangers Stout" in Real Life](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2021/08/hangers-stout-in-real-life/)
- [Cover Preview: Second Death of E.A. Poe (Stories)](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2021/01/cover-preview-second-death-of-e-a-poe-stories/) - Preview of the book cover for the upcoming story collection by Ohio author Jack Matthews
- [VIDEO: Jack Matthews on the storytelling craft](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2019/03/video-jack-matthews-on-the-storytelling-craft/)
- [Afterward to the 2019 Edition](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2019/03/afterward-to-the-2019-edition/)
- [Hanger Stout Awake -- a Study & Discussion Guide](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2012/10/hanger-stout-awake-a-study-discussion-guide/)
- [Antaeus magazine’s “Neglected Books of the 20th Century”](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2018/05/antaeus-magazines-neglected-books-of-the-20th-century/) - Listing of all the books nominated for "Neglected Books of the 20th Century" by the (defunct) Antaeus Magazine
- [New (old) audio, New (old) photos by Jack Matthews](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2018/03/new-old-audio-new-old-photos-by-jack-matthews/) - Re-releases of old audio interviews with Ohio author Jack Matthews -- plus a few new photos
- [New Story Collection: Soldier Boys: Tales of the Civil War](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2015/11/story-collection-soldier-boys/) - Philosophical fiction taking place during the Civil War by one of America's most noted short story writers. Includes links to critical essays & book reviews.
- [Book Review: Schopenhauer's Will (Das Testament)  by Jack Matthews](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2015/10/book-review-schopenhauers-will-das-testament-by-jack-matthews/)
- [Introducing Barbiel Matthews-Saunders](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2017/03/introducing-barbiel-matthews-saunders/) - About Barbiel Matthews-Saunders, daughter of Ohio author Jack Matthews
- [Jack Matthews vs. Robert Coover](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2016/10/883/)
- [Letters to NYTBR  "I am even a less a Gottliebian"](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2016/10/letters-to-nytbr-2/)
- [Preface to "Soldier Boys" Short Story Ebook Collection (now published)](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2016/04/preface-to-soldier-boys-short-story-ebook-collection-now-published/)
- [Arthur and Adele: A Philosopher's Strange, Complicated (and Tragic) Relationship with his Sister](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2015/10/arthur-and-adele-a-philosophers-strange-complicated-and-tragic-relationship-with-his-sister/) - Why couldn't German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer get along with his sister? Essay by U.S. author Jack Matthews
- [Book Announcement: Schopenhauer’s Will by Jack Matthews](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2015/06/book-announcement-schopenhauers-will-by-jack-matthews/)
- [Site/Publishing Odds and Ends](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2015/06/sitepublishing-odds-and-ends/)
- [New Jack Matthews Novel to be Published by Nine Point Publishing](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2013/06/new-jack-matthews-novel-to-be-published-by-nine-point-press/)
- [10 Books to Better Understand America (by Author Jack Matthews) ](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2014/01/10-books-to-better-understand-america-by-author-jack-matthews/)
- [Is Sarah Palin smarter than Barack Obama? (By Author Jack Matthews) ](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2014/01/is-sarah-palin-smarter-than-barack-obama-by-author-jack-matthews/) - "Our outcries against an office holder are more often than not emotional, whether we’re yelling from the left or the right. "
- [Funeral information for Ohio Author Jack Matthews: Saturday December 7](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2013/12/funeral-information-for-ohio-author-jack-matthews-saturday-december-7/) - Details about the December 7 funeral and get together for Ohio author Jack Matthews.
- [Announcing the Death of Jack Matthews, Ohio Author + The Lesson (A valedictory story)](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2013/11/announcing-the-death-of-jack-matthews-ohio-author-the-lesson-a-valedictory-story/) - A simple story about something big. By Jack Matthews, who died yesterday.
- [2010 Audio Interview Now Available](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2013/11/2010-audio-interview-now-available/) - Download mp3 audio of Jack Matthews interview
- [Jack Matthews on Actors ](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2013/06/jack-matthews-on-actors/)
- [Coming Soon: Soldier Boys: A Short Story Collection by Jack Matthews](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2013/03/coming-soon-soldier-boys-a-short-story-collection-by-jack-matthews/)
- [Plans for new ebooks (plus one free ebook!)](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2012/06/plans-for-new-ebooks-plus-one-free-ebook/)
- [Interview with the Sphinx–Update](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2012/10/interview-with-the-sphinxupdate/)
- [Sample Chapters from Hanger Stout Awake](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2012/01/sample-chapters-from-hanger-stout-awake/)
- [Jack Matthews Mailing List is now working](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2011/08/jack-matthews-mailing-list-is-now-available-for-signups/)
- [Profile & Review of Jack Matthews’ new novel “Gambler’s Nephew”](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2011/08/profile-review-of-jack-matthews-new-novel-gamblers-nephew/)
- [New Jack Matthews bookstore](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2011/06/new-jack-matthews-bookstore/)
- [Free Mp3: Miette reads a Jack Matthews story](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2011/01/free-mp3-miette-reads-a-jack-matthews-story/)
- [Remembering Jack Matthews as a Writing Teacher: Share Your Memories ](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2010/12/remembering-jack-matthews-as-a-writing-teacher/)
- [Jack Matthews: The Art (and Sport) of Book Collecting](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2010/08/jack-matthews-the-art-and-sport-of-book-collecting-2/)
- [Jack Matthews on the memoir of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Son](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2010/08/jack-matthews-on-the-memoir-of-nathaniel-hawthornes-son/)
- [Jack Matthews: An Author which the Internet Forgot](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2010/08/jack-matthews-an-author-which-the-internet-forgot/)
- [Visiting Jack Matthews (Photo Essay)](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2010/08/visiting-jack-matthews-a-kind-of-photo-essay/)
- [Jack Matthews: On choosing the right name for a story character](http://www.ghostlypopulations.com/2010/08/jack-matthews-on-choosing-the-right-name-for-a-story-character/)

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