Welcome to JC Hallman

The Chess Artist

The Chess Artist examines the vibrant subculture of one of the world’s oldest games and tells the story of the author's relationship with chess master Glenn Umstead.

 

 THE HOSPITAL FOR BAD POETS: STORIES

The Hospital for Bad Poets includes stories initially published in Boulevard, Prairie Schooner, The Greensboro Review, Fifth Wednesday Journal, and several other publications. It will be published by Milkweed Editions in June 2009.

 

 

 

 

The Devil Is A Gentleman

The Devil is a Gentleman explores modern spirituality through the lens of philosopher William James.

 

 IN EUTOPIA

In Eutopia travels to a variety of modern utopias, and explores how utopian literature informs the real world. It is forthcoming from St. Martin's Press.