Christopher "Bull" Garlington
| Christopher "Bull" Garlington | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 13, 1964 Birmingham, Alabama, United States |
| 💼 Occupation | Author |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Colleen M. Garlington |
| 👶 Children | Sarah P. Garlington; Connor R.M. Garlington |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Richard Bynum Garlington 1940–2003; Elizabeth Whitfield Sherrel, 1944 |
Christopher "Bull" Garlington (born May 13, 1964), also known as known as "Bull," is an American humorist from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Biography[edit]
Christopher "Bull" Garlington is an award winning author and columnist. He owns Creative Writer PRO, a content and marketing company in Chicago. He was the humor columnist for Chicago Parent from June 2010 until January 2014. He is a popular, sought after, keynote speaker[1] in the Chicago area. He is the impresario behind the private dinner series, Eating Vincent Price[2] and the pop-up book signing, the Oxford English Dictionary.[3]
Garlington's short stories have appeared in literary magazines such as Bathhouse, Slab,[4] and the Dead Mule School of Southern Literature.[5]
Garlington was a radio host of :The Dave & Chris Show! with David J. Haynes at WJJG 1530, a daylight A.M. station, from 2009 to 2010.
Marriage and children[edit]
Garlington is married to Colleen Margaret Garlington, J.D., an intellectual property and patent attorney and amazing wife; they have two children, Sarah P. Garlington and Connor R.M. Garlington.
Philosophical and/or political views[edit]
Garlington is a democratic socialist.
Published works[edit]
Garlington, Christopher P. "What Happens When a Family Goes without Technology for a Day?" ChicagoParent.com. Wednesday's Journal, 20 Aug. 14. Web. 27 Jan. 2016.
Garlington, Christopher P. "Chicago Dad's Heart-melting Conversations with His Kids." ChicagoParent.com. Wednesday's Journal, 20 July 14. Web. 27 Jan. 2016.
Garlington, Christopher P. "For Chicago Dad Parenting Means Learning How to Fall off a Horse." ChicagoParent.com. Wednesday's Journal, 17 June 14. Web. 27 Jan. 2016.
Garlington, Christopher P. "Cave Diving with the Insane." New York Parenting. Newyorkparenting.com, 3 May 14. Web. 27 Jan. 2016.
Garlington, Bull. "The Lucky Jim." Smashwords – – a Book by Bull Garlington. Christopher Garlington, 3 Dec. 14. Web. 27 Jan. 2016.
Garlington, Bull. "King of the Road." Smashwords – – a Book by Bull Garlington. Christopher Garlington, 28 Nov. 14. Web. 27 Jan. 2016.
Honors, decorations, awards and distinctions[edit]
Winner, Humor Book of the Year, IndieFab, 2014
Second Place, Humor Book of the Year, Midwest Independent Publisher's Association, 2014
Gold, Best Humor Article, Parenting Media Association, "The Things We Do for Love," "Absolutely Super Sarah," Chicago Parent, 2013 [6]
Silver, Best Humor Column, Parenting Media Association, "My Funny Life," Chicago Parent, 2012.[7]
Bibliography[edit]
- David J.Haynes - Christopher Garlington The Beat Cop's Guide to Chicago Eats - Lake Claremont Press - 2011
- Garlington, Christopher. Death by Children: I Had Kids so You Don't Have to. Chicago: Everything Goes Media, 2013. Print.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) Fall Kickoff Featuring Author and Humorist Bull Garlington". Chicagopressrelease.com. 2015-08-18. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ "Eating Vincent Price". Eating Vincent Price. 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ "Marketing". Creativewriter.pro. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ http://www.slablitmag.org/archives_issue8.html
- ↑ http://www.deadmule.com/fiction/christopher-g-garlington-scooby-doo/
- ↑ "Parenting Media Association : 2013 Design and Editorial Awards Program" (PDF). Parentmedia.org. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ "Parenting Media Association : 2011 Design and Editorial Awards Program" (PDF). Parentmedia.org. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
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