I can't believe how long it's been since I visited, and how different it feels. I had to cut out a LOT of stories today to try and keep it from becoming a full-length motion picture. Help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson and then find me on the internet in all of the usual spots: twitter.com/jayonaboat instagram.com/jayswanson (me) instagram.com/mindofjayswanson (books) facebook.com/jay.swanson.author Music by: Dyalla My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa and hoping to make the city of light my home base - at least for the foreseeable future. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlog daily, and love pizza a little too much. FAQ: How long have you lived in France? On and off for over two years. What do you miss most about ho- NACHOS You're always talking about living on some ship. WHAT SHIP? - I made a "Draw My Life" video that explains a lot here: youtu.be/-MrvL37jTKM Where are you from originally? - Pullman, Washington - a small university/agricultural town near Idaho (and yes, the potatoes are amazing). What do you film with? - I currently film almost exclusively with my Samsung Galaxy S8: amzn.to/2lPKSpZ How do you get those shots where you're walking or running? - A Joby Gorillapod for smartphones, like this: amzn.to/2sXNIL3 You drop your phone a lot, how does it survive? - THIS CASE IS AMAZING: amzn.to/2hoxgTA (Galaxy S7) - amzn.to/2Dt08Bu (Galaxy S8) - amzn.to/2FxVliP (iPhone) What do you edit with? - Adobe Premiere - it's pretty much all I've ever used since high school. Aren't you ever freaked out by leaving your camera behind to film yourself? - Yep. But not too badly - I tend to be careful when I do. Why are you living in #Paris? - Because I've always wanted to; I feel at home here: youtu.be/4Vivf6MqMxQ But what are you doing there? - Living it up! youtu.be/ZW2RP--DO8Y Do you speak French? Oui. youtu.be/va1QjaHgij8 You talk a lot about the books you're working on, what are they about? - They're sci-fi (and fantasy) and I've got a decent pitch for you here: youtu.be/W2bKt4_Tp4E Do you make money off YouTube? - Ha, no. I wish. It took me over 500 videos to make my first $100 off adsense. I think it will slowly change, but VERY slowly. I really enjoy your videos, how can I support you? - The easiest and best way to support me is through Patreon, where you can pitch in as little as $1/mo to help me make better videos: patreon.com/jayswanson I don't trust this Patreon thing - what's your PayPal? - Here's a handy link! www.paypal.me/jayswanson I like PayPal in pink! - Here's my ko-fi if that's your thing (and coffee is your game): ko-fi.com/jayswanson But I want to send you something tangible! - I do have a wishlist on Amazon, though it's a bit complicated with the international shipping situation. This is the US one: amzn.to/2ykS9Ux And here's the French one: bit.ly/JaysFrenchWishList Can I come stay with you in Paris? - Have you seen my apartment? It's too small for me as it is! youtu.be/6t2qj3rdyX8 OK, but how do I use the Metro when I'm there? - I made a handy video for you: youtu.be/T0YS5si8bJs

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