September 27, 2009

I am BATTERY POWERED

So I have had little time to succumb to my internet presence. But I feel as if that is a little healthy. Don't you?

Do you have a flash fiction addiction? Well if so you should head over to 50 to 1. I released the new issue today. The work will leave you asking for more. Entitled 'BATTERY POWERED' the issue features work from: Nina Roselle, CS DeWildt, Justin Grimbol, M. Abran Garza, Rebecca Gaffron, Kat Nove, and Jordan Castro. They won't let you down. So go check them out and leave some good feedback.

And if you haven't yet done so, please go check out The Broad Set's interview with Tao Lin. It's a doosie. We have new interviews, reviews and content on the way so stay tuned. There is also two readings coming up. One in October at The Random Tea Room in Philly, PA. The other is in November at Brewed Addiction Coffee in Manasquan, NJ. Details soon to come.

I worked on my new novel today. I completely started over. Thought you should know because I love you.

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Currently listening to: Dethklok
Song: Awaken
Album: The Dethalbum

September 22, 2009

Interview with TAO LIN at THE BROAD SET

First things first, the reading on Friday, Sept. 18th went tremendously smooth. I read a story about Seth Rogen. And a poem about depressing candy. If you didn't come or couldn't make it, I'm sorry we missed you. The Broad Set did awesome. Everyone's work was received well (most of the stories were very comical) and we all had a flat out good time. Then, of course, we went to Tattooed Mom around the corner and celebrated.

Another reading is scheduled for October 16th at The Random Tea Room in Philadelphia. Just in case you missed September 18th's and wanted to catch up with us. More details to come.

Now to the big news.

Over at The Broad Set Writing Collective, Pete Richter and I have just posted a fresh interview with Tao Lin. We discuss his latest novella, Shoplifting From American Apparel, some inspiration techniques, self-promotion, and shameless depression. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

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Currently listening to: Notorious BIG
Song: 1970 Somethin'
Album: Duets - The Final Chapter

September 15, 2009

Decisions, Decisions...

Why do I have such trouble choosing something to read for Friday?

So two things to say quickly: 1. If you haven't checked out 50 to 1's latest issue, HEAD UNDER WATER, I suggest you do so now. Its quick and definitely worth the time. 2. The Broad Set WC reads this Friday in Philly at BrickBat Books. Be there, we're giving away free magazines! And free beer!

I don't know what to read, but I'll think of something. At least I hope.

Lastly I want to leave you with this story by Kiley Rummler. Its strong, influential, and flat out inspiring. Leave some feedback for her!

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Untitled by Kiley Rummler

The sky is that perfect brilliant blue. The kind of blue you imagine oceans surrounding far off islands look like. Clear. Pristine. The sun is an electric burst high up in the sky. Blinding almost. Almost. You're lying down on your favorite towel. As wide as Texas and covered in a green and blue pattern that doesn't make sense unless you concentrate on it. But, you’re eyes closed and you are smiling. In the distance you can hear little kids shrieking while playing tag with the waves. Not the mean kind of waves, but the kind that roll lazily – as if the heat affects them too. For a moment you see it – like visions of gravity – and relax. You aren’t floating or flying. You’re just being. In this instant you know everything – everything – is where it’s supposed to be. The real world of finals, jobs, student loans, falls away. No, not fall, but crumble. Bit by bit, like a soggy cookie that disintegrates in milk. This is the kind of moment that people who take drugs try to achieve. You see it. You feel it. And absolutely everything is okay. And everything matters.

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Currently listening to: Kings of Leon
Song: Sex On Fire
Album: Only By the Night

September 13, 2009

50 to 1 - new issue - HEAD UNDER WATER

This issue is flat out awesome. I simply don't know what other word to use to describe it. Head Under Water features work from: Judith Kelly Quaempts, Jon Harahan, Ryan Harron, J.S. Graustein, Kathleen Ryan, Elizabeth Wylder, and Phoenix Likely. As always, read each piece, leave some positive feedback, fun comments, compliments, etc. Be sure to check out their sites and just remember to enjoy yourself. Your head may be under water, but that doesn't mean you can't have some 50 to 1 fun!


CHECK IT OUT!

Also, mark your calendars for friday.

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Currently listening to: Horse the Band
Song: Manateen
Album: The Mechanical Hand

September 10, 2009

TBSWC Reading in Philly

(Promotional Post)

The Broad Set Writing Collective is set to read in Philadelphia at Brickbat Books. The reading is September 18th (next friday) at 7pm.

Readers include (but are not limited to):

Pete Richter, Sam Cicero, Paul Mullin, Andrew Kaspereen, Brian Long and myself.

So come check out some awesome words being read aloud. There will be free beer, a freshly printed TBSWC zine and drinking games afterwords.

Spread the word and be sure to bring friends who are interested in simply hanging out with some cool people. We all enjoy meeting new faces.

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Currently listening to: Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Song: Faith in the Knife
Album: The City Sleeps In Flames

September 2, 2009

Hey

Remember when life was easy?

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Currently listening to: The Allman Bros Band
Song: Blue Sky
Album: Eat A Peach