The newest column in The First Year series that I collaborate on for the wonderful site Portal del Sol (which talks about the trials and tribulations of starting a literary journal) is now up (and, this month, it’s written by me). It’s about triumphs. You can find it here.
Song of the day: “Winter Beats” by I Break Horses
Sweden at its best.
Song of the day: “Repatriated” by Handsome Furs
I’ve been handing out some real gems this week. You’re welcome.
Song of the day: “Midnight City” by M83
I tend to find it quite difficult to compile “All-time Best of” lists in regards to movies and music, tending to focus instead on what I think is best at that moment specifically. However, there is one band who will always be at the top of my list as favorite band ever: M83.
If you aren’t familiar, you should make yourself. This is the single from the new album out in October:
And, as a bonus, an amazingly beautiful promo vid for the album:
Song of the day: “Go Outside” by Cults
The official music video is pretty great, but gets in the way of the music at times, so I present to you the audio-only version. Enjoy it. You know you want to.
My poem “Woman at the Bar” published in The Huron River Review Issue 10
Good times: My poem “Woman at the Bar” was published in Issue 10 of The Huron River Review.
Now, typically that’s the end of this sort of spiel, when I announce such things, but this journal, which is published at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan (where I teach part-time), is just plain gorgeous—as well as award-winning—so I thought I’d include a few pics and let you know it’s available for $6 on campus, if you’re ever in the area.
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My poem “My Stylist at Supercuts” published in Thunderclap! Magazine Issue 6
Midwestern Gothic Issue 2 (Summer 2011)
Midwestern Gothic Issue 2 (Summer 2011) is now available for purchase.
Check out the buy page here, where you can order a hardcopy, PDF, and various other eBook formats. It’s worth it. I guarantee.
Song of the day: “Bury Us Alive” by STRFKR
Okay, so I chose the more politically correct version of this band’s name. Starf***er could also work. Whatever. I’m feeling PC today.
My short story “Wet Seed Wild” published in Hamilton Stone Review 24
My short story “Wet Seed Wild” was published in Hamilton Stone Review 24. Check it out here.