Matt Nagin's Blog: Matt Nagin, on Writing - Posts Tagged "writing"

Lately, I've been writing poems in odd places....like on a packed subway car that smells of rat piss, or in a radiology testing lab, or in middle of a crowded bar. I write on the Notes section of my iPhone; believe there is something to writing while in the midst of madness; you enter the chaos; are hurled into new directions; it makes it all a bit more unhinged. Perhaps it is paying dividends.

My new poem "Agonies & Bliss" was published in the October 2017 issue of Gravel Magazine so please check it out here. https://www.gravelmag.com/matt-nagin....

Meanwhile, my debut poetry collection, "Butterflies Lost Within The Crooked Moonlight," just obtained a terrific write-up in Kirkus Review. It was compared to Gnostic poetry, stuff like Robert Creely (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem...), as well as the beats like Kerouac and Ginsberg. Read the full review here: (https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...).

Would love if you’d check out my book and let me know what you think. I am also always looking for other poetry or fiction to read--authors I don't know--so if you have suggestions for me I'd be much obliged.

Thanks!

I’ve been busy working on my upcoming poetry collection—narrowing in on a title and preparing to submit it to publishers. Does anyone have any publishers they might recommend?

My last book obtained strong reader and critical reviews and decent sales (50 Amazon Reviews so far). Hoping for a publisher that gives me a degree of creative control and that has an interest in poetic exploration/experimentation.

Over the last few months a number of poems have been published that will be included in the collection (some after further editing/polishing). I've provided a few samples below--hope you enjoy!

Would love your feedback!

Happy Writing! Happy Reading! Stay positive! (At one point I was thinking of writing a book of suicide notes--so I know what I'm talking about!).

Foliate Oak published “When An Angel Falls,” which can be read here:https://www.foliateoak.com/matt-nagin...

“If We Are Doomed” can be read at Quail Bell Magazine--http://www.quailbellmagazine.com/the-...

The Wire’s Dream has included “Hermit on the Subway” in their third collection, as well as an interview I did for them. Check them out here: https://thewiresdreammagazine.wordpre...

“Sanctity of Impulse” has been included in Vol III, issue I of The Ibis Head Review. Please consider purchasing a copy here: https://www.theibisheadreview.com/vol...

My first poetry collection, “Butterflies Lost Within The Crooked Moonlight” has garnered 50 reviews on Amazon. Of course I’m still looking for more reviews so let me know if you’re interested. https://www.amazon.com/Butterflies-Lo...

God Bless America! (Then again, I'm an atheist, so what do I know?)

Love,

Matt

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I was interviewed by Titaninkorp about my writing process. Some creative types have
told me it was helpful, so I am sharing it here (https://www.titaninkorp.com/index.php...)

Additionally, good news! I just completed my second poetry book and am seeking a traditional publisher. If anyone has any leads or advice I'd be much obliged. Thanks!

Hi. I'm writing this from my kitchen table in Montgomery, Alabama. Most of my life I spent in New York City. Moving here has been a big change but a great one. There is everything you could want down south....sunshine, fresh air, bible study groups. Okay, I don't partake in the last of these, but I am intrigued.

Anyway, I'm writing this blog because I wanted to share some interviews I've been doing about writing, the creative process, and my latest books. If you're a fan of mine, and I know there are at least three or four of you out there, please consider watching these videos.

The first is called The Writer Talks and was a chance to discuss the truly challenging times India is going through in terms of the pandemic, the new double mutant variant, the lack of oxygen in hospitals, as well as how all that relates to my poetry book, Notes From The Bonfire If you haven't checked out this book yet, it discusses what I experienced after coming down with coronavirus and my general poetic response to the whole pandemic. I caught it in March 2020, in New York City, the heart of the first U.S. epicenter, and employed those experiences in discussing this harrowing time.

I was also recently on the DYI Writer Podcast where we had a more general discussion of the creative process. I offered some tips for writing humor and described my creative process. We also tackled how I approach writing in different modes (humor, poetry etc.), the indie publishing scene, book marketing, and many other writing-related topics. This was another fun podcast and it was great to discuss "Notes From The Bonfire," and my humor book, Do Not Feed The Clown

In addition to the above, I also discussed my books recently on The Staten Island Comedy Show and on The EdTyll Show on 660AM, Florida Man Radio.

If you do get to check out my latest poetry collection, "Notes From The Bonfire," 50% of proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders. If you prefer, you can also contribute directly to this great charity in support of India and the crisis they face Here

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