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December 20, 2009
Two Fantastical Chapbooks
Two chapbooks are now out in the world and you should consider checking them out.
The first is Christopher DeWeese's Fireproof Swan, from Factory Hollow Press.
Isn't it beautiful? And I know Chris' poems always deliver the goods. Here is a little pinch from inside Fireproof Swan:
"You've got to do what I say/when I'm on fire:/plane all growth/and keep retiring your colors./Rust burns a
The first is Christopher DeWeese's Fireproof Swan, from Factory Hollow Press.
Isn't it beautiful? And I know Chris' poems always deliver the goods. Here is a little pinch from inside Fireproof Swan:
"You've got to do what I say/when I'm on fire:/plane all growth/and keep retiring your colors./Rust burns a
December 15, 2009
Titles
My current favorite title is Gillian Conoley's Some Gangster Pain. I think about it this title a lot. That is, it surfaces on my brain and I get a punch in my stomach because it is so good, so brilliant. What title punches you in the stomach?
December 9, 2009
"It is wonderful and magical to see a giant American Black Bear put his arm around a Bengal tiger and then to see the tiger nuzzle up to the bear..."
This is photo I saw on Sympotien, a blog I read almost every day. There are other gorgeous photos + good music + neato books + fishing + other awesome things on the blog. Also, this is the blog is run by my brother-in-law, Noah. He's awesome.Laurel Snyder's book, Any Which Wall, reviewed on bookslut. Her book sounds great for kiddos and the people who read to them.This story will make you a bit
December 3, 2009
A review of P & HPH is up on Tablet. Thanks to David Kauf...
A review of P & HPH is up on Tablet. Thanks to David Kaufmann for the careful reading and overall thoughtfulness.
December 2, 2009
November 28, 2009
Delicious Bits
Leveler (Eds. Jennifer H. Fortin, P.J. Gallo, Evan Glasson, and Yotam Hadass) is a new online poetry journal. It is quite nice.Matchbook (Eds. Brian Mihok and Edward Mullany) publishes "short fiction and indeterminate prose." It is quite smart.Both publications focus on the creative work and the critical thought. These are presented side by side and offer the reader a glimpse into the author's
November 24, 2009
How Lovely!
More lovely here.But on a different note....
November 19, 2009
Word Association with Seth Parker!!!
Word Association!I asked Seth Parker, editor/founder of Skein Magazine, and author of devastatingly gorgeous poems to word associate with me. Here are the results: Thither: Wither Crime: Slime Crimson: Cloak Festival: Charades Horse: Palindrome JFK: Lobster Jackie O.: China Vav: Yad Salt: Pfeffer Fawnzelle: Springtime Serious: Basketball Golf: Delicate Maw: Tendril
November 18, 2009
On Titles
My dear friend Brian Quinn had the following dream about the origins of Pink & Hot Pink Habitat:i had a dream last night that i went into some cupboard and there were all these candies like laffy taffies called "habitat" and there was a pink one and i was like, "oh. that's how natalie got the name." i saw a pink one and i was looking for a hot pink oneand i thought, "oh - very clever,
November 16, 2009
****Come To This Party****
6x6 Magazine is having a party and you are invited. Your are so lucky! Check this out:Special UDP Event: 6X6 PARTYThursday, November 19, 7:30pmCelebrate issues #18 and #19with readings by Maureen Thorson, Jules Cohen, Lucy Ives, Lee Norton, John Surowiecki, John High, and John Coletti.Live music by Frank Hoier, Boom Chick, and Holy Spirits.@ Shelton Walsmith's Studio267 Douglass St., Brooklyn (
