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Andrea Janov

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​I am a confluence of contradictions, fan of parallel structure, and nostalgic pack rat who writes poetry about punk rock kids, takes photos of forgotten places, and rescues discarded treasures. Most importantly I believe in the beauty of the ordinary, the power of the vernacular, and the history of the abandoned. My work strives to reveal the art in what we see, say, do, ignore, and forget every day.

I hold Creative Writing degrees from SUNY Purchase (BA) and Wilkes University (MFA). I have been published in several kick ass journals and my first collection, Mix Tapes and Photo Albums is out now on EMP Books.

Prior to all the fancy education and publication credits, I was raised by rock n’ roll parents who knew the importance of concerts an
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Mix Tapes and Photo Albums

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When the Messenger Is Hot by Elizabeth Crane
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Man, what can't Elizabeth Crane do? Everything I have read by her has been different in form and topic, but it is all remarkable. This collection was funny and sharp and poignant. The craft is impeccable. The voice(s) is (are) unique. The rhythm is m ...more
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Gypsy Boy on the Run by Mikey Walsh
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Reading Walsh's story, it was hard to believe that this all happened in the 90s and 00s, his story was one that you thought would have not been possible so recently. His direct and honest voice makes the reader root for him, even when he puts himself ...more
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Reading Walsh's story, it was hard to believe that this all happened in the 90s and 00s, his story was one that you thought would have not been possible so recently. His direct and honest voice makes the reader root for him, even when he puts himself ...more
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Even though I have seen the movie (albeit only once) and know what happens (maybe I forgot, maybe the book is different), this had far too much tension for me.
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I really wish that I had read this when I was younger. As such an empathetic kid, I could only imagine how this would have made such a deep impact on me.
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15 Ways to Stay Alive by Daphne Gottlieb
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Gottlieb's voice is authentic, precise, and conversational all at the same time. The ordinary to the subversive is all fodder for poetry in Gottlieb's world, and that is a world that we should all be a part of. Though I like her original work (as opp ...more
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87172 Punk Hostage Press — 375 members — last activity Feb 19, 2020 09:45AM
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