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Interview

Thinking about talking to writers

I just returned from the first Barrelhouse/Hobart Writer Camp, and after spending a few days talking with other writers about writing in the Pennsylvania wilderness, I’ve been inspired to revisit all of the author interviews I’ve conducted over the years.

In case any of you want to check these out, too, I’ve made a convenient list below. Just click on the author’s name to find the interview:

Lydia Davis

Stacey D’Erasmo

Noy Holland

Jessica Hollander

Benjamin Johncock

Alexander MacLeod

Courtney Maum

Ondjaki

Ethan Rutherford

Plus there’s this piece, which contains small responses from some of the above, but also Charles Baxter, Vanessa Blakeslee, Jennine Capó Crucet, Julia Elliott, Roxane Gay, Amelia Gray, Lindsay Hunter, Bret Anthony Johnston, Stephen Graham Jones, Maya Lang, Rebecca Makkai, Jess Row, Ted Thompson, Laura van den Berg, and Kevin Wilson.

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Book Review Essay

Some (new) News

A few new items have popped up recently.

One is a tiny essay I wrote called “Exoneration,” which appears in the latest issue of 5×5. It’s only one sentence long, but that sentence is far from short.

Also out are a couple of book reviews. At NC, I got to talk about Masande Ntshanga’s amazing novel, The ReactiveAnd I was so happy to review Abby Frucht and Laurie Alberts’ new, crazy tale, A Well-Made Bed, for The Northwest Review of Books.

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Fiction

One day, a man wakes up …

My story, “Fatherwifehusband,” about a man who turns into a baby, is in the new issue of Corium Magazine. I’ve loved Corium for quite some time, so I’m very happy they published the piece. What’s great is that my story is included in a pretty loaded issue, full of writers I respect so, so much. Do yourself a favor and read the whole thing, (virtual) cover to cover.

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Fiction

A new story (involving imaginary friends)

So pleased to have a piece, “Mr. Dinosaur,” in the new issue of StorychordA big thanks to Kate Senecal, who curated the issue.