Archive for February, 2008
Interview with Elizabeth Crane
I am in the process of rereading Elizabeth Crane’s All this Heavenly Glory, which I love.
Bookslut has an interview up with her, which focuses on her newest book, You Must Be This Happy to Enter. From Bookslut:
The title’s perfectly apt: YOU MUST BE THIS HAPPY TO ENTER, with a ferociously happy Precious Moments creature staring [...]
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I thought I had a few years
During a goodbye:
Me: “Keegan, remember, if you want to say hi or talk over the weekend, you can call me on the phone.”
Keegan: [looking indignant, hands out for emphasis] “I just gave you a hug and a kiss. Like everyday! I do not need to call you on the phone!” [now walking away]
Me: “Ok then, [...]
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Keegan Said
“Mommy?”
“Yes?”
“What are those lines on your forehead?”
“Wrinkles. Wrinkles, honey.”
“Oh. Why?”
“Because I’m getting old.”
“Oh. Mommy?”
“Yes?”
“Your hair is a little bit dried out. A little bit dry.” [patting my hair]
“Yes, yes it is.”
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Zombies are True
Book Review…
Link, Kelly. Magic for Beginners. Orlando: Harvest Books, 2006.
The nine stories in Kelly Link’s second collection are fantastic, meaning incredibly good and also containing elements of fantasy. They are innovative and down to earth, about people, the things people do and feel. Some of the most sparkling gems in this collection [...]
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Great “Best Of” List
I’m too lazy to compile a best of list for 2007. Also, I feel like ‘07 slipped by without enough reading of contemporary work on my part. I did manage to almost read everything ever published by Eudora Welty, but, again, that’s not new. And, I read my share of student essays…So, I direct you [...]
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Link at GSU!!!
Kelly Link will read in Atlanta this month, along with Sarah Gorham. I am not familiar with Gorham’s work, but Link is one of my favorite contemporary writers. Her collection of stories Magic for Beginners is one of the most interesting, startling, colorful, and memorable books I’ve read. My three favorite stories from this collection [...]
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WANTED
Ok. So. (imagine hand gestures meant to convey encouragement and excitement. )
I’m interested in profiling tattoo artists (and fabulous original tat work) in future issues of SUB-LIT. Please spread the word to those who might be interested. Submissions are open. I’d love to see some high quality photos of original tattoo work, as well [...]
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