(meta)writing in (non)fiction
Wonderboys & Wondergirls,
I am honored to have "Adventure Island" included in a new anthology titled "(meta)writing in (non)fiction", edited by Jill Talbot. Along with my piece, Jill conducted an interview with me about writing about videogames as well as my experience in metawriting. It was an excellent conversation and very inspirational--it's always nice to think critically about your own work and come up with reasons as to why you do what you do. I am very excited for the anthology to come out and I will be published alongside folks such as Bernard Cooper, Cathy Day, Brian Doyle, Robin Hemley, Pam Houston, David Lazar, E. J. Levy, Ander Monson, Ryan Van Meter, as well as my good friend Sarah Blackman.
Artifice Magazine
Sweeteners,
Tuscaloosa Craigslist Missed Connections 1, 2, and 3 will be published in Artifice Mag #3. I am psyched. I love Artifice. Like, I know I say I love other journals, but I really really love these guys, specifically Tadd Adcox & Rebekah Silverman. They are the best. I have an Artifice sticker on my refrigerator. I have an Artifice print on my mantle. I will hug Artifice Magazine when I go to Chicago. We will listen to Armada Latina. Kaboom!
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Tuscaloosa Missed Connections
Ships passing by me in the night,
I've been having some fun lately writing Tuscaloosa Missed Connections on Craigslist. I was inspired by this when I hosted a World Cup Dance Party and I was directed towards an entry that had happened at the World Cup Dance Party. So, when I'm not in the mood to work on any of my countless other projects (that I should be working on), I've gotten into the habit of writing these. Here are two for your reading pleasure.
Sonora Review
Dunkaroos,
I was selected as a finalist for Sonora Review's Concentrated Nonfiction Contest, meaning that my essay 'Double Dribble' will be published in the fall issue of the magazine. Time to celebrate! Sonora Review has been crankin' out a beautiful journal since way before I was born and it is truly an honor to not only be included in the issue but to be selected as one of the finalists.
Uncanny Valley
Robobabes,
I am honored to be the first contributor to Uncanny Valley, a website started by Mike Meginnis and his wife Tracy Bowling who have a super awesome thing going, and just so happen to be really really really nice. My piece will be published in the near future, but check out the website for some really great postings about all things technology/videogames. I'll be posting some things on there from time to time once I get my act together (one day, people, one day).
Booth
Bulldogs,
My piece 'As Is' is being published in Booth Magazine in September. Very excited to be in the journal--the stuff that they're putting out has been really wonderful--love the design and being a Colts fan, I'm a sucker for all things Indianapolis. Many thanks to Bryan Furuness of Booth (and the excellent On Earth As It Is) and all of the editors at Butler.
Hobart
Goombas,
Happy to report that my story Super Mario Bros has been picked up by Hobart! Many thanks to Aaron Burch for being a great editor and lover of all things Nintendo and great literature. I'm psyched to see it in the Fall/Winter Issue.
Published For A Day
Many thanks to the folks at WordRiot who are publishing my novel, i/o, for a day on their website.
You only have today, so download and enjoy!