Archive for December, 2009
One Last Roundup for 2009
At Matchbook, you will find a new short story from Michelle Reale. The VSF blog continues to impress and Matt Bell’s recent post on organizing a collection of VSF offers excellent advice. In the new issue of Zygote in My … Continue reading
Ask the Author: James Tadd Adcox
James Tadd Adcox, editor of one of the more interesting new literary magazines, Artifice, keeps finding things including answers to Guy Brookshire’s always unique questions. Have you ever been followed by a/n: Animal; Small Child; Private Investigator? 1. Yes. Â Animals … Continue reading
Ask the Author: Keith Kurzman
Keith Kurzman offers useful advice in the event of a plane crash and talks about late night driving, things left behind and lessons poetry should learn. Have you ever driven all night long? From where to where? At any point … Continue reading
Ask the Author: Steve Himmer
In the December issue, Steve Himmer offers a novel excerpt that leaves the reader wanting more. Â In today’s interview, Steve and Guy discuss the proper reading material for quitting a job, punishment, and the funniest short stories they ever … Continue reading
It’s My Two Cents: Dunham, Jillette, Litbloggers, King, Sabotage, Shortz
It’s Christmas, which means people might be reading this or might not. Or perhaps you’re Jewish, Asian, African, or my favorite, Depressed..I love this quote by Carroll Dunham: “In the contemporary context, there appears to be a divergence between “sincere” … Continue reading
Ask the Author: Kristina Marie Darling
Kristina Marie Darling, with work both in PANK 4 and the December issue, talks about history, Santa’s lap and recommended reading for a dreaded holiday. Do you feel/have any special connection to the children in Peter Pan? Whenever people ask … Continue reading
Not Quite the Three Wise Men, But We Bring News
At Anastamoo, Adam Moorad, RA Allen, Corey Mesler, and Mel Bosworth. Hali, Halle, Hamako by Matt Bell appears in Buffalo’s ArtVoice. Ben Loory has a really lovely story in Wigleaf–The Rope and the Sea. He also shares some celebrity sightings … Continue reading
Ask the Author: Eric Beeny
Eric Beeny, persistent and charming, is featured in the December issue with his story Living Expenses. Today, he talks with Guy Brookshire about the dream of books, being taught more than one can learn and the deceit of fiction. Have … Continue reading
We Take Me Apart: A Review by Nicelle Davis
The remarkable thing about love is how it operates as an entity—something born miraculously with a fast unraveling life span. Love lives, dies then haunts. The human body seems merely a house within which love can sully the sheets and … Continue reading
Spotlight: Molly Gaudry, Writer, Editor, Charmer
As part of this week’s focus on new books, Nicelle Davis interviewed Molly Gaudry, author of the lush novella We Take Me Apart, out now from mud luscious press. 1.The flow of We Take Me Apart appears effortless. How were … Continue reading
Ask the Author: John Haggerty
John Haggerty spins a delightful yarn about The Incredible Teeth of Bobby Mcgraw in the December issue. He offers us a brief tutorial on California geography, an update on the state of his teeth and more in today’s interview with … Continue reading
Holy Giveaway Winners, Batman!
We were so excited about the response to the giveaway that we’re going to offer three copies each of One Hour of Television, We Take Me Apart, and Inconceivable Wilson. Even more exciting, Molly Gaudry has generously decided to give … Continue reading
Ask the Author: Janet Freeman
In the December issue, Janet covers Gabriel Garcia Marquez and in today’s interview she reveals that marriage is the worst injury she has ever committed unto herself, among other lovely tidbits. Have you ever been to Taos, New Mexico? What … Continue reading
Ask the Author: I. Fontana
I. Fontana’s Amnesia appears in the December issue. Today, he talks with Guy Brookshire about ruins, strange things, and his preferred mode of communication. 1. Are there pre-columbian ruins in Guadalajara? Â Have you ever been to the ruins of … Continue reading
Friday GIVEAWAY
Kristina Born’s One Hour of Television Molly Gaudry’s We Take Me Apart JA Tyler’s Inconceivable Wilson Also, we want to thank Joseph Young who donated our last giveaway’s copy of Easter Rabbit. We’ll do a drawing. Leave a comment with … Continue reading
It’s My Two Cents: Telfer, Hickey, The Laughers, Colins, Claire, Nash, Afros
Greetings from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, while I wait for my flight to Albany International Airport. Â The latter is international, we think, because of a flight to Toronto once a month. Â But Chicago? The wind is cold, the … Continue reading
HOLIDAY SALE
We are having an epic holiday sale. PANK 4: $8.00 PANK 4 + 5: $12 PANK 4 + 5 + 6: $20 How to Take Yourself Apart, How to Make Yourself Anew by Aaron Burch: $6 Chapbook + PANK 4: … Continue reading
PANK is short for Contributor GPS
The December issue is live. Visit Pentagon City with Rachel Yoder in Wigleaf. JA Tyler talks about books at Recommended Reading. And he has a tiny thing at Slingshot. He tells of the chipmunk at Everyday Genius. Kangaroos hop at … Continue reading
Guest Post: Dave Clapper Tweets While Drinking Scotch and Reading Submissions
An old friend asked me recently what we’re looking for in stories we accept for SmokeLong Quarterly. Since we’ve changed to a rotating editor on a weekly basis, it’s a little different. I can’t speak for every editor, but here … Continue reading
ANNALEMMA PRESENTS — HOLIDAY IN CAMBODIA: A COLLECTION OF HOLIDAY STORIES FOR A GOOD CAUSE
In the winter of 2007 editor, author,  and  activist Anne Elizabeth Moore was invited to live to Phnom Penh to teach  Cambodian young women how to make zines. She plans to return December 24th to continue her ongoing project. We … Continue reading
Ask the Author: Sheldon Lee Compton
Sheldon Lee Compton writes about drugs, sex and rock and roll in the December issue, then answers questions in today’s interview about drugs, sex and rock and roll. What do you find sexy? Other than the basics, I’d say a … Continue reading
A Virtual Stocking Stuffer–December PANK
The time for December PANK is upon us. In our final issue of the year, you will find wondrous and at times whimsical words from James Tadd Adcox, Eric Beeny, Sheldon Lee Compton, Kristina Marie Darling, I Fontana, Janet Freeman, … Continue reading
It’s My Two Cents: Mathews, Cupcakes, Shukert, Nuno, Vito, Chet
I’m back after a week-long bender of book tour and absentee blogging…Thank you for your patience, oh readers and Panksters…Onward to two-centsing… Coat racks are bullshit…Did you know that the Thoreau family–the Henry-David-Thoreau Thoreaus, the go out into the woods … Continue reading
Ask the Author: Eric Shorey
Eric Shorey’s Sirius appears in the November issue. Today, he talks with J. Bradley about a soundtrack for his story, the sound of screams in space, and the best sci-fi. 1. How did you prepare yourself to capture the isolation … Continue reading
A Wintery Week Brings News of the Word
Daniel Nester has been nominated for a Pushcart by the Indiana Review for his essay “Cousin Mike: A Memoir” (from issue 31.1, Summer 2009). TIM (NOT UNDER THE RADAR) JONES YELVINGTON and Alicia Gifford were nominated for a Pushcart by … Continue reading
Easter Rabbit Release Party 12/12
Tis the season to celebrate the birth of Joseph Young’s first book, Easter Rabbit. The party is at the Hexagon, in Baltimore (1825 N Charles St) THIS SATURDAY NIGHT. It opens at 7pm, the show starts at 8:30. It’s free, … Continue reading
Ask the Author, Joe Stracci
Joe Stracci’s evocative story, The Fourth, perfectly captures a holiday weekend spent with family. In his interview, he talks about writing that is neither this nor that, authentic dialogue, and beverages of choice. 1. I can’t quite put my finger … Continue reading
Ask the Editor: Johnathon Williams, Editor, Linebreak
1. I really love Linebreak and the choice to feature a single poem per week. How did the magazine come about and how did you make the decision to approach publishing in this singular manner? Thanks for the props on … Continue reading
Ask the Author, Jeanann Verlee
Jeanann Verlee shares three poems in the November issue and talks with us about imagery, letters to former selves, and the tattoo she wants most. 1. When it comes to poetry, I’m very into imagery and you have a fantastic … Continue reading
Ask the Author: Marie Elizabeth Mali
Read or listen to three poems from Marie Elizabeth Mali in the November issue and then enjoy this interview where she talks about current projects, snakes in the bedroom, and pacing because timing is everything. 1. How many “Town of” … Continue reading
News from MLP
12.1.09 brings news from Mud Luscious Press, in the form of this: WE TAKE ME APART by Molly Gaudry, the debut title in the Mud Luscious Press Novel(la) Series, is shipping this month. $12. Read an excerpt & get a … Continue reading
Ask the Author: Helen Vitoria
We are not supposed to have favorites, but Helen Vitoria’s remarkable We Were Horses holds a special place in our minds and hearts. Read further to see Helen discuss the power of concise writing, her favorite short poems and her … Continue reading
We Always Know Where You Are
Think of us like one of those house arrest bracelets. Publish with us and we will always know where you are. At Everyday Genius, Jensen Beach does wonderful things with repetition in  We Cannot Cross the River. Cooper Renner’s … Continue reading
You Didn’t Ask For My Opinion But…
1. Have you checked out the website for Aaron Buch’s amazing chapbook? Have you bought yourself a copy yet? Are you interested in reviewing the chapbook? If so, drop us a line. 2. Have you been reading Daniel Nester’s freakin’ … Continue reading
Sex Dungeon for Sale!
Patrick Wensink recently decided there’s only one way to celebrate the release of his book, “Sex Dungeon for Sale!”Â. And that is by holding a coloring contest. He had a series of illustrations created based on some of the book’s … Continue reading
This Modern Writer: Stupid Video Games by Erin Fitzgerald
I started playing EverQuest in 2001. Most video game addiction stories start with a friend who coaxes you into playing, and mine is no different. Over the course of two weeks I went from “I dunno…” to a full time … Continue reading
A Holiday Gift Guide + Gifts for You, Dear Readers
Our gift guide is simple this year. Visit our store and purchase a subscription to PANK 4 or more. We’re also selling Aaron Burch’s chapbook How to Take Yourself Apart, How To Make Yourself Anew for the low, low price … Continue reading
Ask the Author: Ravi Mangla
A woman and a firefighter meet at the top of a ladder in Ravi Mangla’s Summit. He also talks with us about literary arm wrestling opponents, better climbing through technology and living in a bookstore. 1. If you had the … Continue reading
PANKcast!
1. Kudos to the publishing industry, where memoirs are written by people with genuinely awesome stories to tell and not Miss USA contestants whining about their cup size! 2. I would go to Boston just to hit up these bookstores. … Continue reading