Archive for October, 2011
Ask The Author: Suzanne Marie Hopcroft
Two Poems by Suzanne Marie Hopcroft are an addition to the PANK September Issue. She speaks with us here about larcenies, vices and smuggling. Consider this interview, and her poems, your Halloween treat. 1. What mythical animal would you cut … Continue reading
We Will Always Be Queer
Today, we debut our second queer issue. We loved last year’s queer issue, the richness and depth of the writing, and there was no question we would publish another (and another and another and another). I continue to think about … Continue reading
In the Time of the Blue Ball by Manuela Draeger, translated by Brian Evenson (A Review by J. A. Tyler)
In the Time of the Blue Ball is the tip of an iceberg. Translated by Brian Evenson, this book is a collection of three stories from Manuela Draeger’s ten story catalog featuring Bobby Potemkine, a hapless quasi police officer assigned … Continue reading
Look sharp, thrice
1. We’re looking for colaborators for a NOLA Invasion reading mid-November. Are you those people? Contact us. 2. We are still accepting entries for our third annual 1,001 Awesome Words contest, guest judged by the one and only Michael Martone. … Continue reading
Gallimaufry: Less Successful Fruit Drink Names
Surrogrape Mother Murderberry Splash Switchblade Vurpberry Watermeloncholy Salmonella Punch Lemon-Lime In The Time Of Cholera Dysentery Cherry Goiter A-pear-ances Can Be Deceiving Vasectomelon Splash Kiwi de Magnesia SacriliJuice! Banana Dilemma Orange “The Shakes” Crush
So Unexpected, That Dry Hot Wind
The Last Repatriate, by Matt Salesses, is being launched this week by Nouvella Books. Matt is one of our favorite writers, the author of our second book, and you cannot go wrong with his new title. Also he has a … Continue reading
Bring Down the Chandeliers by Tara Hardy (A Review by Brian Fanelli)
Write Bloody Press 85 pages, $15 Bring Down the Chandeliers is not a collection of poetry for the faint of heart, prude, or squeamish. At times, Tara Hardy’s poems can be unsettling, as they address rape and incest, using raw, … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Wendy Xu
Wendy Xu’s Three Poems appear in the September Issue. Here she answers our questions about where the series came from and theme songs. 1. If you were my father, what would you carry? Â A grocery list. And hopefully my … Continue reading
Invasion: New Orleans?
Short notice, we know, but this, that and the other have conspired to bring us to New Orleans November 17-19. Why not host an Invasion? Why we ask you? New Orleans peoples and surrounds, PANKsters and traveling language clowns, these … Continue reading
This Modern Writer: Closing Thoughts by Carmela Starace
Although I have deeply enjoyed my time in an MFA program, as I prepare to leave it I have to wonder, what the hell was I doing in an MFA program in the first place?  Obviously, I like to write. … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Kevin Vaughn
In August we published “Two Poems”, “The Savage Curtain” and “Aubade”, by Kevin Vaughn. You can get some extra details about them here, where he talks about style and distance among other things. 1. Why did you choose couplets as … Continue reading
We Got A New Format
PANK got technical. Thanks to the aid of our distributor, Disticor, we are pleased to announce the release of the new PANK app, available for Apple products. $6.99 gets you the app and a digital issue of your choice. Get it, … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Claire Burgess
In the August Issue were “Two Stories” by Claire Burgess. She answers our questions about various parts of her stories. 1. What would you leave to someone in your will? No easy-peasy leaving. Competitive, fast-paced treasure hunt. There will be … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Lindsay Norville
Lindsay Norville’s “Our Song” is in the August Issue. She discusses the elementary schoolyard, fatherly relationships, her love life, and illicit behavior. 1. What were you dreaming of in the schoolyard? Rainbows and unicorns. I kept it PG. Very Lisa … Continue reading
Gallimaufry: New (And Improved?) Choose Your Own Adventures!
Lost In A Cave! Oh, no! You are lost in a cave and you’re desperately trying to find a way out! Really, you have nobody to blame for this misfortune but yourself. Also, Daniel, who drugged you, tied you up, … Continue reading
Relentless and Dark and Sharp Sheets of Rain
Laura Ellen Scott’s Death Wishing is now available for sale but you can also get the Kindle version for FREE on Amazon so go and do so but also consider buying the book. The new Sink Review includes poetry by … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Sarah Layden
“The Woman Who Was A House” by Sarah Layden is a part of the PANK August Issue. Here, she talks with us about a lot about the wonderful story, how it came into being. 1. What if the woman was … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Karrie Waarala
Way back in June, when the days were just getting longer and the summer romances were just getting hotter, Two Poems by Karrie Waarala appeared in our June Issue.  Her poems are wonderful and here she discusses with us more like it was a … Continue reading
Boundaries by Elizabeth Nunez (A Review by David S. Atkinson)
Akashic Books $22.95 Tension is not usually comfortable in actual life. In fact, most people do what they can to avoid having tension in their lives. Strangely enough, though, tension seems generally necessary for stories to hold reader interest. If … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Blake Kimzey
Blake Kimzey’s work “Up And Away” is part of the September Issue. It is a wonderful piece and a great way to start your week would be to read it, and again if you already did. Here, he speaks with … Continue reading
Stories For Women
if you think you read this previously on a personal blog which no longer exists, i have two words for you: prove it. My wife says I should listen to her more often. Perhaps. Then again, Frank Ocean’s Nostalgia, Ultra grows … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Ruby Labrusciano-Carris
“A Third Floor 11:47 Story” by Ruby Labrusciano-Carris is a part of the August Issue. Here, we talk to her about her incluences, her secrets and her future. 1. What was your reaction when you found out PANK accepted this … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Art Taylor
Art Taylor’s fine instructional work of fiction, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”, appears in the PANK Special Crime Issue. He speaks here about recipes, relationships, and writing. 1. What meal would you make to kill someone you love? What … Continue reading
It Was Strange—The Sky Just Opened
First thing you should do is read Sean Doyle’s essay at The Rumpus. You will be moved. Pangur Ban Party’s Very Beautiful Women features a great many very beautiful women and work from contributors Ani Smith, Frank Hinton, Sarah Rose … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Aaron Michael Morales
“An Excerpt from Eat Your Children” by Aaron Michael Morales is a part of our PANK Special Crime Issue. Here, Mr. Morales answers our nitty questions about his work and about nunchucks. 1. How would you eat my children? Actually, … Continue reading
Four Books of Poetry by Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz (A Review by Alicia Kennedy)
Write Bloody Press Various page counts, $15 each The titles drew me to Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz’s first four books of poetry: Dear Future Boyfriend, Hot Teen Slut, Working Class Represent, and Oh Terrible Youth. They promised tales of the all-important … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Chris Offutt
“An Excerpt From “Hit Monkey” by Chris Offutt is part of our Crime Issue. Here, he speaks with us about training killer monkeys, body delivery and his favorite poem, among other things. 1. Does a poet need to have a … Continue reading
This Modern Writer: On Beds by Jessica Machado
In my twenties, a bed was not a place of comfort. Nor was it sexy or alluring. While others my age were finding forgotten pairs of underwear in the tangle of their bedsheets, or snuggling up to Prince Charming Enough, … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Anthony Neil Smith
“Excerpt From The Baddest Ass” by Anthony Neil Smith appears in the Special PANK Crime Issue. He answers our questions about prison, protection, and pariahs. 1. How do you protect yourself from white people? Well…agree with them? Having watched enough jeering crowds … Continue reading
Lit Mag Contest
Writer’s Relief is giving away multiple vouchers for literary journal subscriptions. To enter, writers/readers must commit to subscribing to two literary journals of their choice between now and October 12. They hope to help drum up some new subscribers for literary … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Andrew Brininstool
In the September issue is “Wild Honey” by Andrew Brininstool. If you haven’t read it already, this is the perfect piece/interview combination to start your weekend. 1. What would your church look like if you built one? It would look … Continue reading
Daddy’s by Lindsay Hunter (A Review by Joseph Owens)
Featherproof Books 217 pages OK, before I dive into this review, I feel compelled to offer my two cents on an issue I personally feel is pressing. “Experimental literature†is kind of a nebulous term and ultimately a misnomer. Though … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Claudia Cortese
These Three Poems by Claudia Cortese are a part of the August Issue. When asked to answer these questions, we were stoked she said yes. 1. Would you ever tell your parents the quality of sex you had the other … Continue reading
Gallimaufry: Just Another Day At The Gym
Boot Camp Class Okay, everyone, let’s start with some stretches! Ready? O-kay. Let’s begin with the arms in the air, and raise them…and raise them…and raise them! Come on, people, you just got caught swallowing 1.2 million dollars in canary … Continue reading
And Just Like That, An Unexpected Heat Came Over Us
The fall issue of Menacing Hedge features a story by Michelle Reale and three poems by Margaret Bashaar (1, 2, 3). In the new issue of R.K.VR.Y., Anne Leigh Parrish and others. Ryan Bradley’s chapbook, Mile Zero, is available from Maverick Duck Press. Congratulations to … Continue reading
Design Our Next Cover?
We’re looking for a cover designer for PANK 6. Â If you’re interested, please e-mail us at awesome at pankmagazine.com with a link, if possible, to a portfolio. We do offer a small honorarium for cover design.
Ask The Author: Christopher Lirette
Christopher Lirette has Two Poems published in our August issue. He elaborates on many wonderful subjects here. 1. Do you ever have dreams of becoming a real life Green Arrow? Would you use regular arrows or trick arrows? Â While … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Eric Shonkwiler
Eric Shonkwiler’s “For The Man After Me” is an addition to the PANK Special Crime Issue. 1. What would you do that would be worth being hunted over? Run away with a senator’s wife. Kill a man. That sort of … Continue reading
The Gambler’s Nephew by Jack Matthews (A Review by David Atkinson)
Etruscan Press $12.75 Perhaps I am just prejudiced against historical novels, but to me there seems to be a distinction between historical novels and novels that are set in a historical place and time. In the way I draw the … Continue reading
Ask The Author: Kyle Minor
Kyle Minor’s “How To Fire A Bullet” is a powerful, thrusting piece that appears in the special Crime Issue. Here, he answers all our questions about bullets and shots. 1. Is this how you would actually fire a bullet? You … Continue reading