Monthly Archives: August 2009

In the bathtub tonight… Me: “So you know how Daddy is a writer and writes stories?” Ethan: “No.” (Awkward pause #1.) Me: “Oh. Well. It’s kind of what I do, sometimes. And pretty soon there’s going to be this reading, … Continue reading →

The debut issue of The Collagist, the online literary journal from Dzanc Books, is now live. Quite the lineup: Chris Bachelder, Gordon Lish, Kevin Wilson, Kim Chinqee and more.

I was lucky enough to attend the very first Tin House Summer Writers Workshop. I think it was five years ago. But I’m not sure. I met some wonderful people, gained a lot of knowledge, and got the push I … Continue reading →

Man, I wished I worked at NPR so I could see all these concerts. The latest is from The Swell Season. That would be Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of Once fame. They have a new album coming out, called … Continue reading →