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The issue of stories and novels not selling for being “too quiet” came up a while back over at Literary Rejections on Display. I’ve heard the same feedback about my story collection. What does this mean? I’m assuming it means … Continue reading →

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 →