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Interviewed in the Los Angeles Times about my class on Don DeLillo

19 Monday Oct 2020

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Carolyn Kellogg, Dana Spiotta, DeLillo, Don DeLillo, Jonathan Lethem, Los Angeles Times, Rachel Kushner, The Silence

Honored to be interviewed by the amazing Carolyn Kellogg in the Los Angeles Times about my class and academic conference on Don DeLillo at The New School on the occasion of DeLillo’s new novel THE SILENCE, which will be released tomorrow. Thanks to Carolyn and the LA Times for letting me be part of the conversation about Don DeLillo, along with Rachel Kushner, Dana Spiotta, Jonathan Lethem.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2020-10-09/don-delillos-new-novel-the-silence-and-his-enduring-influence

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Hosting the 2018 The Story Prize Awards Ceremony: WEDS, MARCH 6, 2019 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

10 Thursday Jan 2019

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I’m honored to be hosting the 2018 The Story Prize Reading and Awards Ceremony at The New School, in NYC, on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

The Story Prize, now in its 15th year, just announced this year’s finalists:

A LUCKY MAN, by Jamel Brinkley (Graywolf Press)
YOUR DUCK IS MY DUCK, by Deborah Eisenberg (Ecco)
FLORIDA, by Lauren Groff (Riverhead Books)

These three finalists for The Story Prize were chosen from more than 100 short story collections published in 2018, representing 79 different publishers or imprints. The finalists will read from and discuss their work with Larry Dark, the director of the award. The event will culminate with the announcement of the winner, who will be presented with a check for $20,000.

Congratulations to the three finalists! Please join us on March 6th.

Details here!

The BOOKS section of THE BROOKLYN RAIL (June 2017)

14 Friday Jul 2017

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As I finish up my editing work on the next issue of The Brooklyn Rail, I want to take a minute to celebrate the most recent issue, June 2017, full of interviews and reviews with poets, fiction writers, and essayists, many of them debut authors. Lisa Ko talks with Nicole Treska about Ko’s debut novel THE LEAVERS. Gabino Iglesias reviews Morgan Parker’s newest collection of poems THERE ARE MORE BEAUTIFUL THINGS THAN BEYONCE. Melissa Febos talks with Ryan Berg about her newest collection of essays, ABANDON ME, which Berg calls a “fiercely intelligent and remarkably intimate investigation of love and obsession, trauma and resiliency.” Our regular fiction critic John Domini reviews Lance Olsen‘s DREAMLIVES OF DEBRIS and Barbara Browning‘s THE GIFT. Mr. Domini also offers us an extended literary essay on the setting of New York City in three novels by Don DeLillo: GREAT JONES STREET, UNDERWORLD, and COSMOPOLIS. David Varno reviews Emmanuel Carrère‘s THE KINGDOM. Kristy Eldredge‘s talks with fiction writer Stacey Levine about her work and her recent collection THE GIRL WITH BROWN FUR: TALES & STORIES. Poet Mai Der Vang talks with Alex Dueben about her first book of poetry, AFTERLAND, just released by Graywolf Press. Joseph Scapellato discusses his debut story collection, BIG LONESOME, with James Tadd Adcox. Yvonne C. Garrett covers new books by women in rock: Kristin Hersh’s RATGIRL, Kim Gordon’s GIRL IN A BAND, and Carrie Brownstein’s HUNGER MAKES ME A MODERN GIRL. Ms. Garrett also covers Chris Offutt‘s memoir MY FATHER THE PORNOGRAPHER and Monica Drake‘s debut story collection THE FOLLY OF LOVING LIFE. Matt Grant reviews Taylor Larsen‘s debut novel STRANGER, FATHER, BELOVED. And J. T. Price gives us one of the best interviews (in my opinion) with author Paul Auster I’ve read in a while. Auster discusses his newest novel, 4 3 2 1, and so much more. Mr. Price also offers us an extensive consideration of Amy Hungerford‘s newest book of literary criticism MAKING LITERATURE NOW.

Many thanks to all of my amazing writers.

Read it here: http://brooklynrail.org/2017/6/books

Moderating panel on MFA programs at AAWW, Brooklyn, NY, Sat, June 25, 1:00 PM

25 Saturday Jun 2016

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“Creative writing courses, especially at the undergraduate level, may not necessarily produce the world’s next generation of literary geniuses. As I see it, that is not the purpose of such courses anyway. A deeper more important purpose is to afford students at least a glimpse of what it is like to be a creative writer. And that purpose cannot be accomplished without significant and sustained attention to process.” —Tim Mayers (as quoted in Darin Ciccotelli‘s excellent article on MFA programs in the AWP Writer’s Chronicle.)

Let’s discuss today: http://aaww.org/pubcon16/#menu1

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WHAT I WISHED I KNEW BEFORE I GOT MY MFA

Novelists Naomi Jackson (Iowa Writers Workshop), Karim Dimechkie (The Michener Center), and Kaitlyn Greenidge (Hunter MFA) discuss their pre- and post-MFA experience and give advice about how to navigate the writing program. Moderated by author Joseph Salvatore (The Brooklyn Rail), an assistant professor at The New School.

BOA Editions, one of the major sponsors of this year’s ‪#‎AWP16‬! Happy 40th, BOA! See you all at AWP 2016: BOA 40th Anniversary Panel & Party!

31 Thursday Mar 2016

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Proud as holy heck to see my beloved publisher, BOA Editions, as one of the major sponsors of this year’s ‪#‎AWP16‬!

Happy 40th, BOA!

See you all at AWP 2016: BOA 40th Anniversary Panel & Party!IMG_6265

AWP 2016 kick-off dinner in Los Angeles

31 Thursday Mar 2016

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Thanks to John Domini for organizing a wonderful dinner last night in Los Angeles to kick off AWP 2016. Got to see and meet friends Naomi Ulsted, Tony Ardizzone Jesse Lee Kercheval, Olivia Kate Cerrone, Joe Amato, Lyz Lenz and Michele Filgate. A wonderful evening.12891039_10153571022912894_4620171792327780669_o

Thursday, Oct. 22nd, 2015, 8 PM — Helping launch new Brooklyn reading series!

19 Monday Oct 2015

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Join us this Thursday, Oct. 22nd, 8 PM, Brooklyn, for the launch of HIP Lit’s new monthly salon series happening in “The Hideaway,” the lofted literary love-nest upstairs at Be Electric Studios in Brooklyn. Come check out this new space and reading series. I’ll be reading alongside Matthew Vollmer Carmiel Banasky, and Nancy Hightower, all of whom have new books out, which will be for sale on Thursday. Please join us in initiating this space with an evening of readings, good company, and a whole lotta lofted love. Free Admission. BYOB.

HUGE thanks to Brittney Inman Canty, Erin Harris, and Kim Perel.

https://www.facebook.com/events/411189809078297/Hideaway

Reading at launch party for “A Book of Uncommon Prayer” anthology at Housing Works, NYC, Tues., May 19, 2015, 7 PM

11 Monday May 2015

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Ariel Lown Lewiton, Benjamin Samuel, Catherine Lacey, Christy Crutchfield, Courtney Maum, Dawn Raffel, J. Robert Lennon, Jaime Clarke, Joseph Salvatore, outpost 19, Rick Moody, Robert Lopez

I’m so ABookofUncommonPrayer-MVollmer-coverexcited to be reading alongside some of my favorite writers, as we celebrate the release of “A Book of Uncommon Prayer,” an anthology of everyday invocations by 64 authors, edited by Matthew Vollmer, published by Outpost 19.

Join us at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, Tues., May 19, 7pm, for a launch party and brief readings by Jaime Clarke, Christy Crutchfield, Catherine Lacey, J. Robert Lennon, Ariel Lown Lewiton, Robert Lopez, Courtney Maum, Rick Moody, Dawn Raffel, Joseph Salvatore, Benjamin Samuel and more. Hosted by J. Robert Lennon.

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June 2014 issue of The Brooklyn Rail is on stands and online now

14 Saturday Jun 2014

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Let the summer literary celebrations begin! TheJune-Rail-cover June issue of The Brooklyn Rail is on stands and online now. Again, I have to express my pride in our “In Conversation” series. Whether you’re writer, reader, or both, you’ll love this growing series. This month we feature interviews with poet Tony Leuzzi with David Groff; Kenan Trebincevic and Susan Shapiro with Rob Williams; as well as another installment of the NYPL Young Lion Matt Bell‘s monthly interview series. This month, Matt offers up an amazing interview with debut novelist D Foy. Books under review this month include Courtney Maum‘s poignant and playful debut I AM HAVING SO MUCH FUN HERE WITHOUT YOU, reviewed by Elizabeth Eslami; there’s John Domini‘s smart collection of critcism THE SEA-GOD’S HERB, reviewed by J.C. Hallman; and there’s Tony Leuzzi‘s gorgeous new volume of poetry THE BURNING DOOR, reviewed by Steve Fellner; also there’s Spuyten Duyvil’s incredible new anthology of contemporary experimental women writers WRECKAGE OF REASON II: BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD, edited by Nava Renek & Natalie Nuzzo, reviewed by Joyelle McSweeney.

Upcoming issues will feature Bret Anthony Johnston, Karen Russell, Lee Klein, Catherine Lacey, Nicolle Elizabeth, Darcey Steinke, Kathleen Rooney, Patricia Patty Park, and many more. Stay tuned!

Huge thanks to the remarkable Sara Roffino and Books editor Katie Rolnickand Andrea Scrima for the tip-off.

http://www.brooklynrail.org/

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H.I.P. Lit Reading Series: The End of the World Edition, Friday, May 16th, 2014

10 Saturday May 2014

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Among Savages, Brittney Canty, Demon Camp, Erin Harris, H.I.P. Lit, Jen Percy, Jennifer Percy, Kim Perel, The Paperbox in Brooklyn

As NYC-area reading events go, this is one of my favorites. The H.I.P. Reading Series is one of the slyest, wittiest, campiest, and most talented reading events I’ve ever experienced. And “experienced” rather than merely “attended” is the distinction to be made here: The three women who conceive and curate each themed reading event are equal parts Peggy Guggenheim, Bill Graham, and P.T. Barnum; and each event is a singular happening never to be experienced again. And what’s more: They showcase some of the best writers around. I’ll be in attendance this Friday, May 16th, for their End of The World edition, which Erin Harris, Brittney Canty, and Kim Perel promise will be “a strange paradise,” complete with a brooding volcano and lingering fog and a food truck–La Troca del Sabor. There’s even going to be a for-real L.A. rock band playing that night, Among Savages. Be there and be able to say you were.Image

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