1) Lost in Thought issue 2 has arrived!!! Contains such inspiring photography, with pieces like my “3 C’s,” accompanied by amazing images. Also includes writers Tuite, Tepper, Reese, Wong, Hoffs, Stancek, MAK, among many others. Thanks editor, Kyle Schroder! http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/345833 2) Check out my new piece “Stand Here” up at Fictionaut, originally appeared in Durable Goods issue 58. Thanks, editor Aleathia Drehmer! http://www.fictionaut.com/stories/robert-vaughan/stand-here And, one more: “The First Time I Lied,” is up at Art Faccia. I just love this kickass site, thanks pal and editor, Jamie E. Reich: http://artfaccia.com/post/19188402795/the-first-time-i-lied 3) Vouched contributor Tyler Gobble chats with Gregory Sherl at Smalldoggies: http://www.smalldoggiesmagazine.com/columns/vouched-satellite/interview-with-gregory-sherl/ 4) Even indie authors have their day! Latest news about Cheryl Strayed: http://www.oregonlive.com/books/index.ssf/2012/03/reese_witherspoon_buys_movie_r.html 5) I had the great fortune of reading with Chloe Caldwell at AWP and her new book of essays is out from Future Tense Books. Her recent Rumpus piece: http://therumpus.net/2012/02/chloe-caldwell-the-last-city-i-loved-1-new-york-city/ 6) Have you checked out the all-women’s Sententia 4: What She Said? Editors extra-ordinare Paula Bomer, Jen Michalski and Amy King assemble great work from the likes of Tuite, Flick, Fowler, Lippmann, and so many others: http://sententiabooks.com/?p=257 7) An exquisite interview with Michelle Elvy and Christopher Allen about being an “expat” author and so much more (and thanks for the mention, ME!!!). All on CA’s great travel blog: http://www.imustbeoff.com/2012/03/expat-author-interview-with-michelle.html 8) I’d meant to mention this touching story before AWP and simply forgot. But it’s too good to let slip by. Josh Denslow brings it memoir style in “Say Goodnight, George” at The Lit Pub: http://thelitpub.com/say-goodnight-george/ 9) The new BULL: Men’s Fiction is here, contains “Houseboy” from Sara Lippmann, Also Ethyl Rohan, and many other fantastic writers: http://bullmensfiction.com/ 10) I have a mash-up at Short Fast & Deadly’s new rigor.mort.us site! Thanks, editors Eryk Wenziak for the nudge, and Joseph Quintela. (Also a nod to Eryk for his e.e. cummings homage “since feeling is first” and Meg Tuite’s “Unsaid” for providing the words): http://www.rigormort.us/work-by-robert-vaughan/ And, please, please help Flash Fiction Fridays to remain the #1 selection in Literature and Fiction at Lulu. Order your copy now: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/flash-fiction-fridays/18854615]]>
Hump It Up Day!
Great list,RV! Thank you so much for the mention!
I LOVE these Hump Day updates, Robert. You are a generous and talented soul–Those two rare qualities don’t always mix well, but in you, they’re a perfect blend! Thanks for all the good info. every Wednesday. Rock on.
Thank you, amazing Robert, for keeping me up on what’s happening! And thank you so much for the mentions!!! You are a rocket!
Excellent post! Love your writing.
Stand Here is one of my favorite pieces of yours that I’ve read. Congratulations.
I really enjoy these hump day posts. Helps the week to go quicker withbso many great things to check out. Thanks for all your hard work.
Your mash-up poem is exquisite, Robert! Really like that idea, also.