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The Walking Dead Vol. 2: Miles Behind Us

A couple of months ago I began The Walking Dead series with Vol. 1. Though I was impressed by the … More

comics, rick grimes, the walking dead, zombies

The Atlantic: Special Issue Fiction 2011

It’s rare that I come across a publication that is 100% perfect. Last week I found one while stuck in … More

essay, fiction, the atlantic, Writing

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

According to Coelho’s introduction, Julia Roberts was a huge fan of this book. She wasn’t the only one. The Alchemist … More

alchemist, Book Review, fable, Writing

The Paris Review: Summer 2011

I’m not one of those people who pretends to read more than I actually I do. So I’m going to … More

book, fiction, the paris review, Writing

Poets & Writers: The Literary Agents Issue July/August 2011

If you’re a serious writer (or just want to be one) avoiding Poets & Writers magazine is a huge mistake. … More

magazines, poets & writers, twitter networking, Writing

The Walking Dead Vol. 1 by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore

I was introduced to The Walking Dead through its most recent form: AMC’s t.v. show of the same name. My … More

comic, walking dead, zombies

The Believer-May 2011 Issue

My new favorite thing to do is to drop by Barnes & Noble downtown and examine their magazine collection. I … More

barkley marathons, believer, magazine, review

Ghost World by Daniel Clowes

I know, I know. How could I have possibly made it this long without reading Ghost World? The answer is, … More

comics, daniel clowes, ghost world

American Short Fiction Vol. 14, Issue 51 Spring 2011

This short volume of new fiction is probably the best compilation of stories I have yet to read. While it … More

Short Fiction

Poets & Writers May/June 2011 Issue: Writing Contests

I vaguely recall the first time I picked up an issue of Poets & Writers. I was probably about eleven … More

fiction, literary magazine, magazine, poetry, writing contest

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