Dialogue with Pablo D’Stair for Predicate #1
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Someone needs to murder Pablo D’Stair. He’s making all of us, who for so long have relied on passion as a vehicle for discussing literature, look like asses. I’ve never met a person more in love with books (possibly more in love with the idea of- and the ideas within- books than the books themselves). This guy makes me imagine a beautiful world of quiet dive bars and smokey conversation.
He recently asked me to be a part of the re-emergence of his literary journal, Predicate. What he’s done here is amazing. He invited seven authors to wax ever-so eloquently about literature. Sounds boring, I know. But these are not simple Q&A sessions. These are in-depth examinations of the meaning of literature. Okay, still sounds boring. But trust me, it’s not. Despite what my description above may imply about my ability to be entertaining, I’m quite proud of my contribution. Pablo has a way of evoking all the thoughts I’ve had for so long about literature, providing the prodding I’ve been missing. Best of all, copies of Predicate #1, (all 300+ pages!) are available at-cost via Amazon.com ($6.50 US) (link forthcoming), or for free .PDF format at the dedicated Predicate website. On a side note, I’ll be drinking with Pablo sometime during the AWP Conference in Denver. Ohhhh, what should I wear!!! |
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In other Brown Paper Publishing news, Chris Deal’s flash story collection Cienfuegos has just been released. I am lucky to have known Chris for a few years. Everything this guy writes, I eagerly read. So, when he asked me to take a look at an early version of this collection, I jumped at the chance. I had this to say:
Author Stephen Graham Jones has this to say:
Like all titles from Brown Paper Publishing, Cienfuegos is available as a free .pdf download, or at-cost for a print copy. I suggest you download and read now. |
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