This weekend I'll be participating in American Short Fiction's celebration of its latest volume. I'm really excited to be involved with ASF for this event. I first encountered this Austin-based, nationally recognized literary journal when I attended their summer reading at Cafe Caffeine. My friend Kelli Bland was participating, Owen Egerton was emcee-ing, there was free beer, and it was right in our neighborhood. It turned out to be an entirely engrossing evening, so much so that I subscribed to the journal right there on the spot. Inspired by both the writing and the performances, I made sure to introduce myself to editor Jill Meyers. I cut my teeth on performing poetry and prose at speech tournaments in middle and high school, so this is truly getting back to my roots. Something special happens when I have a piece of literature in front of me, in front of an audience. I absolutely live for it. So come, sit, and let me read you a story! It's about a magician with a very special trick. There may or may not be blood and guts involved. Support indie publishing and the Austin literati! The new issue is FANTASTIC. And the cover has kittens on it.
American Short Fiction Winter Reading Redux
Saturday, January 23, 7pm
Free admission, BYOB
Free appetizers from Xen Kitchen
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