Tom Robbins Meets the Beer Fairy
From the subversive mind of novelist Tom Robbins comes a children’s book about... beer? Yes, it’s a bedtime story with burping. A Daily Beast Feature.
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Portrait of the Artist As a Young Jerk
The protagonist of Eric Bogosian's new novel, Perforated Heart seems oddly like the author of Talk Radio. A Daily Beast interview.
Call Him Dirty Harry Potter
Move over Twilight. The underworld's Philip Marlowe is on the case. This piece looks at bestselling author/LARPer Jim Butcher's Turn Coat, the newest in the supernatural detective series the Dresden Files.
Tomorrow’s Literary Stars Today
A guide to some of the finest literary magazines, from Quick Fiction to One Story. The Daily Beast, March 17, 2009.
Interview with Eco-Libris
I have an interview with Raz Godelnik, the brains behind Eco-Libris, up over on the Fringe Blog, in honor of the recent environmental issue.
Lark and Termite Interview
I talk to Jayne Anne Phillips, the acclaimed writer of a new novel, Lark and Termite about her writing habits, early publications, and what inspired the book.
Kelly McMasters Interview
Check out my keen new audio interview with Kelly McMasters, author of Welcome ot Shirley, in Fringe's new Environmental Issue.
Live Nude Book Coverage
Here's my first books coverage: a piece on Kathleen Rooney's occupation memoir about getting nude for artists for cold hard cash. Daily Beast, February 20, 2009.
Losing Money Is Good for My Narcissistic Wall Street Patients
To paraphrase The Notorious B.I.G., "Mo money, mo problems." ANews Shrink column I ghostwrote.
Season’s Eatings
Six star chefs offer their takes on holiday meals, from Latin to Italian, with dishes that are sure to please tradition and your guests.