If you've been on the Portland literary scene for more than, say, 20 minutes, then you know Monica Drake and James Bernard Frost. If you don't, you should. So either way, let's go support them tomorrow and check out their reading session at the downtown library.
Saturday, December 15, 1–2:30 p.m.
Central Library, U.S. Bank Room
If they're in the mood, it should be a total trip. And if you go, come find me. I'll be the guy in the green "Write" tee shirt. Oh, but I handed out a bunch of shirts, so it might be hard to spot me. On second thought, ignore me and focus on these two rocking artists. Here's where you can find more info.
Alright, if you're still not convinced, you have weekend plans, or you're bibliotecaphobic, just go get their work and read: Jim's World Leader Pretend and Monica's Clown Girl.
Friday, December 14, 2007
News from our writing friends
News from NoPo poet, Ariel Zimmer
North Portland Poetry Jam
When: 1st and 3rd Sundays, 7-9pm
Where: Trippin Billies Coffeehouse
Open mic this Sunday. Sign up begins at 6:30. Beer, wine and treats for purchase. All ages. Free. The coffeehouse is at 3226 N Lombard (across from US Bank).
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News from author and teacher, Ariel Gore
Call for Submissions
PORTLAND QUEER
A New Anthology Edited by Ariel Gore
Greetings Portland Queers!
I'm looking for first-person literary narratives by queer-identified Portland writers for a new anthology showcasing the diversity, hilarity, and talent of emerging and established local writers. Stories can be fiction or nonfiction, but should have a clear Portland connection.
I'm looking for:
- Experimental and traditional short stories / short memoirs featuring queer characters
- Character-driven literary narratives
- Stories that mention specific Portland neighborhoods, landmarks, haunts, or nearby destinations
- Up to 5,000 words (shorter pieces welcome)
I'm not looking for:
- Opinion essays on what it's like to be queer in Portland
- Erotica (sex isn't taboo-- I just don't want it to be "the point")
- How-to or travel pieces
- And I'm not looking for trouble! Please be prepared to change the names of the guilty.
Send submissions to
Ariel Gore / Portland Queer
P.O. Box 12525
Portland, OR 97212
Send your questions to
arielfiona@gmail.com
Subject: Pdx Queer
Deadline is May 1, 2008
Payment to be determined
Ariel Gore is the editor of Hip Mama and the author of seven books
including The Traveling Death and Resurrection Show, Atlas of the
Human Heart, and How to Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead.
Click to www.arielgore.com
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