Litconic: A Pincushion of Literature

An Exemplar of the Live Free or Die Lifestyle: Charles Simic Reads at AWP 2013

Both poet Charles Simic and his newest publication, New and Selected Poems 1962-2012, are still on our minds three weeks later after attending his enthralling reading on Thursday, March 7th at AWP 2013. Read Nicole Aubrey Edwards’ experience on the event as one of many who attended that evening. Continue reading →

Steve Kowit

Litconic Exclusive!

Author Steve Kowit gives Litconic a brief glimpse into late 1960’s bay area life from his forthcoming memoir, Field Notes from the Age of Aquarius. Kowit’s excerpt can be found in our Nonfiction PINS! Continue reading →

Even the Mad are Trustworthy: A Close-Reading of Katie Farris’ boysgirls

Editor Carly Joy Miller provides a commentary on the much needed exploration of narrative voice in creative writing, investigating the unique language in Katie Farris’s boysgirls Continue reading →

The Fall of an Amphitheatre and the Rise of a Poet: A Review of Katie Ford’s Colosseum

Read our review on one of our contemporary favorites, poet Katie Ford. For more on Katie and her work, check out our organic interview! Continue reading →

Our Bodies, Our Selves: A Critical Review of Valzhyna Mort’s Collected Body

Contributing Editor Erin Rodoni provides a critical commentary on Valzhyna Mort’s second collection of poetry, Collected Body; Erin focuses on Valzhyna’s craft and the multitude of metaphors and associations attached to our understanding of what a body is. Continue reading →

A Fun, Fearless Evening with Poet Marilyn Chin

Calling all fashionistas! Litconic joined wild and beloved Marilyn Chin’s vibrant reading for San Diego State University’s Hugh C. Hyde Living Writers Series. We also have an intimate interview with Marilyn for your enjoyment! Continue reading →

The Prose Poem: Hoax, Myth or Cast-Iron Aeroplane?

Peter Johnson, in his introduction to The Best of the Prose Poem: An International Journal, highlights the many questions and contradictions in attempt to define the mysterious prose poem.
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An Interview with Corwin Ericson

Author Corwin Ericson sits down with Randall Lahrman to discuss his writing experiences, the peculiarities of small town life, and… Sparta. Continue reading →

Strange Things are Afoot: A Review of Corwin Ericson’s Checked Out OK

From the novel to the bizarre, Corwin Ericson’s book Checked Out OK brings the reader into the world of small town policing through a collection of real-life police logs. Continue reading →

Carol Smallwood

A delightful poem submitted by the talented Carol Smallwoood Continue reading →

Bus Stop Book Baron: World Book Night 2013

Litconic’s very own Randall Lahrman details his unique and rewarding experience participating in World Book Night 2013 on April 23rd Continue reading →

An Interview with Manuel Gonzales

Manuel Gonzales talks with Randall about the creative process, working with aspiring young writers, baking pies, and his new collection The Miniature Wife & other Stories. Continue reading →

Continue Celebrating National Poetry Month!

Carly Joy Miller alerts you to some great poetry specials to round out National Poetry Month. Continue reading →

A Familiar, Yet Surprisingly Original Adventure: A Review of Manuel Gonzales’ The Miniature Wife and Other Stories

Randall reviews Manuel Gonzales’ debut short fiction collection, The Miniature Wife and Other Stories. Continue reading →

It’s National Poetry Month!

In honor of National Poetry Month, Carly Joy Miller offers some tips for NaPoWriMo! Continue reading →

An Interview with Timothy O’Keefe

Poet Timothy O’Keefe discusses the motivations and influences behind his book, The Goodbye Town, in an introspective conversation with Leland Bené. Continue reading →

The Poet as Recorder: Charles Simic’s “The White Room”

Leland Bené examines Charles Simic’s “The White Room.” Continue reading →

Aaron Abubo

New work from poet Aaron Abubo: “And Every Other Weekend.” Continue reading →

Philip Schaefer

“Dram,” a new poem from Philip Schaefer Continue reading →

Choose Your Fire Carefully: A Review of Eugene Cross’s Fires of Our Choosing

Randall reviews the debut collection by Eugene Cross. And make sure you do not miss his interview with the author. Continue reading →

An Interview with Eugene Cross

Author Eugene Cross converses with us about his first collection of short stories, Fires of Our Choosing Continue reading →

An Interview with Kathy Fish

Read our newest interview with Kathy Fish on her book of short fiction, Wild Life Continue reading →

The Art of Unforgetting: Timothy O’Keefe’s The Goodbye Town

Editor Leland Bené reviews renowned contemporary poet Timothy O’Keefe’s recent collection, The Goodbye Town Continue reading →

An Interview with Katie Ford

Highly praised poet Katie Ford corresponds with Managing Editor Nicole Edwards for a memorable organic interview discussing her craft, thematic choices, and the poet’s sentiment on origin and unavoidable disaster. Continue reading →

An Interview with Marilyn Chin

Marilyn Chin discusses how she approached her book of prose as a poet in the following interview. Continue reading →

A Critical Look Into the Progression of History in Gjertud Schnackenberg’s Poetry

Featured Writer Chelsie Meredith provides us with a critical look into the progression between two manuscripts by poet Gjertrud Schanckenberg. Continue reading →

When LESS is Sublimely More: A Review of Author and Artist Ted Washington’s LESS

Ted Washington, poet, actor, traveling spoken word performer, artist and founder of San Diego’s Puna Press, magnifies the term creativity. Through his book LESS, published by Puna Press on their 10th Anniversary, Washington allows his readers to indulge in both his dramatic artwork -intricate black ink stippling- and his succinct, yet powerful poetry. Continue reading →

A Most Moving Index: A review of Rebecca Lindinberg’s Love, An Index

Rebecca Lindinberg’s debut collection serves as both memorial and love letter to her late partner, the well-known poet Craig Arnold, who disappeared in 2009 while hiking a volcano in Japan. With these surprising and original poems, Lindinberg manages to explore the well-trodden ground of love and loss in a truly refreshing way. She invites the … Continue reading →

Kathy Fish’s Flashes of Life: A Review of Wild Life

Randall Lahrman reviews author Kathy FIsh’s latest chapbook of flash fiction Continue reading →