I’m back after a week-long celebratory Pop-Tart binge following the announcement that I’m one of the LA Times Faces to Watch 2012. Todd Zuniga and Shalom Auslander also made the books page.
THERE'S OUR POTATO HEAD
Thanks so much to Carolyn Kellogg for the kind words inside. I’ve just been bowled over by the kindness I’ve seen in this city. From the lady who did my smog inspection, to new friends who are already becoming good friends, to my building manager, to the guy who walks his weird fat dog down my street at night, I’ve had such a warm welcome here and I’m so grateful.
More good news for the New Year: I’m also on Flavorpill’s Most Anticipated Books of 2012 list, along with Adam Levin and Shane Jones. Great work, everyone!
I’m watching! Congratulations, Amelia.
Awesome, Amelia. That’s so cool. I’ve had THREATS sitting here next to me for weeks, buried under my MFA classes, but I plan on digging in soon. Can’t wait. I remember you reading some of these snippets at a Quickies! (i think) and I loved them way back then.
Thanks RT, I hope you enjoy, good luck with the MFA stuff. You’re probably done with that soon, yes? I remember talking about it with you a while back.
Yeah, last lit class right now, already defended successfully. Should have it in hand by June. Already applying for teaching gigs.
I’ll be digging into THREATS real soon, just have one other title to get out of the way first. Unless it sucks, then you’ll be up even sooner. Can’t wait, I loved when you read some of these, was it at Quickies! I think?
Yup that was at Quickies years ago. They’re a relatively minor part of the book but you should see some you recognize for sure. Congrats on the successful defense.