Friday, April 9, 2010

on day two of awp (pre-benu press reception) (for eduardo c. corral)

i met with my publishers today and they are the nicest people. they have restored my faith in the world of publishing. i hope when i become mature im like them.
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the reception is from 7-8:15 pm in Mineral Hall E, Hyatt Regency Denver, 3rd Floor. feel free to come, take some food and drink and then dash away. no-strings. but plenty of fats and femmes.
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one of my old friends from syracuse has a new book from university of pittsburgh press. she was married when i knew her. weve talked several times over the years and she made references to a lesbian partner. i thought she was joking. today she stopped at the benu table and told me that she was with a woman and they have two kids. i didn't believe her, but then she showed me the pics. it freaked me out. i felt this need to say, i like you. why would you choose this lifestyle?
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i signed books alongside suzanne frischkorn today for the writer's center. i really like her. she smelled nice too which made me like her even more.
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i hope my suny brockport friend is less sick.
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one of my students sent me an email telling me she got a really nice handwritten rejection letter from passages north. i was so proud of her. she wrote the essay in my class. i like to take credit for other peoples' accomplishments

2 comments:

  1. You just make me laugh--honest and smart. know about the secret parties, went to them--great events if you like name drropping as a gym routine. first awp I've missed in 7 or more years--feels odd. friends think I'm hanging out with famous people and ignoring them. they're right--my 5 cats are super divas. funny never cared about what i've looked like--i only see myself in the mirror. i only post somethingg on GL's site if i can be funny. or i think i'm funny. Rane

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  2. so funny. its nice to inhale the exhale of awp. i myself feel this way: minute, confused in this windy world of page turnin'. it would be nice to meet you - if you're up for it. you see, i'm getting used to this shoulder-turnin' attitude.

    miguel.

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