"Ben and I were both published in a genre anthology a few years back. I read his story--a really taut, visionary piece of sci-fi--and loved it so much that I wrote him an email, telling him so. We stayed in touch after that, eventually started exchanging writing, venting our frustrations/successes with getting published. Now I consider him a very dear friend.
All the while, he had this book he was working on. He'd send me pieces and I'd give him notes. I thought it was incredible, one of the best books I'd ever read. I didn't want to see it slip through the cracks--like so many good books do. So I emailed him one morning and I was like, I want to start a press with you and I think our first book should be yours."
8/6/10
Origin Story: An Interview With David Peak in Knee-Jerk Issue # 14
Not only is David Peak a rad dude, a fantastic writer and friend, but he's also the co-editor/ founder of Blue Square Press. There' s an interview with Peak in the most recent issue of Knee-Jerk that should not be missed--he talks about BSP's inception, independent, literary video games, some of our inspirations, and small press stuff in general.
8/4/10
8/2/10
The Internet is Vast and Infinite
It can be hard to find a place. I wonder where I will be a year from now. I'm applying to MFA programs (a lot of them are not accepting applications for a few more months) but I'm preparing for that. I'm thankful for Atlanta. I am thankful for other places I might visit or live.
A porcelain cat face next to a drawing statue and I can't decide anymore, not now.
-Check out Barry Graham's fictions at Elimae
-At The Velvet podcast Caleb Ross interviewed Blake Butler. Enjoyed the talking about digital books and physical books and design and nostalgia and new stuff. "Central hubs." Indie vs. big publishing house.
A porcelain cat face next to a drawing statue and I can't decide anymore, not now.
-Check out Barry Graham's fictions at Elimae
-At The Velvet podcast Caleb Ross interviewed Blake Butler. Enjoyed the talking about digital books and physical books and design and nostalgia and new stuff. "Central hubs." Indie vs. big publishing house.
I am always fearing a knock. I am waiting for the blood from the floor. The rugs are frayed. There is no mother that can find me here. Smooth glass harbor the night. Falling again in heat.
8/1/10
News
Blue Square Press opened submissions today. The reading period is until the end of the month. You can send submissions to editor@bluesquarepress.com
www.bluesquarepress.com
www.bluesquarepress.com
7/23/10
Flowing in the Gossamer Fold arrived.
The books arrived yesterday.
I drove to my parents' house to pick them up.
It was night. As soon as I pulled into the driveway my parents stepped out of a side door into the garage. The brown boxes unopened on the concrete where the post person left them.
My dad said they were heavy, and helped me take one of the boxes into the kitchen. I had to use the restroom, so I did. Walking down the hallway of my parents' home, everything was sideways with excitement. I washed my hands. Back into the kitchen with their beaming faces. I cut open a box with my pocket knife.
Each of us held a book in some sort of moment that might never happen again, that same feeling. My mom said that she he was proud of me, so did my dad.
I said that I wanted to write something nice in their copies, but I'm not sure what yet.
My dad said that he would take it to work with him and read it. I gave them hugs. My dad helped me carry the boxes to my car. We put them on the floor, and in the seats, like children and animals.
They watched me back out of the driveway. The spotlight that always gathered bugs, gathered bugs.
It was a long drive home. I touched one of the books while I drove, put it in my lap. I decided that one was mine. I did not listen to music, only the air against the driver-side window.
I am packing up all of the preorders, they will be in the mail soon. I am excited for people to have them and too read them. Thank you to everyone who's been supportive already. Thank you to David McNamara and Chi Birmingham for making such a beautiful book. And thank you to David Peak for taking this text (that I first sent to him over a year ago) and believing in it enough to make all of this happen. Thank you.
You can now order the book directly from Blue Square Press.
Cat.
I drove to my parents' house to pick them up.
It was night. As soon as I pulled into the driveway my parents stepped out of a side door into the garage. The brown boxes unopened on the concrete where the post person left them.
My dad said they were heavy, and helped me take one of the boxes into the kitchen. I had to use the restroom, so I did. Walking down the hallway of my parents' home, everything was sideways with excitement. I washed my hands. Back into the kitchen with their beaming faces. I cut open a box with my pocket knife.
Each of us held a book in some sort of moment that might never happen again, that same feeling. My mom said that she he was proud of me, so did my dad.I said that I wanted to write something nice in their copies, but I'm not sure what yet.
My dad said that he would take it to work with him and read it. I gave them hugs. My dad helped me carry the boxes to my car. We put them on the floor, and in the seats, like children and animals.
They watched me back out of the driveway. The spotlight that always gathered bugs, gathered bugs.
It was a long drive home. I touched one of the books while I drove, put it in my lap. I decided that one was mine. I did not listen to music, only the air against the driver-side window.
I am packing up all of the preorders, they will be in the mail soon. I am excited for people to have them and too read them. Thank you to everyone who's been supportive already. Thank you to David McNamara and Chi Birmingham for making such a beautiful book. And thank you to David Peak for taking this text (that I first sent to him over a year ago) and believing in it enough to make all of this happen. Thank you.You can now order the book directly from Blue Square Press.
Coffee this morning was smooth and delicious.
Cat.
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