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Character Witness: Stephen Elliott Talks S&M and '20/20'new
Elliott's new book, The Adderall Diaries, is a brilliantly executed memoir disguised as a true crime book.
The Portland Mercury |
Kevin Sampsell |
09-18-2009 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Scott Heim's Demonsnew
It's weird to imagine that a fucked-up novel like We Disappear could be partly autobiographical. The parts about holding a boy captive in the basement are not, thankfully.
The Portland Mercury |
Kevin Sampsell |
03-13-2008 |
Fiction
Inspired By Real-life Folliesnew
When artist and zinester Nicole Georges discussed her sexuality with her mom last year, it turned into such an awkward conversation that the 27-year-old made a video re-creation of it to gain some perspective.
The Portland Mercury |
Kevin Sampsell |
01-17-2008 |
Nonfiction
Jonathan Messinger's Cringe-Lit and Morenew
His style in the 15 stories that make up Hiding Out doesn't change much, but each story accomplishes a lingering pang that makes them all feel like individual showcases.
The Portland Mercury |
Kevin Sampsell |
12-20-2007 |
Fiction
