The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

The Good: A photograph of mine is published in the newest issue of Everywhere.

The Bad: There will be no more issues of Everywhere.

The Ugly: A longer piece of mine on Texas BBQ was slated to be published in the now never forthcoming Issue 5 of Everywhere.

Such is the nature of the magazine industry.

Weekly Dig, Soapbox

Llalan is absolutely correct... The Dig is just crazy for Emerson kids. Check out my children-hating column in this week's Soapbox: http://www.weeklydig.com/news-opinions/soapbox/200808/28th-amendment-ratify-now

Ask A Poet

I am solving problems through poetry at TheSmartSet.com. Here's my first column:
http://www.thesmartset.com/article/article07290802.aspx

A Snarkful Takeover

Emerson students are almost ready for their total and complete takeover of The Weekly Dig. You Know Who got another beer gig in a column that should have been titled "Be Sure to Chew Your Beer," but wasn't. She also has a standing offer for good beer and good beery food from the amazing chef, but will be ethical and all that crap and at least *try* to pay when she visits The Publick House next. Also, check out the Soapbox! Who would've guessed...?

Aug/Sept. BUST magazine

Just a friendly word to let you all know that I've written a feature story in the latest (Aug./Sept.) issue of BUST magazine. It's about being a landlady--I know, so glamorous!--and it's part advice, part tale of tribulation and redemption. Perhaps, should you desire to be a landlady or landman, you will find something of use. Totally gave Emerson a shout-out in my contributor bio, btw!

I'd love it if you'd read it and let me know what you think: vikki.warner [AT] gmail.com.

Oh yeah, and this blog-like thing I'm working on is at http://oddstripe.blogspot.com/. It's in early days, but there's more to come.

Thanks,
Vikki

Real Simple Life Lessons Essay Contest

Real Simple magazine has posted details about a "Life Lessons" essay contest here. Deadline is September 9, 2008, for online entries.

Oy!Chicago--Living Jewishly

Hello column/personal essay fans. I just wanted to let you all know about Living Jewishly, Oy!Chicago's personal essay section. Check in Tuesday evenings for new stories! And if you happen to be Jewish or Jew-ish and have a Chicago connection, please feel free to send me ideas.