—article by Brian Howe When I call Eryk Pruitt, he’s immersed in an advance reader copy of a Southern crime novel that somebody wants him to blurb. Eryk spends plenty of time with ARCs, as the author of several acclaimed chicken-fried thrillers and the local ringleader of the national crime-fiction reading franchise Noir at the Bar…. Read More →
Monthly Features
Social Media Tips for Artists
—article by Emilie Menzel Sharing as an artist on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter can be a fantastic way to expand your audience and get the word out about your projects. Still, thinking about managing a professional artistic social media presence can be overwhelming. Here’s a quick guide on how to start: 1. Identify your goal… Read More →
Down On Copperline: In Conversation with Mountain Man
—Article by David Menconi There’s always been an element of kismet to Mountain Man, the vocal trio of Molly Sarlé, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig and Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath. They first met while college students at Bennington in Vermont, when Meath overheard Sarlé singing, learned one of her songs and decided that her other friend Sauser-Monnig should team… Read More →
This Human Way: Charlie Dupee’s Reclaiming Kitsch
—article by Emilie Menzel You’ve surely seen those kitsch ceramic figurines before—above your grandmother’s fireplace, in a Hallmark aisle, or in the corner of a thrift store. You can find them in truly any antique store in America. The characters are cherubic in their plump cheeks, pout lips, and wide eyes. Frequently the statuettes depict a… Read More →
Orange Crush: Wendy and Luva (A Love Story)
—article by Brian Howe A Cosmic Connection Wendy Mann and Luva Zacharyj remember the first time their eyes met. It was three years ago, when Luva arrived at Local 506 to talk about a job. “She walked in the door, and it was like, ‘Hello, magic, we’ve known each other for lifetimes,’” remembers Wendy, a… Read More →