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an exclusive interview with tao lin

Maybe it has everything to do with his youth—but poet, novelist, blogger and short story writer Tao Lin is not one of those kooky reclusive writers typing on a vintage typewriter in a log cabin in the middle of nowhere. In fact, he’s as down to earth as the ground—excuse that wack attempt at a simile. Lin took time from working on his latest collection of poetry Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to speak with Art Nouveau Magazine about everything from why most authors hate technology to being labeled a minimalist writer. More...

 

The Human War
writer noah cicero talks america, the iraq war and literature

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Who ever said that a person from a small town, not into the spotlight couldn't possibly spit fire was wrong. Because that definitely seems to be the case for author and poet, Noah Cicero whose work stings with a tinge of his signature explicit form of expression. With his latest novel, The Human War, Cicero discusses topics that other authors may not have the courage to say but after reading, are in agreement with his wicked ideology on political issues such as the present war in Iraq. Cicero spoke to Art Nouveau Magazine on why writing became his form of expression instead of talking, why “impromptu conversations have never satisfied him” and More...

Literature and Lies
we "lie" with AUTHOR ofelia hunt

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As a child we’re taught it’s bad to lie, but that’s what makes Ofelia Hunt, an author who openly admits she lies, a force to be reckoned with. For Hunt, it’s the greater the lies, the better. In her latest book of poetry, My Eventual Bloodless Coup, she invites her readers into her world of wonder that is different from the ‘norm’ but yet very addictive and so intriguing that will keep you turning pages. The author recently spoke with Art Nouveau Magazine about everything from Pepsi to being a feminist. More...

 

Is Self Publishing Ruining
black contemporary literature?

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Black authors are finding it increasingly difficult to get their work published by major publishing houses if their novels do not fit the stereotypes of black contemporary literature. While some use their idle time to hone their skills, others find alternative ways to get their work to readers, such as through self-publishing. Some writers revel in the opportunities that self-publishing creates for black authors; others are not as enthused. More...