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Poems In Odd Places
Lately, I've been writing poems in odd places....like on a packed subway car that smells of rat piss, or in a radiology testing lab, or in middle of a crowded bar. I write on the Notes section of my iPhone; believe there is something to writing while in the midst of madness; you enter the chaos; are hurled into new directions; it makes it all a bit more unhinged. Perhaps it is paying dividends.
My new poem "Agonies & Bliss" was published in the October 2017 issue of Gravel Magazine so please check it out here. https://www.gravelmag.com/matt-nagin....
Meanwhile, my debut poetry collection, "Butterflies Lost Within The Crooked Moonlight," just obtained a terrific write-up in Kirkus Review. It was compared to Gnostic poetry, stuff like Robert Creely (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem...), as well as the beats like Kerouac and Ginsberg. Read the full review here: (https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...).
Would love if you’d check out my book and let me know what you think. I am also always looking for other poetry or fiction to read--authors I don't know--so if you have suggestions for me I'd be much obliged.
Thanks!
My new poem "Agonies & Bliss" was published in the October 2017 issue of Gravel Magazine so please check it out here. https://www.gravelmag.com/matt-nagin....
Meanwhile, my debut poetry collection, "Butterflies Lost Within The Crooked Moonlight," just obtained a terrific write-up in Kirkus Review. It was compared to Gnostic poetry, stuff like Robert Creely (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem...), as well as the beats like Kerouac and Ginsberg. Read the full review here: (https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...).
Would love if you’d check out my book and let me know what you think. I am also always looking for other poetry or fiction to read--authors I don't know--so if you have suggestions for me I'd be much obliged.
Thanks!
Exciting Updates In Nagin Town!
I’ve been busy working on my upcoming poetry collection—narrowing in on a title and preparing to submit it to publishers. Does anyone have any publishers they might recommend?
My last book obtained strong reader and critical reviews and decent sales (50 Amazon Reviews so far). Hoping for a publisher that gives me a degree of creative control and that has an interest in poetic exploration/experimentation.
Over the last few months a number of poems have been published that will be included in the collection (some after further editing/polishing). I've provided a few samples below--hope you enjoy!
Would love your feedback!
Happy Writing! Happy Reading! Stay positive! (At one point I was thinking of writing a book of suicide notes--so I know what I'm talking about!).
Foliate Oak published “When An Angel Falls,” which can be read here:https://www.foliateoak.com/matt-nagin...
“If We Are Doomed” can be read at Quail Bell Magazine--http://www.quailbellmagazine.com/the-...
The Wire’s Dream has included “Hermit on the Subway” in their third collection, as well as an interview I did for them. Check them out here: https://thewiresdreammagazine.wordpre...
“Sanctity of Impulse” has been included in Vol III, issue I of The Ibis Head Review. Please consider purchasing a copy here: https://www.theibisheadreview.com/vol...
My first poetry collection, “Butterflies Lost Within The Crooked Moonlight” has garnered 50 reviews on Amazon. Of course I’m still looking for more reviews so let me know if you’re interested. https://www.amazon.com/Butterflies-Lo...
God Bless America! (Then again, I'm an atheist, so what do I know?)
Love,
Matt
WEB: mattnagin.com
EMAIL: mattnagin@gmail.com
TWITTER: @MNAGIN
INSTA: @NAGINPLEASE
IMDB: imdb.com/name/nm4263194/
YOUTUBE: mattbrian12345678
POETRY:amazon.com/Butterflies
FILM:insidejobthemovie.com
My last book obtained strong reader and critical reviews and decent sales (50 Amazon Reviews so far). Hoping for a publisher that gives me a degree of creative control and that has an interest in poetic exploration/experimentation.
Over the last few months a number of poems have been published that will be included in the collection (some after further editing/polishing). I've provided a few samples below--hope you enjoy!
Would love your feedback!
Happy Writing! Happy Reading! Stay positive! (At one point I was thinking of writing a book of suicide notes--so I know what I'm talking about!).
Foliate Oak published “When An Angel Falls,” which can be read here:https://www.foliateoak.com/matt-nagin...
“If We Are Doomed” can be read at Quail Bell Magazine--http://www.quailbellmagazine.com/the-...
The Wire’s Dream has included “Hermit on the Subway” in their third collection, as well as an interview I did for them. Check them out here: https://thewiresdreammagazine.wordpre...
“Sanctity of Impulse” has been included in Vol III, issue I of The Ibis Head Review. Please consider purchasing a copy here: https://www.theibisheadreview.com/vol...
My first poetry collection, “Butterflies Lost Within The Crooked Moonlight” has garnered 50 reviews on Amazon. Of course I’m still looking for more reviews so let me know if you’re interested. https://www.amazon.com/Butterflies-Lo...
God Bless America! (Then again, I'm an atheist, so what do I know?)
Love,
Matt
WEB: mattnagin.com
EMAIL: mattnagin@gmail.com
TWITTER: @MNAGIN
INSTA: @NAGINPLEASE
IMDB: imdb.com/name/nm4263194/
YOUTUBE: mattbrian12345678
POETRY:amazon.com/Butterflies
FILM:insidejobthemovie.com
I Recently Joined Quora
I recently joined Quora. My goal is to answer questions, mainly, about writing, since that is an area where I'm experienced. Later, I might branch out to other areas such as standup comedy, acting, film, art, the stock market, dating and gambling. If you would like to ask me a question, please do so here.
Incidentally, my book Do Not Feed The Clown seems to be selling fairly well in spite of the pandemic. This may be owing to the fact that people need a distraction right now and, in these dystopian times, are generally looking for a laugh. It has, fortunately, obtained some terrific reviews. Do Not Feed The Clown is available on Kindle Unlimited, as well as regular Kindle and Paperback.
I also have two poetry books out, Feast of Sapphires and Butterflies Lost Within The Crooked Moonlight. There are videos of yours truly reading these poems to imagery available on my Amazon Author Page as well as my Youtube page, just so you can get a sense of my style (or lack thereof?).
Incidentally, I believe my humor book falls under the category Transgressive Fiction. If you're not familiar, there is a terrific site with some information here. The site further details various authors who have created works that fall under this rubric. Hopefully, one day I'll be included on that site (if not taken out back first and shot in the head).
Anyway, reading is so important. It is what elevates the soul (or at least I keep telling myself that even though my soul seems trapped in some weird, Byzantine dungeon). Thanks for your support and as Beckett once wrote: "Ever tried. Ever failed. Try again. Fail again. Fail better."
Matt Nagin
Incidentally, my book Do Not Feed The Clown seems to be selling fairly well in spite of the pandemic. This may be owing to the fact that people need a distraction right now and, in these dystopian times, are generally looking for a laugh. It has, fortunately, obtained some terrific reviews. Do Not Feed The Clown is available on Kindle Unlimited, as well as regular Kindle and Paperback.
I also have two poetry books out, Feast of Sapphires and Butterflies Lost Within The Crooked Moonlight. There are videos of yours truly reading these poems to imagery available on my Amazon Author Page as well as my Youtube page, just so you can get a sense of my style (or lack thereof?).
Incidentally, I believe my humor book falls under the category Transgressive Fiction. If you're not familiar, there is a terrific site with some information here. The site further details various authors who have created works that fall under this rubric. Hopefully, one day I'll be included on that site (if not taken out back first and shot in the head).
Anyway, reading is so important. It is what elevates the soul (or at least I keep telling myself that even though my soul seems trapped in some weird, Byzantine dungeon). Thanks for your support and as Beckett once wrote: "Ever tried. Ever failed. Try again. Fail again. Fail better."
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