Agins is also the author of two novels, Suisan (a post-modern retelling of Snow White) and Never the Same River Twice, as well as numerous essays and short stories. Her website, phylliscarolagins.com, features excerpts from her work, some glowing reviews, photos, and other thoughts.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Phyllis Carol Agins website
Phyllis Carol Agins, who wrote the touching story "Black and White" in the first Philly Fiction, has a new writing website now online. "Black and White" told the story of Edward, son of a Jewish immigrant, selling postcards of Philly and reminiscing about his father's photography. Agins is also the author of two novels, Suisan (a post-modern retelling of Snow White) and Never the Same River Twice, as well as numerous essays and short stories. Her website, phylliscarolagins.com, features excerpts from her work, some glowing reviews, photos, and other thoughts.
Agins is also the author of two novels, Suisan (a post-modern retelling of Snow White) and Never the Same River Twice, as well as numerous essays and short stories. Her website, phylliscarolagins.com, features excerpts from her work, some glowing reviews, photos, and other thoughts.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Bad Poetry Slam
Philly Fiction editor Josh McIlvain and his wife Deborah Crocker, the combined force behind SmokeyScout Productions (inside knowledge: it's named after their cats, Smokey and Scout), are hosting a bad poetry slam on Wednesday, August 18 from 7-9PM at Quigs Pub on the third floor of Plays & Players Theater (1714 Delancey Street). Write some bad poetry (or dig out that high school journal you thought was oh so deep) and read it onstage (2-minute limit—--bad celebrity poetry also allowed) for the chance to win an extra-special secret prize!
The slam is part of an evening of fun, comedy, music, and beer ($2 lagers) to support Josh's bar tab and some diapers for their new baby a new SmokeyScout production set to run as part of the 2010 Philly Fringe. Boat Hole, another evening of outrageous short comedies by Josh McIlvain will be on stage Sept 15-18 at the Performance Garage (1515 Brandywine Street). Visit the Live Arts website for tickets and info. Entrance to the sneak peak party and poetry slam is $10 in advance (click to purchase) and at the door.
To win you'll have to beat this gem by fellow PF editor Christopher Munden:
To My Brown Eyed Baby Frog
Not ocean eyes yours,
blue and deep;
nor lake eyes,
calculating cold.
Your eyes are like a pond
muddy and opaque
your pupils are two tadpoles
whose tails were removed
before they grew legs.
You're my deformed, legless, brown-eyed baby frog.
The slam is part of an evening of fun, comedy, music, and beer ($2 lagers) to support To win you'll have to beat this gem by fellow PF editor Christopher Munden:
To My Brown Eyed Baby Frog
Not ocean eyes yours,
blue and deep;
nor lake eyes,
calculating cold.
Your eyes are like a pond
muddy and opaque
your pupils are two tadpoles
whose tails were removed
before they grew legs.
You're my deformed, legless, brown-eyed baby frog.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Philly Fiction: top summer read
It's almost August, and this hot Philadelphia summer is hitting it's peak, with many residents fleeing for the relative comfort of the Shore, the Poconos or the "camps" of Maine. Looking for a summer read to remind you of home, with a fondness you can only get when you're far away? Look no further: Uwishunu recommends Philly Fiction as a perfect summer read, along with Jeffrey A. Cohen's The Killing of Mindi Quintana, a legal thriller set in the city.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Punk Rock Flea Market
Join Don Ron Books at the Summer Punk Rock Flea Market, this Sunday July 25th, 10:00am to 5:00pm, at the new "Punk Rock Flea Market Dome" (461 N 9th St, at Spring Garden across from the Starlight Ballroom).
We'll, of course, be selling Philly Fiction and Philly Fiction 2, with perhaps some other works featuring Philly writers, but there are many more reasons to show up to this cool Philadelphia institution.
As host R5 Productions puts it: "There will be 250+ vendors selling old records, clothes, art, music, food, junk, bicycles, stereo equipment, instruments, automobiles, tools, posters, furniture, computers, skateboards and lots of other stuff! All proceeds go to support all-ages shows at the First Unitarian Church! It's all going down at THE PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET DOME, the biggest location yet for this biannual event. Do not let the "name of the event" lead you to believe that it's just punk records, clothes etc. - it's a full-on flea market with everything from furniture, to laptops, to stereo equipment, to handmade apparel, to vegan treats, information from various non-profit groups, book stores, artists selling their work, bicycles & skateboards and whatever else they can fit onto the floor at this brand new location."
So there, come, drink and buy something cool, like Philly Fiction.
We'll, of course, be selling Philly Fiction and Philly Fiction 2, with perhaps some other works featuring Philly writers, but there are many more reasons to show up to this cool Philadelphia institution.As host R5 Productions puts it: "There will be 250+ vendors selling old records, clothes, art, music, food, junk, bicycles, stereo equipment, instruments, automobiles, tools, posters, furniture, computers, skateboards and lots of other stuff! All proceeds go to support all-ages shows at the First Unitarian Church! It's all going down at THE PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET DOME, the biggest location yet for this biannual event. Do not let the "name of the event" lead you to believe that it's just punk records, clothes etc. - it's a full-on flea market with everything from furniture, to laptops, to stereo equipment, to handmade apparel, to vegan treats, information from various non-profit groups, book stores, artists selling their work, bicycles & skateboards and whatever else they can fit onto the floor at this brand new location."
So there, come, drink and buy something cool, like Philly Fiction.
Friday, May 7, 2010
The Next Page --- Grand Opening
One of our favorite Philly bookstores, the Book Corner, is opening up a new sister store near Washington Square. Already open to the public, The Next Page celebrates its birth with a Grand Opening Party tonight, 5 to 9 pm, featuring food, drink, and live music.
Book Corner and the Next Page are operated by the Friends of the Free Library, a not-for-profit organization advocating for library services for city residents. Proceeds from sales benefit the organization.
Book Corner has sold Philly Fiction and Philly Fiction 2, and the Next Page will be stocking Don Ron Books in the near future. Join them tonight for a book-y good time. And if you can't make it, be sure to stop by soon for a great selection of new and lightly used books and other media.
The Next Page
722 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia 19106
215-925-0722
Grand Opening Party
May 7, 2010, 5-9pm
Book Corner and the Next Page are operated by the Friends of the Free Library, a not-for-profit organization advocating for library services for city residents. Proceeds from sales benefit the organization.
Book Corner has sold Philly Fiction and Philly Fiction 2, and the Next Page will be stocking Don Ron Books in the near future. Join them tonight for a book-y good time. And if you can't make it, be sure to stop by soon for a great selection of new and lightly used books and other media.
The Next Page
722 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia 19106
215-925-0722
Grand Opening Party
May 7, 2010, 5-9pm
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Join Philly Fiction at Fishtown's Shadfest
Once upon a time, Fishtown was a center for... fishing, and the fish they mostly fished was the shad fish. This Saturday (April 24), Penn Treaty Park will celebrate this tradition with a festival of music, food, and art and crafts along the banks of the Delaware. With sponsorship by XPN, the second annual Shadfest promises to be a rad fest!
Don Ron Books will be there, promoting Philly Fiction and Philly Fiction 2 and selling other books by top local authors. Join us.
The full events line-up runs:
11am Festival Kick-off
11am Scavenger Hunt
11:30am The Lara and Joe Show- Rock n Roll for the little ones
noon Kenzinger Run
12:00-4pm Moon Bounce for kids
12:00-1pm Drumming for kids with Julius Riveria
12:45-1:30pm Birdie Busch
1:30-3pm Matt Cadabra's Magic Show
2:00-2:45pm Buried Beds
3:15-4pm Shaking Through presents The Strapping Fieldhands
4:30-5:30pm Blood Feathers
Don Ron Books will be there, promoting Philly Fiction and Philly Fiction 2 and selling other books by top local authors. Join us.
The full events line-up runs:
11am Festival Kick-off
11am Scavenger Hunt
11:30am The Lara and Joe Show- Rock n Roll for the little ones
noon Kenzinger Run
12:00-4pm Moon Bounce for kids
12:00-1pm Drumming for kids with Julius Riveria
12:45-1:30pm Birdie Busch
1:30-3pm Matt Cadabra's Magic Show
2:00-2:45pm Buried Beds
3:15-4pm Shaking Through presents The Strapping Fieldhands
4:30-5:30pm Blood Feathers
Monday, April 19, 2010
South Philly Fiction: Deadline Extended!!!
We've received lots of great submissions for South Philly Fiction, a forthcoming collection of stories highlighting South Philadelphia as a source of literary inspiration. But if you didn't make it in time for our April 15, deadline, don't despair: we've decided to give you a little more time. The new extended deadline is June 1, 2010. Get your piece finished or pull a tale out of your archives and send it over to Don Ron Books: phillyfiction@yahoo.com.
All stories must be written by authors who are from, have lived in, or currently live in the Philadelphia area. Submitted stories must be substantially set in South Philadelphia. That's pretty much the only requirement. Fiction only, no poetry. Unpublished and unknown writers welcome; any genre, no language restrictions. Previously published stories are okay with permission to republish. There is no fee for submission.
Write: “SPF, your last name, story name” in the subject line (e.g., “SPF, Franklin, Poor Richards Almanac”). Provide your name, address, phone number, and email, and enclose a brief bio that includes your affiliation with the city of brotherly love. Authors whose stories are selected will be expected to work with editors to fine tune their submissions. Selected authors will receive $20 and a copy of the published book. Don Ron Books reserves the rights to republish the stories in subsequent reprints, authors otherwise retain rights to their works. ee phillyfiction.com for more details.
We look forward to reading your stuff.
See and print a PDF of the call at: www.donronbooks.com/South_Philly_Fiction_Call_Deadline_Extended.pdf. Visit the Don Ron Books submissions page for more info.
All stories must be written by authors who are from, have lived in, or currently live in the Philadelphia area. Submitted stories must be substantially set in South Philadelphia. That's pretty much the only requirement. Fiction only, no poetry. Unpublished and unknown writers welcome; any genre, no language restrictions. Previously published stories are okay with permission to republish. There is no fee for submission.
Write: “SPF, your last name, story name” in the subject line (e.g., “SPF, Franklin, Poor Richards Almanac”). Provide your name, address, phone number, and email, and enclose a brief bio that includes your affiliation with the city of brotherly love. Authors whose stories are selected will be expected to work with editors to fine tune their submissions. Selected authors will receive $20 and a copy of the published book. Don Ron Books reserves the rights to republish the stories in subsequent reprints, authors otherwise retain rights to their works. ee phillyfiction.com for more details.
We look forward to reading your stuff.
See and print a PDF of the call at: www.donronbooks.com/South_Philly_Fiction_Call_Deadline_Extended.pdf. Visit the Don Ron Books submissions page for more info.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Free Library Book Festival
Join Don Ron Books and a host of other booksellers, publishing companies, and authors this Saturday and Sunday (April 17 and 18) at the annual Book Festival and Street Fair at the Philadelphia Free Library. We were there a few years ago at the first annual festival promoting the original Philly Fiction and had a great time. This year we'll be selling the new Philly Fiction 2, the first Philly Fiction, and other books by top Philly writers. We are one of more than 70 exhibitors who will spread along 19th Street and Vine Street outside the Central library. Meet your favorite Philly authors and publishers, grab food from Starr catering, hear special music performances, and bring kids for a bunch of kid-type activities. On stage, hear readings and talks by such authors as Sapphire (author of Push, basis for the award-winning film Precious), Man Booker Prize winner Yann Martel, Edgar Award-winning mystery author Harlan Coben, biographer Kitty Kelley, and many, many more. Visit the Free Library website for a full listing of events and activities. And don't forget to stop by Philly Fiction distributor Book Corner (311 N. 20th St, behind the free library) for a 30% off sale on used books.
Hope to see you there.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Deadline Approaching for South Philly Fiction submissions!
Tax day is just around the corner, and with it the submission deadline for South Philly Fiction, a collection of stories highlighting South Philadelphia as a source of literary inspiration. Get your piece finished or pull a tale out of your archives and send it over to Don Ron Books.
All stories must be written by authors who are from, have lived in, or currently live in the Philadelphia area. Submitted stories must be substantially set in South Philadelphia. That's pretty much the only requirement. Fiction only, no poetry. Unpublished and unknown writers welcome; any genre, no language restrictions. Previously published stories are okay with permission to republish. There is no fee for submission.
Stories should be sent by April 15, 2010 to phillyfiction@yahoo.com.
Write: “SPF, your last name, story name” in the subject line (e.g., “SPF, Franklin, Poor Richards Almanac”). Provide your name, address, phone number, and email, and enclose a brief bio that includes your affiliation with the city of brotherly love. Authors whose stories are selected will be expected to work with editors to fine tune their submissions. Selected authors will receive $20 and a copy of the published book. Don Ron Books reserves the rights to republish the stories in subsequent reprints, authors otherwise retain rights to their works. ee phillyfiction.com for more details.
We look forward to reading your stuff. Good luck with that tax stuff too.
See and print a PDF of the call at: www.donronbooks.com/South_Philly_Fiction_Call.pdf.
All stories must be written by authors who are from, have lived in, or currently live in the Philadelphia area. Submitted stories must be substantially set in South Philadelphia. That's pretty much the only requirement. Fiction only, no poetry. Unpublished and unknown writers welcome; any genre, no language restrictions. Previously published stories are okay with permission to republish. There is no fee for submission.
Stories should be sent by April 15, 2010 to phillyfiction@yahoo.com.
Write: “SPF, your last name, story name” in the subject line (e.g., “SPF, Franklin, Poor Richards Almanac”). Provide your name, address, phone number, and email, and enclose a brief bio that includes your affiliation with the city of brotherly love. Authors whose stories are selected will be expected to work with editors to fine tune their submissions. Selected authors will receive $20 and a copy of the published book. Don Ron Books reserves the rights to republish the stories in subsequent reprints, authors otherwise retain rights to their works. ee phillyfiction.com for more details.
We look forward to reading your stuff. Good luck with that tax stuff too.
See and print a PDF of the call at: www.donronbooks.com/South_Philly_Fiction_Call.pdf.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Story by Philly Fiction 2 author in Stickman Review
Benjamin Matvey is the author of Philly Fiction 2's "Piece of Mind," a hilarious story of dysfunctional courting set in Philadelphia's Mutter Museum. We have been lucky enough to read several other of Ben's tales and can testify to their lively prose and unorthodox plot lines. You can read one of his new tales, "Forewarned," in Stickman Review, an online literary journal. In this enjoyable short story, a similarly strange couple deals with life changes and animal murder. You are forewarned.
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