So my friend Rebekah Matthews is kind of a big deal. And not just because she overanalyzes TV more than I do, is a mom to two adorable cats (including this one-eyed YouTube star), and sits next to me at work, which means she hears me swearing at my computer under my breath a lot. She’s also a ridiculously talented writer who has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and made Wigleaf Magazine’s list of Top 50 (Very) Short Fictions TWICE this year. Don’t believe me? Read a few of her published short stories here, here, and here, and tell me she’s not awesome.
So, you liked what you read? You’re in luck, because Rebekah’s first short story collection, Hymnal for Dirty Girls, was just published by Big Rodent. I got my copy in the mail today and it completely made my day!
Those three stories are in it along with one about a Mormon fashion blogger, one about the things teenage girls confess to each other, and one that awesomely begins, “Someone keeps leaving used condoms outside my apartment.” You can order the book here, and you definitely should!
whoops, my first comment didn't show up for some reason.
I was going to say–thank you, friend! and plus remember the time I didn't do know what to do w/ Joe and you suggested some of my flash fiction pieces?
and also, addendum: swearing under your breath, and hanging up with the phone with “passion.”
whoops, my first comment didn't show up for some reason.
I was going to say–thank you, friend! and plus remember the time I didn't do know what to do w/ Joe and you suggested some of my flash fiction pieces?
and also, addendum: swearing under your breath, and hanging up with the phone with “passion.”
You're welcome! And heh, oops. I really only “hang up with passion” do with this one bookstore manager who keeps yelling me about things that aren't my fault- I know I shouldn't do it again, though!
You're welcome! And heh, oops. I really only “hang up with passion” do with this one bookstore manager who keeps yelling me about things that aren't my fault- I know I shouldn't do it again, though!
I'm always looking for new reading suggestions. I will definitely check her out.
I'm always looking for new reading suggestions. I will definitely check her out.