One of a Kind

Some good news just in: My essay on Robyn Sarah's wonderful poem "Echoes in November," published in the last issue of Arc, has been shortlisted for a National Magazine Award, in the "one of a kind" category. Which I guess is appropriate, since every good poem, as Robyn's most definitely is, is one of a kind. Other Arc contributors shortlisted are Carmine Starnino, in the Arts and Entertainment category, for his already award-winning review of David O'Meara's Noble Gas, Penny Black and Amanda Jernigan, in the poetry category, for three poems she published in Arc. Congrats to Carmine and Amanda, as well as all other nominees.