James R. Gapinski

@JamesRGapinski @boaeditions Read the full interview here: variantlit.com/the-museum-of-…

“Without a strong character, the conceit dies on the vine.” — James R. Gapinski In conversation with Variant Editor William J. Cagle, @JamesRGapinski discusses the strange possibilities of fiction from their forthcoming collection The Museum of Future Mistakes (@boaeditions)

Anyone know any good writing podcats? I'm starting to pitch appearances for my new book. I listen to "Between the Covers," "Another Fucking Writing Podcast," and "Otherppl." I feel like I am missing others now that my commute is just a 10 minute walk to work! #Writing_Community

Advance review copy of “The Museum of Future Mistakes” up for grabs at Heavy Feather Review: heavyfeatherreview.org/write/

I see a copy of my book on the @adroitjournal's list of titles for review/interview (and a whole lot of other great titles). 👀 You want in on that, drop them a line. theadroitjournal.org/about/call-for…

Review copy of my forthcoming book available at @NecessaryFic Contact them to inquire if you wanna read & review it!

Wasn’t sure about #awp26, but somehow said “yes” to two panel proposal invites, so I guess I’m going next year. If anyone else still needs to round out a panel, send me a message. Open to anything on flash/short fiction, queer lit, small press editing, whatever else you cook up.

If you're a reviewer, digital galleys of my book, "The Museum of Future Mistakes," are on Edelweiss! Physical copies can also be requested from my author website.

🆕 F(r)iction alum, James R. Gapinski ("Tuxedos and Evening Gowns" from F(r)iction #6) has a new book coming out! 👉 Preorder THE MUSEUM OF FUTURE MISTAKES now. It's coming in October 2025! 🗓️ 🔍 ow.ly/yX2p50VOwje . #comingsoon #authorswelove #shortstorycollections

Cover reveal for my new book! Pre-orders for on sale now from @boaeditions. Cover art courtesy of Kellette Elliott. Design by Sandy Knight.

Prepping for my upcoming @literaryarts arts class, “Wild Thing: Animals as Characters.” Featuring a very sleepy feline reading partner…

Galley copies of my new book, “The Museum of Future Mistakes,” will be available soon! If you write reviews, work in media, or are a book buyer for a bookstore, fill out the form on my website if you’re interested in a copy! jamesrgapinski.com/the-museum-of-… #WritingCommunity #Reading

Still open spots in my class next month! Let's get wild, Portland. literary-arts.org/event/wild-thi… This is an in-person class at the new Literary Arts location: 716 SE Grand Avenue. Reading, discussion, and generative exercises. Participants will come away with at least one new story.

Ya’ll, it’s getting real. Reviewing the layout and some proofreading notes. Physical ARC comes later, but I printed the pages since I prefer to read this way. Obviously can’t tell much from these teaser pages, but @boaeditions typesetter Isabella Madeira did a beautiful job.

I’m teaching a class on animal characters at @literaryarts in Portland next month. Saturdays (4x sessions total) at 10:00am to noon. Get your claws and teeth and feathers ready. Details here: literary-arts.org/event/wild-thi…

@saderotica 9 years is a long ass time. I know “hiatus” is usually a death mark, but time away can help. After 10 grinding years, I did that with Conium during the height of the pandemic, & it helped me figure out what I really wanted from the project when eventually coming back to it ❤️❤️❤️

Coworker asked me if I watch “Love is Blind.” Watch it? Girl, I own the damn cups.

@GNutsofHorror You gotta pay. Google Docs works well enough in a pinch.

@megiddings @JamesTateHill Vintage furniture stores for sure! Even Craigslist depending on locale. Lots of people selling "old" desks that are solid as a rock (though maybe a coat of Danish Oil is needed to bring that finish back to life), and I've had luck asking CL sellers to deliver if I pay them extra.

@JamesTateHill Hey JT, depending on where you're based, a more affordable, fully assembled option might actually be an antiques or vintage furniture store. I've been able to in my area get them to deliver for $$. More expensive, but fully assembled and delivered are places like cb2 or west elm

Completely at my wit's end about where to find a desk I don't have to transport or put together. Please help without saying Wayfair or Staples or Office Max or Office Depot or Rooms to Go, none of which are the answer.

@ambernoelle Truth!