Oh lord, THIS again. Like “ray gun” smeared with Vaseline. Alternatively, like “Anne” with a Southern Indiana accent.
How do you pronounce your first name?
I did, in celebration of Kurt Vonnegut’s centennial. Read all about it in East Village Inky 67.
Did you really change your middle name to Raspberry-14, and if so, why?
Me. Kurt Vonnegut. Anyone who started out in Indiana then came to roost in NYfcknCity.
What’s a Hoos-Yorker?
What’s a zine?
A self-published magazine.
How do you pronounce it?
Like the ayuss-end of “magazine.”
Why is the handwriting in the East Village Inky so damn small?
To ensure that anyone who orders a copy gets their money’s worth.
When will those Patented East Village Inky Magnification Devices be back in stock?
As soon as I run across another stash of them in the dollar store.
Will the East Village Inky ever be collected in book form?
Your lips to whoever’s listening’s ears…
I live in East Harlem now. You can leave flowers on the stoop of 406 E. 9th St, if you’re making a pilgrimage to the site of the original 340-square-foot East Village Inky apartment.
Do you still live in the East Village?
Your choice! Far be it from me to be anything less than thrilled whenever anyone wants to buy a book from anywhere books are sold. If this answer leaves you unsatisfied, why not support your favorite indie bookstore? If it’s in print, but not on the shelves, ask them to order a copy for you!
What’s the best way for me to acquire your books?
What are you SAYING!? Maybe your local thrift store can hook you up. I bet Ol’ Ma Internet has a few deals. There may even be a copy or two knocking around HQ if you want to buy straight from the source.
What about the books that are no longer in print?
Delighted, I’m sure! Just order a copy from me and I’ll personalize it however you’d like. I can even spell my name “Marilyn Monroe” to increase the return on your investment.
Will you sign my book?
How can I support you (and, by extension, any small-potato-type author) without opening my wallet?
Do you have any pre-writing rituals?
Ye gods, no!
One way to find out! (Join the mailing list.)
When’s your next book coming out?
Can I commission you to make an East-Village-Inky-style portrait of my human or animal loved ones?
Sure! Give a yell.
What’s the deal with you and that bear suit?
This old thing? I only wear it when I don’t care what I look like…
Our horrible old cat, who was put in charge of the East Village Inky’s distribution shortly after his death in 2006.
Who’s Ex-Circulation Manager Jambo?
Who are the Mailroom Böyz?
Ex-Circulation Manager Jambo’s successors.
What’s Greg up to these days?
Probably not updating his website, but I daren’t speak for him, so check it anyway.
They’ve turned into adults! Inky’s a playwright, who doubles as the American Museum of Natural History’s anthropology educator. Milo’s a Comedy Boy.
What about the kids?
That sounds like the sort of hot scoop you’d find in the News and Events section! There’s also a good chance of finding out about any such events via social media, so scroll to the bottom and clobber those follows! Theater of the Apes may have some intel for you, too…
Are you doing any performing these days?
Would you be interested in hearing about my play or short film?
Sure. You’re asking me to audition for it, right?
Will Greg come see my middle school production of Urinetown?
THAT’S why you’re rummaging around on my website?
…Given the opportunity, should I touch some monkeys?