The Creative Independent talked writing with Matthew Binder.

Next week, PEN is holding an event on book bans.

Jim Ruland chatted with Lyle Hysen of Das Damen and Royal Arctic Institute.

At Dirt, an interview with Ben Fama.

CrimeReads published an excerpt from James Reich’s new novel.

There’s a fundraiser afoot for a Carmen Maria Machado-penned short film.

At The Quietus, a report from this year’s Unsound Festival.

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