J. Robert Lennon
@jrobertlennon.com
Recent books include CRITICAL HITS (with Carmen Maria Machado), HARD GIRLS, BUZZ KILL, SUBDIVISION, LET ME THINK. Lits in English prof at a regime collaborator institution. EPOCH editor.
Also related to Rikki Ducornet, I am always jealous of writers who happen to cool sexy casual portraits of themselves from their youth, all primed up for the biography cover. Instead all of my young writer shots are like “mom got me neoprene waders for christmas”
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Also related to Rikki Ducornet, I am always jealous of writers who happen to cool sexy casual portraits of themselves from their youth, all primed up for the biography cover. Instead all of my young writer shots are like “mom got me neoprene waders for christmas”
Some friends just informed me of this fact, I like it very much, my review is lol
![Ducornet is the subject of the Steely Dan song "Rikki Don't Lose That Number." 13) Steely Dan singer Donald Fagen had met her at Bard College. "31 Ducornet says they met at a college party, and even though she was married at the time, he gave her his number.
Ducornet was intrigued by Fagen and was tempted to call him, but she decided against it. She later told an interviewer, "Philosophically it's an interesting song; I mean I think his 'number' is a cipher for the self." [141[15]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:aabauejh3nci23pjum3bq7kw/bafkreicyolxeaqwokjlto7hyyxfhwpcrexvbah6ycrtvzv4qzctkg3tfri@jpeg)
November 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Some friends just informed me of this fact, I like it very much, my review is lol
Mulholland Dr (2001)
November 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Mulholland Dr (2001)
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Oh god, I had no idea. "Dog Heaven" is one of my favorite short stories of all time. Even after reading it dozens of time, the ending still gives me goosebumps.
Also one of my fav opening sentences ever: "Every so often that dead dog dreams me up again." What a huge loss.
Also one of my fav opening sentences ever: "Every so often that dead dog dreams me up again." What a huge loss.
i didn't see more than like 2 or 3 stephanie vaughn memorial posts yesterday which i take as a sign that more of you need to put down whatever book you're reading and pick up a copy of Sweet Talk.
November 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Oh god, I had no idea. "Dog Heaven" is one of my favorite short stories of all time. Even after reading it dozens of time, the ending still gives me goosebumps.
Also one of my fav opening sentences ever: "Every so often that dead dog dreams me up again." What a huge loss.
Also one of my fav opening sentences ever: "Every so often that dead dog dreams me up again." What a huge loss.
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a book so good she only had to write the one
Just learned that my former professor, friend, and mentor Stephanie Vaughn, has died. For those unaware, Stephanie's book SWEET TALK is one of the greatest American story collections, up there with the likes of JESUS' SON. This is the justly famous intro of her story "Dog Heaven"
November 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
a book so good she only had to write the one
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Stephanie was one of those people who are just so intensely themselves. Her aura was off the charts powerful, and she was hilarious. I remember, in the lead-up to the publication of my first novel in 2016, she said (in her cranky flat Ohio voice), "Ah yes, pre-publication, the storm before the calm"
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Stephanie was one of those people who are just so intensely themselves. Her aura was off the charts powerful, and she was hilarious. I remember, in the lead-up to the publication of my first novel in 2016, she said (in her cranky flat Ohio voice), "Ah yes, pre-publication, the storm before the calm"
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Just learned that my former professor, friend, and mentor Stephanie Vaughn, has died. For those unaware, Stephanie's book SWEET TALK is one of the greatest American story collections, up there with the likes of JESUS' SON. This is the justly famous intro of her story "Dog Heaven"
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Just learned that my former professor, friend, and mentor Stephanie Vaughn, has died. For those unaware, Stephanie's book SWEET TALK is one of the greatest American story collections, up there with the likes of JESUS' SON. This is the justly famous intro of her story "Dog Heaven"
VEINS rules
my novel VEINS is now available at drewtoothpaste.com and i'm including some excerpts here. it downloads as a PDF and it's $4.99
November 18, 2025 at 2:26 AM
VEINS rules
4yo put both feet into one pant leg. Asked how it happened she explained that she put the first foot into the wrong leg and didn’t want to make a second mistake
November 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
4yo put both feet into one pant leg. Asked how it happened she explained that she put the first foot into the wrong leg and didn’t want to make a second mistake
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We are accepting applications for our four-month long Developmental Editing Fellowship for Emerging Writers. The Fellowship involves one-on-one mentorship by an experienced editor on the KR team. Find application guidelines and previous fellows at the link:
kenyonreview.org/fellowship/d...
kenyonreview.org/fellowship/d...
November 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We are accepting applications for our four-month long Developmental Editing Fellowship for Emerging Writers. The Fellowship involves one-on-one mentorship by an experienced editor on the KR team. Find application guidelines and previous fellows at the link:
kenyonreview.org/fellowship/d...
kenyonreview.org/fellowship/d...
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who remembers these (we used to set the alarms so we wouldn't miss our flight to Jeffrey Epstein's private island)
November 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
who remembers these (we used to set the alarms so we wouldn't miss our flight to Jeffrey Epstein's private island)
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I use this utility to remove so much of the bloat that comes stuffed in W11 PCs. You can click a couple buttons, check the descriptions of every change before you implement it, and have an improved experience. There are a lot of good videos going over it if you need.
November 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I use this utility to remove so much of the bloat that comes stuffed in W11 PCs. You can click a couple buttons, check the descriptions of every change before you implement it, and have an improved experience. There are a lot of good videos going over it if you need.
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木っ端から生まれたコッパー君
September 24, 2024 at 6:19 AM
木っ端から生まれたコッパー君
Real question, aside from the obvious hilarity of the man never having used a tool before: why is he trying to nail an untreated garden stake to an obviously feature-complete gate? What’s the endgame here
True comedy is watching Dave Portnay trying to use a hammer
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Real question, aside from the obvious hilarity of the man never having used a tool before: why is he trying to nail an untreated garden stake to an obviously feature-complete gate? What’s the endgame here
Join me, my child. I hear drowning is the most peaceful way
The app Text With Jesus uses artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer spiritual guidance to users who are looking to connect with a higher power: on.nbc10.com/7XM8xrf
People can text with Jesus on a controversial new app. How does it work?
Artificial intelligence app Text With Jesus lets users chat with biblical figures and it is raising debate over faith and technology.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Join me, my child. I hear drowning is the most peaceful way
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Yoko Ono exhibit at the MCA Chicago was incredible and overwhelming.
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Yoko Ono exhibit at the MCA Chicago was incredible and overwhelming.
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Day #160: United States Postal Service (1969)
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Day #160: United States Postal Service (1969)
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Well that's a lovely thing! I'm honored and grateful to @barrelhouse.bsky.social for publishing my essay, and for this nomination. www.barrelhousemag.com/blog/issue-2...
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Well that's a lovely thing! I'm honored and grateful to @barrelhouse.bsky.social for publishing my essay, and for this nomination. www.barrelhousemag.com/blog/issue-2...
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Dad Calling Just To Say He Loves King Crimson https://theonion.com/dad-calling-just-to-say-he-loves-king-crimson/
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Dad Calling Just To Say He Loves King Crimson https://theonion.com/dad-calling-just-to-say-he-loves-king-crimson/
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ouroboreos
oh wow that’s crazy
oreos with bits of
of oreos. in them
Real Bits of Oreos
oreos with bits of
of oreos. in them
Real Bits of Oreos
November 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
ouroboreos
Seems like a good time to hoist my old bespoke cringe flag up the pole
November 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Seems like a good time to hoist my old bespoke cringe flag up the pole
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BIG CHIEF is one of Amazon’s Best Books of 2025!
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
BIG CHIEF is one of Amazon’s Best Books of 2025!
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I’m running for political office and my platform will be abolishing outer LP sleeves with adhesive flaps.
November 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I’m running for political office and my platform will be abolishing outer LP sleeves with adhesive flaps.
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NEW: I spoke to Obsidian (Outer Worlds, Avowed, Fallout: NV) about how their games are written
They've heard "horror stories" of writers sidelined at other studios
Sawyer: At Obsidian, writers and area designers are "co-creators" who sculpt a game world together
www.gamefile.news/p/obsidian-e...
They've heard "horror stories" of writers sidelined at other studios
Sawyer: At Obsidian, writers and area designers are "co-creators" who sculpt a game world together
www.gamefile.news/p/obsidian-e...
How Obsidian writes
A chat about the words that go into video games, with creators behind The Outer Worlds, Pillars of Eternity, Pentiment and more.
www.gamefile.news
November 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
NEW: I spoke to Obsidian (Outer Worlds, Avowed, Fallout: NV) about how their games are written
They've heard "horror stories" of writers sidelined at other studios
Sawyer: At Obsidian, writers and area designers are "co-creators" who sculpt a game world together
www.gamefile.news/p/obsidian-e...
They've heard "horror stories" of writers sidelined at other studios
Sawyer: At Obsidian, writers and area designers are "co-creators" who sculpt a game world together
www.gamefile.news/p/obsidian-e...
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We're thrilled to announce the Pegasus Poetry Book Prize, recognizing a US poet aged 40 or older for their first or second poetry collection. In addition to publication by Graywolf, the awardee will receive $10,000 from the Poetry Foundation.
www.poetryfoundation.org/awards/poetr...
www.poetryfoundation.org/awards/poetr...
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We're thrilled to announce the Pegasus Poetry Book Prize, recognizing a US poet aged 40 or older for their first or second poetry collection. In addition to publication by Graywolf, the awardee will receive $10,000 from the Poetry Foundation.
www.poetryfoundation.org/awards/poetr...
www.poetryfoundation.org/awards/poetr...