Thinking SMOL, or why the indies do it best

A new year is a good time to declare independence: from old habits and old regimes, and old ways of making books, too.

So I’m especially excited to be giving the inaugural keynote for SMOLFair, a virtual alt book fair that runs March 3 - 7. There will be readings, book giveaways, and associated lit events, and a long list of cool and surprising indie publishers to peruse (including the mighty Meerkat Press).

Being nimble, thoughtful, and brave are three virtues the small press has in abundance, virtues that make them the ideal partners for writers who want to make sure their work is read, not lost or overlooked in some long and random list. If you’re a new writer, a writer looking to make a change, a reader who adores adventurous work and the people who help it grow and flower in the world, it’s time to think SMOL.