#21: Introducing "Aviation and more"
Announcing "Aviation and more," a new free zine of stories by me and poems by Tali Cohen.
It is so time. The time is now.
Early last year I was so stoked to send you my first zine — a fun little fiction guy I called "Last Ditch plus two more." I think it was maybe the best thing I've ever done — I've never had as much fun, felt as rewarded, as I did creating this thing and putting it out there. I was shocked at how many of you asked for one, and I was so grateful for all of the help that my friends offered along the way.
I intended to turn over a second zine a little faster, but you know it takes some time, things get in the way. A lot happened this last year. I wrote a lot, but I also let things sit a lot. I forgot about things. I let them come back around in their own time. And I think it paid off.
BUT NOW I am so so so excited to let you all know that a new zine "AVIATION AND MORE" is coming your way if you so choose. I have two new short stories to share with you, and what better way than to print it on some white paper and stuff it in an envelope and mail it straight to your house where you can hold it in your hands?
"Aviation" is a story about memory and body and how you can't seem to trust either one.
"Oysters" is a story about jellyfish.
But there's more, and this is the best part. I asked my extremely talented best friend Tali Cohen if she would ever consider lending me a few poems for this brand new zine and she said yes. So I am also wildly proud to present to you three extraordinary new poems from Tali Cohen:
"AT NIGHT THE PLATES"
"SERAPHIM /OR: OKAY I'LL TAKE THE BAIT"
"FIXED CARDINAL MUTABLE"
I'm so stoked to share these pages with these fantastic pieces, and to collaborate on this project with a friend and artist I love and respect so much. I can't wait for you to read it for yourself.
I want to say about a billion things about this but I mostly just want you to read it. Just like "Last Ditch," this zine will be completely free. Just send me your mailing address using this request form below and the zine is all yours:
REQUEST A FREE COPY OF "AVIATION AND MORE" STORIES BY JORDY WALSH AND POEMS BY TALI COHEN!!!!
Yes, these zines are free — it's just important to me that I have the chance to send you something cool (hopefully) that you can hold in your hands. But I am obligated to uh indicate that I am a graduate student and a teacher...not the best income you know? That's my bad. But if you'd like to send $2 or whatever to help cover the cost of ink and postage, well I can't say no and I will say thank you. My paypal (jordantwalsh@gmail.com) and my venmo (@jordalsh) are open.
Here's a playlist of songs that fill in the world of "Aviation and more." Spotify and Apple Music.
Jordy's Picks:
Tali's Picks:
Here's that link one more time! Tali and I will be seeing you soon:
REQUEST A FREE COPY OF "AVIATION AND MORE" STORIES BY JORDY WALSH AND POEMS BY TALI COHEN!!!!
Make things with your friends. Do things yourself. Share what you've got when you've got it. Let's do it.
My name is Jordy Walsh, and I’m a writer based in Philadelphia. I Keep a Diary is a newsletter about music, books, and writing. You can follow me on Twitter for more thoughts on all that stuff.