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    Journalism: My work has appeared in The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The Globe & Mail (Canada), The Times- Picayune (New Orleans), The Oregonian, and Willamette Week, as well as in magazines including Details, Vogue, Publishers Weekly, and Portland Monthly.

    Publishing: Tight Shot, my first novel, was nominated for an Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America. Its sequel, Hot Shot, was roundly ignored by everyone, but was a far better book. I'm also a member of the National Book Critics Circle.

    Stage: I was a member of the Groundlings and Circle Repertory West in Los Angeles, and am a playwright (see "Stage" in the right-hand rail).

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May 06, 2008

I'm in the Gambit this week

Gambitcover0508 I have a cover story in this week's Gambit Weekly about the New Orleans Craft Mafia, a group of young(ish) women who are leading the D.I.Y. craft movement in the city.

This was my first piece for Gambit, and I was really pleased with how it turned out -- I got to work with one of my very favorite photographers, Cheryl Gerber, and Gambit's Dora Sison did a great concept cover. Editor Will Coviello was easy to work with, and whoever did the layout (sorry, I don't know your name!) also did a fine job.

I'm always harping on how a story isn't just a bunch of words --  it's a complete package of words, graphics, layout, photos, illustrations -- and this is an example of how it all should work. Thanks, all!

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Matt Davis

Nice work Kevin. Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff in there over the coming months.

Posted by: Matt Davis | May 06, 2008 at 03:28 PM

Jil

That's an excellent story, and a fascinating subject. I was really taken that they provide assistance to artists in need.

What really impresses about your story is that you've covered so many aspects of it -- the work, the history, the good and hard times -- in a short piece, and yet it never feels "too full".

Say hello to Cheryl Gerber for me. We worked together on the riverboat piece for you; a wonderful lady and such an absolute professional.

Posted by: Jil | May 07, 2008 at 08:11 AM

Rachelle Matherne

It's such a great article. You did a great job. Thanks, Kevin!

Posted by: Rachelle Matherne | May 07, 2008 at 11:31 AM

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