Lit Shit - The Wonders of Shelley Jackson

[viruswshoes]

A few years ago I read Shelley's Jackson's The Melancholy of Anatomy, a lush and visceral story collection with an overarching theme of the human body. I read a lot, but this one has stayed with me long after, and even left a little yellow Post-It note in the back of my brain saying simply, "Find MORE from her

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[zevhonith]

I emailed her months ago (years ago?) and asked to be part of that, but she never got back to me. Maybe she'd already had enough volunteers.

[viruswshoes]

According to the website, her inbox has anywhere from 8 to 12 thousand messages, so I wouldn't take it personally. And given the fact that people apparently get their words and then turn them down, she needs to keep a roster of willing volunteers.
Don't lose hope - you might be a part of it after all! :)

[zevhonith]

Oh, I didn't. :) And goodness knows if she contacted me I'd still do it. I think mostly I'm bummed I didn't think of it first. :)