The Rattling Wall

Fab.com sale goes live in 20 hours! Get your Rattling Walls,...

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:15:02 -0700

Fab.com sale goes live in 20 hours! Get your Rattling Walls, folks!

On behalf of PEN Center USA and Narrow Books, I’m very...

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:25 -0700

On behalf of PEN Center USA and Narrow Books, I’m very proud to announce the slate for The Rattling Wall, Issue 4!

Just a couple of weeks away from releasing news on The Rattling...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:12:20 -0700

Just a couple of weeks away from releasing news on The Rattling Wall, Issue 4 & let me just say: we’re making something real nice for ya.

I’m very excited to announce BEN TEGEL: THE ART OF THE...

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:16:50 -0800

I’m very excited to announce BEN TEGEL: THE ART OF THE RATTLING WALL, a month-long gallery show, featuring the artwork that appears in the The Rattling Wall’s third issue, as well Tegel’s new work. JOIN US on February 23 at synchronicity space los angeles!

For more information, visit www.penusa.org.

The Rattling Wall is about to show the east side some love....

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:46:06 -0800

The Rattling Wall is about to show the east side some love. RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/221046684697829/?ref=ts&fref=ts

The Rattling Wall is headed south to San Diego!JOIN US at San...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:38:36 -0800

The Rattling Wall is headed south to San Diego!

JOIN US at San Diego Writers, Ink for readings by David L. Ulin, Amy Wallen, Jim Ruland, and James Meetze.

BOOK SIGNING + DRINKS to follow!

Can’t wait to see you there!

RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/108283549348081/?fref=ts

**AND! If you miss us in San Diego, we’ll be rounding out the book tour on Feb. 2 at Skylight Books. Details to follow in the coming week.**

The Rattling Wall pairs perfectly with smoked cheeses and beef...

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:26:44 -0800

The Rattling Wall pairs perfectly with smoked cheeses and beef summer sausages. SHOP: http://www.narrowbooks.com/shop/rattling-wall-issue-3/.

Next stop on The Rattling Wall, Issue 3, Book Tour? Book Soup!...

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:25:41 -0800

Next stop on The Rattling Wall, Issue 3, Book Tour? Book Soup!

JOIN US for readings by Amy Wallen, Brian Rooney, Panio Gianopoulos, Joseph Lapin, Kate Reeves, and Suzanne Lummis.

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS + BOOK SIGNING to follow!

Can’t wait to see you there!

RSVP on FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/events/545560145458753/

The Rattling Wall had a BLAST at The Pop-Hop last night! This...

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:03:13 -0800

The Rattling Wall had a BLAST at The Pop-Hop last night! This weekend we’re blowing out of town and heading to the Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs for EMPIRE MOON, an event celebrating the literary arts east of Los Angeles. If you wanna join us, email me at michelle@penusa.org and I’ll hook you up with a 20% off room code. RSVP to EMPIRE MOON here: http://www.facebook.com/events/502028209818053/?ref=ts&fref=ts.

We’re headed to The Pop-Hop to kick off The Rattling Wall,...

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:21:52 -0800

We’re headed to The Pop-Hop to kick off The Rattling Wall, Issue 3, Book Tour!

Join us for a presentation by artist Ben Tegel & Narrow Books Art Director Mark Dischler.

Readings by Trinie Dalton, Ben Epstein, Marytza K. Rubio,
& Kim Young.

DRINKS + SIGNING to follow!

VISIT www.thepophop.com or www.therattlingwall.com for more information.

Can’t wait to see you there!

For The Rattling Wall Reading & Release, Danny Corey and...

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:15:03 -0800

For The Rattling Wall Reading & Release, Danny Corey and Heather Simons created a short film entitled “Name This Place,” which details the making of our new issue. It is GORGEOUS and the interview lineup is killer: Panio Gianopoulos, David Ulin, Kate Reeves, Marytza K. Rubio, Casey Curry, Mark Dischler, Benjamin Tegel, Joyce Carol Oates, and ME! If you missed this last Saturday night, enjoy it now! THANKS to everyone in the film and THANKS, again, to our huge audience at Hollywood Forever. I’ve been overwhelmed this week by your notes and calls and love ♥

The Rattling Wall, Issue 3, will be stocked in LA-area...

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:41:58 -0800

The Rattling Wall, Issue 3, will be stocked in LA-area bookstores this week and can be purchased online here: http://www.narrowbooks.com/shop/rattling-wall-issue-3/. ENJOY!

Danny Corey and Heather Simons have created a short film...

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:12:10 -0800

Danny Corey and Heather Simons have created a short film entitled “Name This Place,” which details the making of our new book. It is gorgeous and the interview lineup is killer. I can barely wait ‘til Saturday to share it with all of you. BUY TICKETS NOW: http://hollywoodforever.ticketfly.com/

OMG 1,000 LIKES on...

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:51:47 -0700

OMG 1,000 LIKES on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Rattling-Wall/118367908198056

After the Reading & Release at Hollywood Forever on November...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:19:41 -0700

After the Reading & Release at Hollywood Forever on November 10, The Rattling Wall contributors are hitting the town for our Issue 3 tour. Join us for readings at The Pop-Hop, Book Soup, and Skylight Books!

WINNER: Cheryl Klein, “Don’t Worry”HONORABLE...

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:11:19 -0700

WINNER:

Cheryl Klein, “Don’t Worry”

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Rohan Rivas, “Imprint”
Matthew Walden, “Mausoleum”
Joe Cervelin, “They’re Rolling The Shopping Cart On The Roof Again”’
Benj Hewitt, “Rush, Rush”

PEN Center USA and Narrow Books present The Rattling Wall, Issue...

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:56:42 -0700

PEN Center USA and Narrow Books present The Rattling Wall, Issue 3: Reading & Release! The November 10 event at Hollywood Forever will feature a short film about the making of Issue 3 by Danny Corey and Heather Simons and readings by David L. Ulin, Jillian Lauren, Sean Carswell, James Meetze, Angel Nafis, and Joshua Mohr. Artwork by Ben Tegel. Is the official poster kick-ass or what?!

"The Rattling Wall’s earth-friendly fundraiser has resulted in Issue 3’s US printing on..."

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:11:59 -0700

“The Rattling Wall’s earth-friendly fundraiser has resulted in Issue 3’s US printing on recycled paper. The names of all our donors appear in the Special Thanks register of the new book! To date, we’ve published 100 writers, hosted 25+ events, and have earned a load of national attention. Beyond the book, a community of writers has formed around The Rattling Wall. I meet these people at events and often hear that we offered them a “way in” to the LA literary community. Be proud, team! This is *our* good work!”

- Michelle Meyering, Editor

The Rattling Wall is pleased to announce a new one-week...

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:44:39 -0700

The Rattling Wall is pleased to announce a new one-week microfiction contest (100 words or less, got it?) for fans living in the Los Angeles area. The submission cycle for the contest opens today and closes on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at midnight. Winners will be announced online on Friday, October 12, 2012.

Contest Rules:  Your microfiction, which must include the words “rattling” and “wall,” should be e-mailed to editor Michelle Meyering here: michelle@penusa.org.  The microfiction should appear in the body of the e-mail. Use Arial, 12 pt font. Blah, blah, you know the drill.

The Loot: Winning microfiction will be published online at therattlingwall.com and displayed at The Rattling Wall, Issue 3: Reading & Release at Hollywood Forever (6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90038).

Winners will also receive FREE tickets to The Rattling Wall, Issue 3: Reading & Release at Hollywood Forever on November 10, 2012.

As if that weren’t enough, winners will also snag a FREE copy of The Rattling Wall, Issue 3.

Ready? Set? Go.

“Reading is an act of resistance in a landscape of distraction.”...

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:32:09 -0700

“Reading is an act of resistance in a landscape of distraction.” ― David L. Ulin is the Los Angeles Times book critic and will be reading at The Rattling Wall, Issue 3: Reading & Release. RSVP OR BUY TICKETS TODAY.