The book began as a project to downsize the story of Job. Then Russell got the idea to do the same for all the remaining books of The Bible. He spent two years researching and rereading The Bible, cover to cover for what would become God is Disappointed in You.
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Provocations Writ Large
Back in 2008 when I breastfed my first-born, my son (didn’t I do it right, god, empire, mom and dad, giving the firsts to the boy); when I was breastfeeding Jake, I found this natural…
Pictures from Our Fall 2013 Issue Launch Events
Two weeks ago Portland Review had our Fall 2013 issue launch events at Rogue Hall and IPRC. Reading for us at these events were many of the fantastic authors featured in our upcoming issue. The…
Can’t Look Away
Kevin Sampsell’s novel, This is Between Us, places the reader into the role of a voyeur, sneaking long glances into the secret lives of two divorcees who fall in love in the weirdest ways. Sampsell’s work could easily be mistaken for memoir, as the book mimics journal entries written by the male partner, writing to his female counter-part, and addressing her only as “You.”
Fall 2013 Issue Release Parties
To celebrate the release of our Fall 2013 issue we will be hosting two release parties with readings by amazing local writers. Our transitions themed issue features excellent new nonfiction and complimentary pieces of fiction,…