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Do you have a nickname?
Just Silvia :)
What do you like to read?
All kinds. Recent loves are Carmen Maria Machado, Jeff VanderMeer, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Mieko Kawakami, rediscovered Ursula Le Guin, and Elfriede Jelinek’s The Piano Teacher. Also, I managed to get a signature from George Saunders last week and I need to brag because he drew me a ghost!
It looks approximately like this:
:o
What kind of stories do you write?
It’s hard to say; I don’t think I’ve written enough short stories to see a pattern yet (I spent far too long on a novel project that was killing me softly). But right now, I’m writing about robots and hermaphroditic mermaids. I’m also trying to write more happy endings.
How would you describe your personality?
I’m one of those introverts who mistakenly thinks she can pass for an extrovert. I can come off as reserved, but that’s just my lobster shell and I’m quite cheery underneath, like a lobster-armored Santa. I wish I could be more chipper on the outside, but that only happens when I’m very, very tired. A candle’s final flare so to speak.
What would you do this summer if you hadn't been accepted to Clarion?
Likely wither in a dark corner of the room like a parasitic mushroom. And continue to write.
Who will miss you most while you're in San Diego (cats, kids, partner, boss, coworkers)?
Hahaha, did anyone pick their boss? For me, it’s my family and friends.
Have you participated in an intensive writing workshop before?
I’m in an MFA program, so I’ve definitely done workshops but nothing quite like Clarion. I hear it’s nose-bleedingly intensive. *shudders*
What scares you most about Clarion?
The “one story a week” deal. Not having a car. Or a driver’s license. Being forced to eat eggs that “taste like felt” because of said lack of car and driver’s license.
What do you do to relax or for recreation?
Lately, I’ve been marathoning Bob’s Burger. I’d really like to dabble in figure drawing and water color this summer.
What 1-2 essential things will you bring to Clarion besides your laptop, watergun, and espresso maker?
Water filter.
What is your ideal career?
Full-time writer who can travel as an excuse for “research.”
What else do you want us to know about you?
I grew up in South Korea, I used to visit Japan quite often, and I’m living in NY for the time being.
Hey Silvia! Nice to see another "for the time being" New Yorker! Excited to meet you this summer!
ReplyDeleteHi Christian! I feel you; living in NY comes with a price tag and quicksand expiration date. I'm looking forward to the beaches--and I'll see you this summer!
Delete"Did anyone say their boss?"--I almost choked on my coffee, that was so funny. Excited to meetyou.
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks Ploi! Looking forward to meeting you as well :)
DeleteOmgosh, I ADORE Bob's Burgers! I love so many cartoons -- have you seen any of Big Mouth? That show surprised me in the best way.
ReplyDeleteAlso: "I can come off as reserved, but that’s just my lobster shell and I’m quite cheery underneath, like a lobster-armored Santa." --This is the BEST! I 300% relate with this. We can be armored Santas together.
Do the eggs taste like felt at Clarion? Did I miss the memo?
ReplyDeleteI have never gotten over my paralyzing grade-school fear of watercolours, even though I love the effect. Does that mean you're bringing watercolours to Clarion?