Thanks to THE RUMPUS for pointing their spotlight towards HIPHOP IS THE FUTURE. http://therumpus.net/2013/03/spotlight-hiphop-is-the-future/

Thanks to THE RUMPUS for pointing their spotlight towards HIPHOP IS THE FUTURE.

http://therumpus.net/2013/03/spotlight-hiphop-is-the-future/

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I have a new comix/music tumblr, which is called, for some reason, HIPHOP IS THE FUTURE. Follow me. http://hiphopisthefuture.com/

I have a new comix/music tumblr, which is called, for some reason, HIPHOP IS THE FUTURE. Follow me.

http://hiphopisthefuture.com/

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A Book Review of Matt Dojny’s The Festival of Earthly Delights: Who Can Take Him Seriously? http://karenslibraryblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/guest-review-matt-dojny-reviewed-by.html

A Book Review of Matt Dojny’s The Festival of Earthly Delights:
Who Can Take Him Seriously?

http://karenslibraryblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/guest-review-matt-dojny-reviewed-by.html


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STRONGEST DEBUT BOOK OF 2012! My novel can totally beat your novel in arm-wrestling. http://bit.ly/WFICh6

STRONGEST DEBUT BOOK OF 2012!
My novel can totally beat your novel in arm-wrestling.

http://bit.ly/WFICh6

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My Year in Reading, via The Millions: http://www.themillions.com/2012/12/a-year-in-reading-matt-dojny.html

My Year in Reading, via The Millions:

http://www.themillions.com/2012/12/a-year-in-reading-matt-dojny.html

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…and, a thoughtful review from the Tottenville Review! http://www.tottenvillereview.com/comedy-and-commentary-musings-irreverence-and-culture-in-the-fictional-land-of-puchai/

…and, a thoughtful review from the Tottenville Review!

http://www.tottenvillereview.com/comedy-and-commentary-musings-irreverence-and-culture-in-the-fictional-land-of-puchai/

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WHERE do I write? I shall tell you exactly. http://bookriot.com/2012/11/12/write-place-write-time-matt-dojny/

WHERE do I write? I shall tell you exactly.

http://bookriot.com/2012/11/12/write-place-write-time-matt-dojny/

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Generous review of TFOED on The Rumpus! http://therumpus.net/2012/10/the-festival-of-earthly-delights-by-matt-dojny/

Generous review of TFOED on The Rumpus!

http://therumpus.net/2012/10/the-festival-of-earthly-delights-by-matt-dojny/

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CHECK OUT MY SHORT STORY, “TRUE PAIN FOR MY FALSE FRIENDS,” IN VOL. 1 BROOKLYN. Featuring wolves, hoarfrost, and Swedenborgians. http://www.vol1brooklyn.com/2012/09/09/sunday-stories-true-pain-for-my-false-friends/#more-19097

CHECK OUT MY SHORT STORY, “TRUE PAIN FOR MY FALSE FRIENDS,” IN VOL. 1 BROOKLYN.

Featuring wolves, hoarfrost, and Swedenborgians.

http://www.vol1brooklyn.com/2012/09/09/sunday-stories-true-pain-for-my-false-friends/#more-19097

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Nice review from bkclb blog: http://bkclb.co/blog/the-festival-of-earthly-delights-by-matt-dojny/

Nice review from bkclb blog:

http://bkclb.co/blog/the-festival-of-earthly-delights-by-matt-dojny/

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BookStalked: Matt Dojny

bookstalker:


In the spirit of marching literarily onward, let’s talk about Matt Dojny. Matt’s Book Boroughing event with John Wray (Lowboy) was one of the most entertaining events I’ve ever attended. Not only did Matt and John reminisce about hilarious shared experiences (like working together on a “blind vampire movie” in college), they also embarked on a karaoke rendition of “Don’t You Want Me Baby” — without the lyrics handy. Matt’s debut novel The Festival of Earthly Delights has been placed at the top of book lists and lauded throughout the land. I’m delighted to be able to share his tales of public readings — which include blackberry brandy drinkin’, cat-related accusations and Clifford-the-Big-Red-Dog-crashings — after the jump.

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THE FESTIVAL OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS made The L Magazine’s list of “5 Best 2012 Debuts By Brooklyn Novelists (So Far)”! So far, so good, say I. http://www.thelmagazine.com/newyork/best-of-brooklyn/Content?oid=2252142&storyPage=6

THE FESTIVAL OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS made The L Magazine’s list of “5 Best 2012 Debuts By Brooklyn Novelists (So Far)”! So far, so good, say I.

http://www.thelmagazine.com/newyork/best-of-brooklyn/Content?oid=2252142&storyPage=6

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I finally know what to wear to the beach this season. http://mashable.com/2012/07/31/books-as-bathing-suits/#789836-The-Festival-of-Earthly-Delights-by-Matt-Dojny

I finally know what to wear to the beach this season.

http://mashable.com/2012/07/31/books-as-bathing-suits/#789836-The-Festival-of-Earthly-Delights-by-Matt-Dojny

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Books Matter: Currently Reading: The Festival of Earthly Delights by Matt Dojny

!THANKYOU BOOKSMATTER!

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In the tiny fictional Southeast Asian country of Puchai, Boyd Darrow and his less-than-faithful girlfriend/faux-wife Ulla have sex on a page of blacked-out words, like a letter we aren’t supposed to read. The novel is, in fact, epistolary, a series of apostrophes to the (as yet) unexplained…

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Research Notes for NECESSARY FICTION: In which I answer the eternal question, What Would Big Baby Jesus Do? http://necessaryfiction.com/blog/ResearchNotesMattDojny

Research Notes for NECESSARY FICTION: In which I answer the eternal question, What Would Big Baby Jesus Do?

http://necessaryfiction.com/blog/ResearchNotesMattDojny

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A NOVEL BY MATT DOJNY.

CONTACT ME

  • mattdojny at mattdojny dot com

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    • EVENTS

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    • OPINIONS

  • "...a perfect summer read, armchair travel in a higher key." —Los Angeles Times


  • The L Magazine: 5 Best 2012 Debuts By Brooklyn Novelists


  • Strongest Debut Book of 2012 ("What To Read Awards" for Salon.com)


  • "There's... no comparison to reading a novel that it's clear a writer had a ton of fun writing. For a light-hearted book, there's a lot of heart in The Festival of Earthly Delights." —The Rumpus


  • "If Puchai were a real country, I'd be a citizen by now, or at least an illegal alien. What a glorious novel!" —Gary Shteyngart, author of Super Sad True Love Story


  • "A delightfully funny and heartfelt novel from a fresh voice in fiction." —Barnes & Noble, "The Long List"


  • "Dojny has created an entire country filled with characters that are so fresh and endearing, you'll find yourself wishing Puchai were a real place. I love this book." —Kristen Schaal (Flight of the Conchords, The Daily Show)


  • "Comic novels can be whimsical, or clever, or delightful, or witty, or canny, or powerful. Rarely are they all of those things. Matt Dojny's large-hearted, bright-minded novel has drawings and letters and love and loss, and now you do, too." —Ben Greenman, author of What He's Poised to Do and Superbad


  • "Matt Dojny's novel is a true delight. I can't think of any writer since Kingsley Amis who's been able to write high-minded comedy that packs such a punch. I've never enjoyed a comic novel more." —John Wray, author of Lowboy


  • "The Festival of Earthly Delights is a thoroughly enjoyable and eminently funny book that can keep a whimsical, humorous tone intact whilst addressing very valid, topical issues.  The balancing act is as impressive as you're likely to find in any modern comedy or debut novel..." —Tottenville Review


  • "...one of the most imaginative books I have read all year, an epistolary novel bursting with wonders and surprises." —Largehearted Boy