Essay by Amos Magliocco in The Missouri Review

[Mike Ridgeway]

Sorry if this was posted before. There is an excellent essay written by Amos Magliocco in the latest issue of The Missouri Review. I just happened to be browsing the mag rack at Barnes and Noble and the photo of a tornado on the cover caught my eye. A very good essay that everyone should read. Amos, I don't know you personally but want you to know that you are a good guy.

http://missourireview.com/content/dynamic/text_detail.php?text_id=1958

 

[Darrin Rasberry]

I would like to read it but I can't?

I'd be happy to obtain the essay. Is this magazine at any Barnes & Noble?

 

[Jason Foster]

Online back order.

I would like to read it but I can't?

I'd be happy to obtain the essay. Is this magazine at any Barnes & Noble?

Order online at:

http://missourireview.com/content/dynamic/issue_detail.php?issue_id=3101

Just ordered mine.

 

[Ryan McGinnis]

Thanks, Jason. Ordered mine, too. I've always been curious about Amos' writing style, ever since I heard he received his MFA.

 

[Darren Addy]

Amos, if you are reading this, that is some excellent writing. I hope it was theraputic for you (and I mean that in the best possible sense).
http://cgi.unk.edu/tmp/31.1magliocco.pdf
I think all chasers should read it, and I hope this only encourages more to purchase the actual issue. It's a keeper.

 

[JPaquette]

Amos.. This essay struck a chord that resonated deeply. Being a young and novice chaser from Haltom City, Eric was someone I always looked up to. I just wanted to thank you for being so forthcoming about such a personal experience. Your essay was eloquent and heartfelt. It illustrated brilliantly the human element that comes with chasing, and I recommend all ST members to read it. Thank you...

 

[jeremy wilson]

Incredible. When does your book come out?

 

[Joe Nield]

I can only echo what has already been said. Incredibly well done, Amos.

 

[Amos Magliocco]

Joe alerted me to this thread; sorry I haven't responded sooner. I'm grateful for the kind words about the essay. Thanks, Mike, for posting about it. I wish the piece was available online, but these small magazines live and die with the sales of their hard copies. The Missouri Review is one of the best literary journals in the world, however, so it's worth the money (in my biased opinion).

Jeremy, I'm going to start shopping a book to agents by the end of the summer. What happens then is anybody's guess. Got any friends in publishing?

 

[Jenn Brindley]

Amos,

The writing is brilliant (coming from a terribly picky English major...) -- and having met Eric on a few handfuls of occasions... this was wonderful, saddening and refreshing to read. Thank you so much for sharing this, and please let us know when your book comes out.

 

[Dave Gallaher]

I read the piece several days ago and am still haunted by the images your words impart. I figured that by now I'd know what to say to you, Amos, but I don't.

Don't stop.

 

[Darren Addy]

The PDF link provided earlier has been removed upon request.

If you have access to a university library, the Missouri Review is normally available through online services, such a Project Muse (if they don't have the actual issues in their periodicals). Ask your reference librarian if you need assistance in finding it.

 

[Mike Hollingshead]

I read the piece several days ago and am still haunted by the images your words impart. I figured that by now I'd know what to say to you, Amos, but I don't.

Don't stop.

Ditto.

I've looked for the "magic" thought many times, but never seem to find it.

 

[Chris C Sanner]

Ditto.

I've looked for the "magic" thought many times, but never seem to find it.

I would agree with you guys. Although I do want to say that Amos, you have an incredible gift for writing bud. I've only met you once in person (Altus, OK last October), but you seem like a genuinely good guy for sure. I hope your novel gets a publisher and it's the beginning of great things ahead for you..this essay was just an incredible use of words. Kudos to you.