Putting to rest the conventional wisdom about sequels, Scratchpad #2 was another resounding success. For those of you who missed it, here’s the recap.
Photos by Jon Donnell.

Natalya Federova MacWilliams meditated on death and family, and also stray cats in St. Petersburg.

Why did an author disappear from the back of a ferry bound for Peaks Island in 1975? And what of the book he left behind? Jefferson Navicky considered gaps in memory, holes in narrative.

Chris Gray narrated an afternoon at an art-house cinema, where a bizarre and fascinating film served as backdrop for an increasingly awkward encounter.

I guess we’ll drop the ‘we’ device here. That’s me, Mary. In addition to my hosting duties, I filled the #4 slot with a story about a restless adolescent boy in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

As always, thanks to Mama’s CrowBar for the hospitality.
Make a note of it: Scratchpad #3 takes place August 17. Interested in reading? Get in touch.