The Jim Jones of Poetry

over at Vice.com Blake Butler has some nice & interesting things to say about my writing.

about Holy Land

and about my new book The Moon's Jaw.


click here to check it out

Coming Soon

Coming Soon: “Sensuality & the Lunatic” — a memoir, by Rauan Klassnik “The Bird in My Fist” — a lyric essay, by Rauan Klassnik “Hoofs of Satin” — my experiences w/ Animal Husbandry, by Rauan Klassnik “The Yo-Yo Bead Lady” — a careful study of MFA ranking methodologies, by Rauan Klassnik “The Grenade in my Brain” — a spiritual journey, by Rauan Klassnik “The Warehouse Goons” — my childhood bared, by Rauan Klassnik “The Purple Swan” — a photographic montage of love soldiering, by Rauan Klassnik “Elements of Lust” — the warthog’s conscience, by Rauan Klassnik

Edith w/ Roosters

Video Trailer for My New Book -- The Moon's Jaw

much thx to Paul Cunningham!!

the Nic Cage Biopic

this guy needs to play Nic in the Nicolas Cage biopic

Babies

The Moon's Jaw

Jan 1st ---

The Big Leap

after months of dilly-dallying --- i've made the leap -- i am now Following Taylor Swift on Twitter --- yes, i know, it's a huge move -- & i'm SOOOOO proud of myself -- for the courage -- & the faith -- it's like i've been baptised!! ---

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