Author Archives: Sean Beaudoin

About Sean Beaudoin

Sean Beaudoin (@seanbeaudoin) is the author of five novels, including The Infects and Wise Young Fool. His new short story collection, Welcome Thieves, is just out with Algonquin Books.

Read My Finger: How Not To Get Published

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Sean Beaudoin

Sean Beaudoin exposes the underbelly of the Manhattan publishing elite so thoroughly that Upton Sinclair’s estate threatens a lawsuit. Continue reading →

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Point/Counterpoint: Sean Beaudoin v. Garth Stein

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Sean Beaudoin

Take a front row seat for this exciting, no-holds-barred game of style and wit, in which eight topics of the day are parsed, thrust, and parried as you listen to the intellectual steel clang! Continue reading →

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The Dudes of YA, a “Lit-Erotic” Photo Spread

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Sean Beaudoin

Twelve alluring gentleman scribes somehow crammed into one sizzling photo-spread. An article that cannot possibly be read without taking a few ice breaks, let alone wishing your laptop had three staples and a centerfold. Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney Sends Me a Personal Letter. Finally.

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Sean Beaudoin

Wherein Salt Lake City’s favorite son reaches out to one of his biggest supporters. Continue reading →

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Report: Popular Local Chef Places Zombie on Menu

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Sean Beaudoin

Despite a concerted public outcry, local chef Ethan “Eat it Whole” Sole has apparently placed zombie meat on the menu of his fine dining restaurant. Sean Beaudoin spends most of Halloween day investigating. Continue reading →

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Raw Book Reviews by the Restlessly Deceased: T.S. Eliot on Zadie Smith

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Sean Beaudoin

During each installment of this regular and beloved feature, a new book is reviewed from beyond the grave by a restless author of yore. This week, T.S. Eliot sinks his teeth into NW. Continue reading →

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Doom as We Know It

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Sean Beaudoin

It’s coming. You know it and I know it. Not reading this essay will make it happen sooner. Stand up for humanity and click. Continue reading →

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