Fieldwork

MONSTERS IN FICTION: THE COURAGE TO GO DARK

August 8 ’13

To write from the place of true depravity requires a level of bravery that few writer’s possess. And sexual perversion in fiction invites a level of personal scrutiny that is hard to withstand.

CHEMICAL PINK: WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?

August 1 ’13

CHEMICAL PINK: THE CHARACTERS, THEIR MOTIVATION, AND DID I JUST MAKE IT UP?

SAND FLIES IN BELIZE

June 2 ’13

I went to Belize on a dive trip and came home an itching mess with a polka-dot hide. Beware the Sand Fly.

THE PERFECT SUMMER

May 9 ’13

People, people! Once again you’ve been bombarding me with notes and letters. This time you’re begging me to define for you the perfect summer. Not an easy assignment.

LENA DUNHAM: THE PERFECT ANTIVENOM FOR CHEMICAL PINK

February 24 ’13

Lena Dunham is my hero. By taking her clothes off week after week, she is changing the way I perceive the female form. Beauty comes in a lot of different packages. The world needs to listen to this kid.

JELLYFISH LAKE, MY POINT OF ORIGIN

February 8 ’13

Primordial Soup? What is it? Where is it? Does this question keep you up? Go take a swim in Jellyfish Lake; it’s where the answers lie.

SHARK BAITING ON YAP

January 9 ’13

Manta rays and traditional culture still thrive on Yap. Sharks and betel nut abound. It may take a couple of days to get there but it’s well worth the effort.

WRITER’S BUTT AND THE MIRACLE OF THE WALKING LUNGE

December 3 ’12

A lot of you have been complaining about your butts. “Katie, it’s so flat. What can I do?” “Katie, it’s spreading. Help!” “It jiggles.” “It sags.” Calm down people. And PLEASE stop sending me pictures of your rear-ends. I do have a solution for you.

THE REBUTTAL

November 26 ’12

Katie Arnoldi always responds to searing fan mail. It’s part of her job description.

SEARING FAN MAIL

November 9 ’12

A letter from a concerned fan points to some troubling truths about the direction of Katie Arnoldi’s fiction. Is it too late to make a change? Can she navigate a sharp left turn? Yes, dear reader, she can. And she will. Help is on the way!