Meet the Interns: Liz Anderson, Development Coordinator

Liz Anderson is about to graduate from ASU with a Creative Writing major and an Art History minor.

Superstition Review: What is your position with Superstition Review and what are your responsibilities?

Liz Anderson: This semester, I am a member of the content team working on partnerships for Superstition Review. In this position, I am working on continuing our current partnerships with other organizations on campus and also creating new partnerships!

SR: How did you hear about Superstition Review and what made you decide to get involved?

LA: This is my third semester interning for Patricia Murphy on Superstition Review, so my previous experience has been the driving force for me to intern another semester.

SR: What are you hoping to take away from your Superstition Review experience?

LA: Being a part of Superstition Review has really given me the knowledge and the confidence to get mentally prepared for the real world. This semester, with my new position in the content team, I am hoping to learn more of the behind-the-scenes aspects of the literary journal.

SR: Describe one of your favorite literary or artistic works.

LA: One of my favorite artistic works I have ever encountered was when I was in England. Banksy, a British graffiti artist who challenges the political world through his work, created an amazing display in Bristol that went against the social norm. I personally found myself questioning some of my beliefs due to his artistic genius.

SR: What are you currently reading?
LA: Right now I am reading Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer and Meadowlands by Louise Glϋck.

SR: What is your favorite Superstition Review section, and why?

LA: My favorite section of Superstition Review is the interview section because it allows me to see a side of the writer/artist that I cannot see in his or her work. Last semester, my most prized interview was when I interviewed Robin Hemley and was able to learn so much about him as a family-man, and not just a writer.

SR: Do you prefer reading literary magazines online or in print?

LA: I prefer to read online literary magazines because they are so accessible—I can read them via my blackberry virtually whenever and wherever. Also, it is very comforting that online literary magazines are not so taxing on the environment.

SR: Do you write or create art? What are you currently working on?

LA: Since I am currently in my last semester at ASU, I am taking ENG 490 (forms) and ENG 498 (capstone: poetry) and the writing requirements are quite demanding. The poems that I am currently writing for these classes will be used for my final portfolio at the end of the year.

SR: Besides interning for Superstition Review, how do you spend your time?

LA: In my free time, I love to do yard work—I believe that there is nothing more peaceful than pulling weeds! I also play in the City of Gilbert’s indoor volleyball league and work full-time at a local psychiatrist’s office. For fun, I like to play tennis, clean, and read memoirs.

SR: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

LA: In 10 years, I hope to be an editor (or close to it!) for a major publishing company and hope to be living in Seattle or Boston. I hope to be married, have children, and be enjoying life!

Meet the Interns: Nicole Dunlap, Development Coordinator

Nicole Dunlap will be graduating from ASU in May with a degree in English Literature.

Superstition Review: What is your position with Superstition Review and what are your responsibilities?

Nicole Dunlap: I’m working on the development of SR–putting together documents for Kindle–I will be composing all of the past issues into organized word documents.

SR: How did you hear about Superstition Review and what made you decide to get involved?

ND: My adviser recommended I apply for the internship Fall 09.

SR: What are you hoping to take away from your Superstition Review experience?

ND: More experience with working with a team, learning how the line of production works for publishing a magazine.

SR: Describe one of your favorite literary or artistic works.

ND: I don’t like choosing favorites…but a couple contemporary pieced I like include Mark Danielewski’s book House of Leaves–it’s a combination of literature and visual arts. Also the only book I’ve ever reread (by choice) is Donna Tartt’s The Secret History.

SR: What are you currently reading?

ND: One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest by Ken Kesey.

SR: What other position(s) for Superstition Review would you like to try out?

ND: I’d like to be the non-fiction editor. I would love to be forced to read all submissions–good and bad.

SR: Do you prefer reading literary magazines online or in print?

ND: I like reading things in print, just because I like the physical act of turning pages, dog-earing pages, etc.

SR: Do you write or create art? What are you currently working on?

ND: I’m working on a dual collaboration with my friend Kara Roschi–I’m printing photographs directly onto wood slabs. I think it’s being displayed in the Practical Art gallery in April.

SR: Besides interning for Superstition Review, how do you spend your time?

ND: I work a lot. In my free time I like taking photographs, writing, and going out with friends.

SR: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

ND: I hope to be in graduate school in 10 years. Hopefully in the meantime I’ll spend some time in Germany.

Meet the Interns: Scott Sivinski, Development Coordinator

Scott Sivinski is a Senior at Arizona State University majoring in Literature, Writing and Film.

Superstition Review: What do you do for SR?

Scott Sivinski: I am formatting the work we have to be sent out to Amazon to use on Kindle.

SR: How did you hear about or get involved with Superstition Review?

SS: I heard about the Review in an email, probably from the English department.

SR: Who is your dream contributor to the journal? Talk about him/her.

SS: David Sedaris who is one of my favorite authors and memoirists would be a great contributor. He has stories for everything.

SR: What job, other than your own, would you like to try out in the journal?

SS: I would like to be involved with the nonfiction group, probably as editor.

SR: What are you most excited for in the upcoming issue?

SS: I just can’t wait to read all of the submissions and just see the issue in its entirety since it is something I helped produce.

SR: What was the first book you remember falling in love with and what made it so special?

SS: Weekend by Christopher Pike was the first book I remember loving. It was a mystery and involved people just a little older than me and it really kick-started my reading habit. I still mostly read mysteries or thrillers along with the occasional memoir.

SR: What are you currently reading?

SS: I am currently reading the new memoir by Kathy Griffin who I find to be hilarious.

SR: What are some of your favorite websites to waste time on or distract you from homework?

SS: I like Entertainment Weekly’s website because it covers all aspects of entertainment including music, film and book reviews. I also like a site called dlisted because it makes fun of our cultures obsession with celebrities and his blogs are always hilarious.

SR: Do you write? Tell us about a project you’re working on.

SS: I do write on my own and keep a journal, but right now all I am writing is papers for other classes. I have six classes and five of them are English courses so I’m doing a lot of drafts and stuff right now and working on my applied project for graduation.