Chris Thompson

• Creative Director at the Art & Culture magazine Across the Margin • Father, alchemist, late-night wanderer, writer & artist •

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

“I remained silent, and let him continue, but he paused, before asking, ‘What do you think you are?'” A short story where a maturing young man is asked to consider his narrative and place in life. "Reflections on the Lake" by Trenton White: https://t.co/Zk07hHFNRu

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

These three poems by Mel Connelly wryly address subjectivity, political awareness, and the importance of those who make the world run: your local deli guy, tomboys, and you — yourself: https://t.co/H9IijFEYJg #poems #poetry

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

Stella Vs. Martha: The feud heard ’round the neighborhood. "Losing Pressure" by Mary Magdalen: https://t.co/asjjEBw7RV #Fiction

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

“In the beginning, there was no time, space, energy, or matter, there was perfection.” An offering of flash fiction that ponders the birth of the universe. "Perfection" by Frederick Foote: https://t.co/jPbml8FEVs

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

These three poems by Malachy Moran take us on a journey through surreal landscapes, examining experiences of PTSD, confusion and lost innocence through strong senses of place: https://t.co/D663ZG7ojU #poems #poetry

[Welcome To The Party Pal @ToThePartyPal]

Instant classic. #IsGodIs

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

A work of flash fiction that beautifully exposes the fact age is just a number when it comes to your ride-or-dies. "The Weather Knee" by Arvilla Fee: https://t.co/eqB9G2W1Fm #Fiction #Friendship

[Welcome To The Party Pal @ToThePartyPal]

The Welcome To The Party Pal team convenes for an “emergency episode” to break down the surprise drop of The Bear, Gary. @ryanoconnell79 @mikeshza @osirispod #TheBear #Gary #WTTPP
Apple: https://t.co/NZVEIcnO2O
Spotify: https://t.co/JuAqi6R1Iw

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

A journey through an emotional connection to music across different phases of life. "The Four Right Chords" by Kristen Martin: https://t.co/ribSobTpFc #Life #Music

[Welcome To The Party Pal @ToThePartyPal]

Recently, Welcome To The Pal dug into 2 of the best shows of the year - get involved, and a new episode drops Wednesday! #ThePitt #Paradise #WTTPP @ryanoconnell79 @mikeshza
The Pitt, Season 2:https://t.co/ZszQE2FRMG
Paradise, Season 2:https://t.co/HxkqZXC0dt

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

These three poems by Colleen Morrison explore loss and exclusion in their many forms: mourning a friend claimed by addiction, a lingering nostalgia for the illusion of control, and longing for inclusion among friends and peers: https://t.co/64fxUbBhdz #poems #poetry

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

When the devastating blow of an unexpected betrayal is soothed by the therapeutic balm of family, and of home. "One-Way Flight" by Joanna Sanchez: https://t.co/2GXdBFNUxs #Life #Betrayal #Family #Home

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

The Legend of Karma Sue & Esmerelda, two like-minds boldly intent on making their mark on the world. "I've Gotta Travel On" by Roger D. Hicks: https://t.co/P0fRpkgAdD #Fiction

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

The tale of the drifting laborer and the cheat, the runner, the roommate, and all the others. "Missoula After Too Many Girlfriends" by Steve S. Saroff: https://t.co/zDf2q2UwdS #Fiction @SteveSaroff

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

These three poems by Lily Herman contend with the spiritual aftermath of loss, and the practices which sustain us: https://t.co/dzpkGgfnjE #poems #poetry

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

We recently featured renowned pianist & composer @kimballagher on our podcast, & we were thrilled to shine a light on his inspiring non-profit @eightyeightintl which runs youth-led music initiatives. Learn more about it and all of Kimball's work in Ep 232!
https://t.co/3mcgoojZT0

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

The story of how a producer and filmmaker earned a crude, but loving and highly appropriate, moniker from a bevy of the greats. "White Motherfucker" by Alan Swyer:https://t.co/jhZgaSvIhM #RayCharles #IkeTurner #MemphisSlim

[Strange Famous Records @SFRupdates]

#TBT 24 years ago this month, @SageFrancis unleashed his #PersonalJournals upon the 🌎!

4 years ago Sage joined the @AcrossTheMargin podcast for the 20th anniversary of the LP - it's worth revisiting or listening for the 1st time if you missed it.

Available now wherever you 🎧!

[Welcome To The Party Pal @ToThePartyPal]

Welcome To The Party Pal delves into the second season of The Pitt, and Dr. Michael ‘Robby’ Robinavitch’s existential crisis. @ryanoconnell79 @osirispod @mikeshza #ThePitt #WTTPP
Apple:https://t.co/ZszQE2FjX8
Spotify:https://t.co/GlEmAD2dcr

[Across The Margin @acrossthemargin]

A story of someone who can, and someone who can’t, take advantage of a golden opportunity, and of the power of longing to believe. "One Man's Trash" by Mark Mitchell: https://t.co/XQCuIkthGE #Fiction