MERCURIUS SURREAL ABSURD
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Mercurius Launch at Backstory Books in Barcelona
Tomorrow we continue the Mercurius surreal absurd show at Backstory Books in Barcelona. Another round of readings. Another dream map improv. The dream map improv will involve the audience this time. Since there are only three readers (Marcus Silcock, Thomas Helm, Hugh Beim-Steinberg). “The program will feature short readings from poets in the anthology, followed… Read more
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The MERCURIUS Show: Interactive Livestream Event
The September 20, 2025 episode of Lit Balm: An Interactive Livestream Reading Series will be the MERCURIUS show, and feature Vik Shirley, Thomas Helm, Marcus Silcock, and Ben Niespodziany! As always, we’ll begin with poems from our hosts and end with an open mic. It’s gonna be a doozy! I am going to read a… Read more
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MERCURIUS SURREAL ABSURD VIRTUAL READING MARATHON
Mercurius anthology of surreal absurd is out in the world. A joy to co-edit this puppy. Terrific online launch. A reading marathon of 18 readers. Other launches coming soon in London at Dorothy Gallery and Edinburgh, Scotland and Barcelona, Spain. Read more
Never Mind the Beasts 