Who is Tao Lin? According to Time Out: “a
literary phenomenon—a DIY writer who’s making a name for himself
without an MFA or a mainstream publisher.” Publishers Weekly:
“a prolific blogger… for whom the web is an integral part of writing
and life.” Matt Briggs, writing in this week’s Stranger: “He
is an infuriating blend of ambition, immature talent, and
beautifully aggressive drive.” His first two books of fiction
are being released simultaneously: Bed and Eeeee Eee
Eeee. (Elliott Bay Book Company, 101 S Main St, 624-6600. 7:30
pm, free.)

Christopher Frizzelle was The Stranger's print editor, and first joined the staff in 2003. He was the editor-in-chief from 2007 to 2016, and edited the story by Eli Sanders that won a 2012 Pulitzer...