One Word That Describes Adam Golaski as a Writer is . . .
Difficult
adjective
“I’m interested in writing that is somewhat demanding.”
Adam Golaski describes himself as a writer in one word: “Difficult.” He explains that his writing process is slow, demanding, and often shaped by the challenges of revision and working with editors.
He reflects on writing as something the author controls during creation but must release once it is published, where readers interpret it in many different ways. He notes that this loss of control is part of what makes writing both rewarding and unsettling.
Adam also describes horror as a broad genre and explains that he often blends it with experimental poetry and other art forms in his work. This mix influences his style and the kinds of stories he writes.
Adam Golaski is the author of Stone Gods, Voice Notes, and Color Plates. His first collection, Worse Than Myself, has a small cult following—in part because the story "The Man from the Peak" appeared in The Best of the Best Horror of the Year. He is an editor for Fence, a literary journal; he co-founded Flim Forum, a poetry press; and he edited New Genre, a now legendary horror and science fiction magazine. https://adamgolaski.blogspot.com/
Interview by Gwendolyn Finn