Nothing In Mind

Josh Wagner

Dec 2015 · Asymmetrical Press

About this ebook

Wagner’s work has been described as “trenchant,” “entrancing,” and “a force to be reckoned with.” This collection of short stories, poems, and essays combines some of his most penetrating writing from the past decade with a handful of new, previously unpublished pieces, including:

The secret mythology of the American pioneers.

A tale of a suicidal dragon who makes a remarkable self-discovery.

The saga of a simple man who decides he no longer needs to breathe.

A fable about a moon that is filled with water.

The story of an introvert who pretends to be a Jehovah’s Witness so that he can finally make a friend.

Along with stories of gothic and Lovecraftian horror, surreal microfiction, short essays on inspiration and courageous living, and poems on natural mystery, passion, and social justice.

About the author

 Josh Wagner was living in the middle of the desert with his dog Lucyfurr in 2008 when Ape Entertainment released his first graphic novel, Fiction Clemens. Since then he’s traveled all over the planet, spinning stories out of what he finds. Outside of his comics work Josh is the author of four novels: Smashing Laptops, Deadwind Sea, The Adventures of the Imagination of Periphery Stowe, and his newest work, Shapes the Sunlight Takes. He’s also written half a dozen plays (including Salep & Silk, Ringing Out, Bleach Bone).

In his spare moments he reads too much, gets lost in the woods, and dances until they kick him out of the bar. In 2014 Josh is releasing two books: a new novel through Asymmetrical, and his novella, Mystery Mark, a collaboration with illustrator Theo Ellsworth and Viscosity Theatre. Josh blogs and promotes the arts at NothingInMind.com.