Michael Penkas

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Gender	Male
Location	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Introduction	I currently have over a dozen published stories. When not writing, my day jobs have included software editor, research librarian, and desktop publisher. I'm also the website editor for Black Gate. I'm currently a regular participant at the Bad Grammar (Chicago) reading series, the Gumbo Fiction Salon (Chicago), and the Tamale Hut Cafe (North Riverside) reading series.
Favorite Movies	Fewdio, Satoshi Kon, Val Lewton
Favorite Music	Tori Amos, Laurie Anderson, Cocteau Twins, Ani Difranco, Lita Ford, Joan Jett, Lydia Lunch, Lou Reed, Shakespears Sister, Velvet Underground
Favorite Books	Nick Bantock, Joe Bonadonna, William S. Burroughs, Jonathan Carroll, C.S.E. Cooney, Harlan Ellison, Carrie Fisher, Joe Hill, Sam Kieth, Kathe Koja, Thomas Ligotti, Kelly Link, Adam McOmber, Christopher Moore, Grant Morrison, Wayne Allen Sallee, David C. Smith, Kurt Vonnegut