Jackson West’s Obsessive Compulsion

I’m a Byline Whore Slut Collector

Posted in 1 by Jackson West on May 3, 2008

I will do pretty much anything to add a new byline to the ol’ writing bio. I normally joke that I’m a byline whore, but whores get paid — whereas I’m willing to give it up for free, which I think makes me just a slut. Plus, I’m definitely motivated by compulsion and enthusiasm more than strictly money, so again, it’s fitting. On the other hand, whores can have lovers, not just clients, so there’s that. Guess I’d better avoid such loaded terms and just go with the more neutral “collector.” For this week I did get paid, and added a new publication to the list, so it’s like the best of all worlds.

Thanks to editor Sarah Hromack for the opportunity. She’s left the door open for me to contribute in the future, and I’ve been sitting on a project idea that my friend Jason and I have been discussing since last Summer that I think would fit well, so you may just see me pop up there again.

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