And Kevin’s memoir A Common Pornography was just short-listed for the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association’s 2011 Book Awards.

He’s in good company—other shortlisters include Anthony Doerr, Joe Sacco, Willy Vlautin, and Sarahlee Lawrence. (Holiday gift tip: Sarahlee Lawrence’sRiver House. For moms, nature lovers, memoir fans.)

You can read this week’s feature—a personal essay from Kevin about his vasectomy—right here.

Alison Hallett served nobly as the Mercury's arts editor from 2008-2014. Her proud legacy lives on.

One reply on “Our Feature this Week Is About Kevin Sampsell’s Testicles.”

  1. Just say no to circumcisions and vasectomies. Keep all sharp implements away from your junk, guys (unless you’re into that kind of thing).

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