Miscellaneous
If it’s not fiction or music journalism, it goes here. Anything related to literature, politics, food, or travel can be found below. I used to regularly contribute to The Daegu Compass, so if you’re looking for restaurant reviews for places the closed in a city you’ve probably never heard of…well… you’ve come to the right place…
Crime Reads
April 25, 2023
Crime Reads co-interview with Daniel Weizmann
Crime Reads magazine paired me up with Daniel Weizmann, author of the upcoming novel The Last Songbird, and had us interview each other. It’s a fun format. Aside from being a helluva writer, Dan’s also got history with the early 80s LA punk scene.
Daegu Compass # 80
November 2017
Chill Out and Warm up
A little write up I did for Elybaden Spa in Daegu, South Korea.
Check it out on page 12.
The Korea Times
Oct. 12, 2017
[My Seoul Story] A Personal Tour of Korea's Cultural Past
I did a piece for The Korea Times, an English language newspaper based in Seoul, for their series on "Seoul's charms as seen by foreigners". I recounted my experience getting a tour at The Museum of Shamanism.
The Daegu Compass #79
Oct. 2017
Worth Its Salt
A write-up I did about a cool new bar in Daegu called Sogeum Chang-go ("Salt Warehouse" or "Salt Garage"). It's a hidden gem just off the Daegu's historic Bookseong-ro. It's on page 12. Give it a read.
The Daegu Compass #72
March 2017
GREat Expectations
A short guide to signing up for and taking the GRE while living abroad in Daegu. Learn how to register, where to go, and the test day process.
Check it out on page 20.
The Daegu Compass #70
Jan. 2017
Who Says You Can't Rock in Daegu? Part 2: The Bands
Part two of a two part series about the local music scene in Daegu, South Korea. This article spotlights eight bands of various different genres including punk, indie, and metalcore.
Check it out on page. 28
The Daegu Compass #69
Dec. 2016
Who Says You Can't Rock in Daegu? Part 1: The Venues
Part one of a two part series about the local music scene in Daegu, South Korea. This article spotlights several venues around Daegu that feature live music and provides directions to each location.
Check it out on page 26.
Daegu Compass #67
Oct. 2016
iDios Mio! Delivery Burritos!
A review for the dine-in and delivery restaurant Burrito Factory in Daegu, South Korea.
Check it our on Page. 24
Daegu Compass #66
Sept. 2016
It Takes a Village: NET Raises Funds for African Orphanage
A write up I did about a charity event in October of 2016. It was a mini, indoor music festival to raise money for LIV Village, an orphan village in South Africa. I helped out by booking a few bands and writing this article to raise awareness for the charity and the event.
Check it out on page 30.
Daegu Compass #63
June 2016
Pizza Pam Beer
A review of Pizza Pam Beer, a pizza and beer restaurant in Daegu, South Korea.
Check it out on page 8.
Daegu Compass #59
Feb. 2016
Volunteer Spotlight: Liberty in North Korea
Part of The Daegu Compass's series on spotlighting volunteer opportunities this article focuses on Liberty in North Korea (LiNK), a group dedicated to rescuing and resettling North Korean refugees who are trapped in China.
Check it out on page 20.