Paul Arrand Rodgers is currently pursuing an PhD in English Literature from the University of Georgia. Originally from Dearborn, Michigan, Paul now resides in Athens, Georgia. He is a poet and an essayist whose work has appeared in a number of literary magazines, including Hobart, BOAAT, and The Atlas Review. He has been writing about popular culture since 2006, and his work has received notice from Roger Ebert and UpRoxx Media’s With Leather. He launched Fear of a Ghost Planet in 2011, and has since launched or maintained a number of projects on Tumblr. Those include Date with a Wrestler, Heathcliff Explained, and Wrestling Fashion. More information about Paul can be found on his website, and he can be followed on Twitter @gh0stplanet.
In September 2022 SmokeLong launched a workshop environment/community christened SmokeLong Fitness. This acclaimed community workshop is happening right now on our dedicated workshop site. If you choose to join us, you will work in a small group of around 15-20 participants to give and receive feedback on flash narratives.