Thomas Dai - September 25, 2025

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Thomas Dai

Thomas Dai reads an essay from his first book, Take My Name But Say It Slow (2025). The essay considers the beginning of a romantic relationship alongside lovers' marksinitials or other signs left in public as declarations of love. This reading was originally given alongside Josh Riedel.

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Welcome
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by Tyler Meier

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Introduction to the Distinguished Visitors in Creative Writing Series
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by Francisco Cantú

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Introduction
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by Ander Monson

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"Love on the Rocks"
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Differs from published version.

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Dai, Thomas. Take My Name But Say It Slow. New York: W.W. Norton, 2025.

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