Bcc Shines A Light On: Vic Nogay
Name of the piece published by BCC:
When/where was it originally published:
CLOVES, June 2022
Tell us more about your piece! What is the background of the piece? What led you to write it? What’s your process?
Most of my stories and poems begin with a distinct image, usually something snagged in my memory that is begging to be explored. The image that birthed this piece was the frozen coffees stashed in the church refrigerator—this is something my best friend and I did on more than one occasion as teenagers. I am always interested in the subtle, quiet ways people, and characters, defy norms, traditions, laws, and expectations of all kinds. I wanted to push this small rebellion through the lens of fiction to see what else it would become.
How did you feel when it was first published and how have your thoughts or feelings on the piece changed from then to now?
I was a little nervous! I think this is the first openly queer piece I’ve published, and as a late-blooming bisexual (I know, cringe), I’m still getting used to navigating this space. I don’t think my thoughts on the piece have changed much; I’m still really proud of it! I’m so grateful it has been given a second life at BCC.
Is there a specific message you would like readers to take away from reading this piece?
No, I don’t think so. This isn’t really a “message” piece for me, just a story stuck inside that needed telling.
What else would you like to tell readers about your writing? (Doesn’t have to refer only to your BCC piece)
In addition to flash and micro fiction, I write a lot of poetry. I’ve recently been focusing on learning haiku. Like yoga, It’s a practice. These days, most of my work is about motherhood, pregnancy loss, reproductive rights, wildlife, climate change, and the intersections between them. I also love writing and reading speculative fiction, especially ghost stories.
Where can readers find more of your work? (Website/social media, etc)
www.vicnogay.com or @vicnogaywrites on all socials!
