Short Story Collection

World Audience Publishing

The stories in Christopher Iovenko's striking literary debut Lucky Streak vary widely in topic and setting, but together they chart a modern landscape of alienation and deprivation, both spiritual and physical. Whether following a teenager literally trapped in his house by an abusive stepfather, a homeless man who tries to make a living as a ventriloquist, or a professional gambler who takes his young daughter to Las Vegas to get his luck back, the stories radiate the power of lost dreams and frustrated desires. Read More.

Iovenko is Author of the Louisville chapter

Vintage Original

"Rock and roll is nothing if not a reflection of place."
--from the Introduction

And it's true. Think of Nirvana and Seattle, R.E.M. and Athens, Elvis and Memphis.  Now, the staff of SPIN magazine (the arbiters of cool themselves) give us this one-of-a-kind insiders' guide to America's best rock 'n roll cities.  This is a travel guide unlike any other.  Drawing on the knowledge of local writers--alternative newspaper contributors, indie musicians, underground food columnists, and others--SPIN takes us on a tour of America's best cheap eats, funky kicks, and garage bands on their way to the top.  Whether you're planning a road trip, scouting a new place to live, or following your favorite band, SPIN Underground USA is the next best thing to having a friend in town. Read More.

Anthology featuring Iovenko’s short story “Perfect Murder”

The Alchemy Press

In the tradition of The Shadow, The Bat, Doc Savage, The Spider; Dashiell Hammett's Continental Detective Agency; Dusty Ayers & His Battle Birds; Sheena and K-Zar. Hard-boiled detectives, sinister vigilantes, bizarre villains: the staples of the Pulp tradition. Two-fisted heroes - and heroines - fighting for right and justice in the midnight city, foetid jungles or exotic, far-flung lands. Deranged villains for whom the world is never enough. Editor Mike Chinn collects seventeen writers who dive headlong into the world of pulp fiction, to tell us tall tales of daring do, of heroes and heroines and their villains. Read More.

Anthology featuring Iovenko’s short story “Occupation”

Blue Cubicle Press

Tales from the Combat Zone is the eighth issue of the literary journal Workers Write! and includes stories and poems from the soldier's point of view. Read More.

Writer/Director

Showtime Network

Packard Schmidt is a burnt-out, middle-aged college English professor. In a desperate attempt to restore some sense of vitality to his lonely existence he embarks on a series of impulsive romantic exploits resulting in a cavalcade of disaster both personally and professionally. These disasters change and educate Pack and serve eventually as a meditation on the meaning and power of desire, loss, and love.

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Pan-Opticon Films as Director/Producer

Gatewood Galbraith a wildcat, pro-Hemp and pro-Marijuana Lexington lawyer began running for the Kentucky Governor’s office in 1991. Gatewood ran for governor five times before his death in 2012 at the age of 64. This documentary, which was begun in the 1990's, follows him on the campaign trail through bingo halls and barbeques as he attempts to get his unique message out and influence voters. Although he built up a considerable base of fans and support over the years, Gatewood never held public office. This documentary shows the challenges that face the outsider candidate in politics and illuminates the unconventional and controversial character of Gatewood Galbraith.

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• Star Maps as Producer Fox Searchlight

• Harry Crews: Guilty as Charged

• Warren Oates: Across the Border

• Fly-By-Noir Films as Director/Producer