Recent Work
The River
“The River” was awarded first place in Write or Die Magazine’s first-ever fiction contest, judged by author Nora Lange.
“Alexa Brahme's pared-down yet rich and chilly story, ‘The River’, is one of opposites. The surprises that steer this fable-like tale — the (literal) heavy stones that meet levity, the emotional weight of this small town, her role in a marriage and in motherhood, the fairy-like daily wear of her silk robe — dazzle. There’s something unsettling here, undeniably simple in form, that makes a lasting impression.”—Nora Lange
“I wake up and fill my mouth with stones. Smooth and flat, the ones that are good for skipping across still water. The doctor said those are best.”
From The River
Lucas Brahme Wants to Eat Himself
And he wants you to, too.
Actor, Musician, Performance Artist Lucas Brahme talks grossing out his audience, immortalization and preservation, and paying homage in the many pieces he has on display in Food Show.
Something Like Drowning
“Something Like Drowning” was named Honorable Mention in the 2018 Art of Prose Contest for Pigeon Pages magazine. It was nominated for a Pushcart Prize, the Robert J. Dau PEN Award, and Best of the Net.