Wild Thing

by Molly Gaudry

The Cupboard Pamphlet #18

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Molly Gaudry is the founder of Lit Pub and the author of the verse novel WE TAKE ME APART, which was a finalist for the Asian American Literary Award and shortlisted for the PEN/Osterweil. DESIRE: A HAUNTING, its sequel, and FIT INTO ME: A NOVEL: A MEMOIR, are further explorations of the same story world and characters. Molly holds master’s degrees in fiction and poetry from the University of Cincinnati and George Mason University, respectively, and a PhD in experimental prose from the University of Utah. An assistant professor at Stony Brook University, she teaches nonfiction and poetry in the BFA and MFA programs. Summers, she teaches fiction at the Yale Writers’ Workshop.

Reviews

[David Carriere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wild Thing is a brief but striking read, showcasing Molly Gaudry’s talent for crafting vivid, memorable moments in a compact format. As part of The Cupboard Pamphlet series, this 49page work delivers intensity and impact far beyond its page count, inviting readers into a world that feels raw, immediate, and refreshingly untamed.

Gaudry’s prose is lean and deliberate, conveying emotion, tension, and insight with precision. The tape-bound pamphlet format adds an intimate, personal quality, making the reading experience feel like holding a secret or discovering a hidden gem. Though concise, Wild Thing leaves a lasting impression, demonstrating how restraint and focus can amplify a story’s power.

This is an excellent pick for readers who enjoy literary experimentation, short-form works, or unconventional storytelling that stays with you long after the last page.

[Edward Rathke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intense and beautiful. It was one thing know what Molly was going through over the last couple of years, but I only knew vague details about it. And it's entirely different reading about it firsthand.

It's brave and powerful and sometimes it kind of guts you with emotion, but it's a great little book.

Maybe one of my favorites from The Cupboard.