Neon Glowing New

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Steven G. Martin:

19 Feb. 2023

“ Vince Gatton comically, earnestly, and darkly reminds audiences of the excitement of living at the edge of the new millennium. Everything is possible when the future is so close you can touch it, which is wonderful and freeing but also frightening and scary.

And I love that his main character, Kelly, is in her teens. Her view of the world and her family has changed because of the actions in "Neon Glowing New." Some coming-of-age stories include X. ”
Jillian Blevins:

7 Nov. 2022

“ NEON GLOWING NEW captures the anxious optimism of 1999—the feeling of endless possibility mixed with anticipation of the unknown as we hurtled towards a new millennium. With great humor and nostalgia, Vince Gatton recalls how that moment in time created a unique chaos in young people and in their families.

Having been a teen in ‘99, and now a parent who’s not nearly done finding myself, I appreciated the perspectives offered by both Kelly her gleefully dorky dad. ”
DC Cathro:

25 Sep. 2021

“ Gatton paints a vivid picture in this short piece about heading into the millennium with wonder and gusto, and that glowing picture is full of humor tinged with sadness and the horror of watching one of your parents invade what was supposed to be your foray into a brave new world. Much like an actual rave, his writing is an assault to your senses and just as intoxicating. Drink up, it’s a great ride. ”