Author Archive
“Courage Under Fire Sauce” in Bookends Review
The new issue of Bookends Review just dropped and it features my ridiculous Taco Bell-themed war story parody “Courage Under Fire Sauce.” If you read my similarly themed noir parody “Haricots Noir” in the Spring 2021 issue of Door Is a Jar, you’ll probably enjoy this one too. An excerpt: I can still picture the […]
“The Scarecrows in the Wheatfield” appears in Shift
Tonight was the launch for the new issue of Shift, the literary journal of Middle Tennessee State University. The magazine is available at the magazine’s website and is themed around the spooky and spectacular, including my story “The Scarecrows in the Wheatfield.” I read a few pages at the online launch this evening. An excerpt: […]
More recent praise for my nonfiction books
I’m working on a couple of potential projects at the moment and reading a ton for fun, but thought I’d share some recent praise of some of my nonfiction books. Here’s a quick recent recap. My hometown Chicago Public Library released a list of nonfiction for teens to celebrate America at 250. My book Civic […]
“An Overnight Delivery” appears in Steam Ticket
The new issue of Steam Ticket launched in May and features my short story “An Overnight Delivery,” in which a visitor at the door in the middle of the night startles a young woman awake and forces her to confront some of her choices. The issue will be available for order on the magazine’s website […]
More news on the book front
I’ve been a bit busy lately with editing work and haven’t had a chance to post here, but the books continue to appear in some lists and articles that are worth a look. As a reminder, all my books are available wherever you buy books, and requests to libraries and literacy programs are always helpful. […]
“The Crock” published in The Write Launch
I’ve been slow about writing new short stories in the past few months, but some of my older stories are still getting published. The latest example is “The Crock,” appropriately published on St. Patrick’s Day in The Write Launch. It’s my second time in the magazine. An excerpt: The sky had been clear and blue […]
Animal Husbandry signing at AWP in Baltimore
I’m attending the annual AWP conference for the fourth time in five years (had to skip 2024 because of a conflict). This year is in Baltimore, and I’ll be signing copies of Animal Husbandry (and Other Fictions) at Slippery Elm’s table at the bookfair from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, 6 March. Come by and buy […]
