Author Archive
“Votes of Confidence” listed by Library of Congress for Hearing Impaired
Very glad to see “Votes of Confidence” appear in this list of books recommended by the Library of Congress for the hearing impaired.
Second appearance in Crack the Spine
For the second time, I have a microfiction story in the online magazine Crack the Spine. In this case, for issue #211, it’s “How the Other Half Lives.” An excerpt: “The Flahertys have more than us,” we often complained.
“Biscuits” in the issue of Thema
Every issue of Thema features stories written to a specific prompt/title. Last winter, I thought “Drop the Zucchini and Run” was a pretty imaginative theme, and wrote a story for it titled “Biscuits.” The zucchini-related issue accepted that story and is now available. An excerpt: “We’re English,” Mother used to say when I would propose some idea […]
Kickoff and new poster for Illinois Reads
On Saturday, I get to attend the kickoff event for Illinois Reads. My book Rockin’ the Boat is one of six books selected as part of a reading initiative for high school students around the state. The new poster is awesome. So is the new bookmark.
“In the Details” in Linden Avenue journal
My short story “In the Details” is featured in the March issue of Linden Avenue literary journal. An excerpt: “That’s it! I’ve got it!” Elmer shouted. He grabbed his notebook and burst out of his cubicle with the urgency of a man trying to beat the devil. Which was fair enough, seeing as that was […]
Third year at Anderson’s Bookstore Children’s Author Breakfast
On February 18, I was a featured author for the third year in a row at the Anderson’s Bookstore Children’s Author Breakfast in suburban Woodridge, meeting many librarians and teachers throughout Illinois. It’s always a great event with a lot of great local authors.
“Animal Husbandry” republished in See the Elephant
My first widely published short story, “Animal Husbandry,” now appears in See the Elephant from Metaphysical Circus. The story originally appeared in Printers Row Journal in late 2012. An excerpt: AT AROUND TWO in the afternoon, on an otherwise unimportant Tuesday in June, Herm Dublin’s prize heifer gave birth.
