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“There’s the Rub” republished in The Stray Branch
My short story “There’s the Rub,” which originally appeared in Zoetic Press Nonbinary Review, has been republished in the new Spring/Summer issue of The Stray Branch literary journal (#19 vol. 16). Copies can be purchased via this link. An excerpt: After the last few centuries, I can tell you that people don’t get irony. Trust me. At least, […]
“Gnaw Bone” in Sliver of Stone
My short story “Gnaw Bone” is featured in the April issue of Sliver of Stone literary journal. An excerpt: Sara kept driving east, passing through most of the state where she was born. The one she hadn’t visited in five years. The highways took her past the two state universities she’d considered attending, which she would always associate […]
“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 […]
