Storyglossia issue #16 features the winner, runners up, and finalists of its recent contest. You will not want to miss out on reading these fine stories. Special shout out to my pals, Katrina Denza and Theresa Boyar. Well done, you two! You will want to head on over to Kathryn Koromilas’ blog today and check out her fun five minute interview with Ellen Meister. … Read More read it
I think everyone oughta read this–Letter from Mike Stark: My name is Mike Stark. I am a law student at the University of Virginia, a marine, and a citizen journalist. Earlier today at a public event, I was attempting to ask Senator Allen a question about his sealed divorce record and his arrest in the 1970s, both of which are in the public domain. … Read More Bullies suck
One thing I can promise you for sure, is that you will not soon forget Ree Dolly, the ass-kicking heroine of Daniel Woodrell’s brilliant new novel, Winter’s Bone. This book is almost unbearably good; the language alone would almost carry the book for me, but then there’s a riveting plot, and fascinating cast of characters as well. In short, this book has got it … Read More Winter’s Bone, by Daniel Woodrell
Kathryn Koromilas has a thoughtful post on the horrible, despicable torture, which turkeys undergo one of North America’s largest food packaging plants.
The generous and talented Paul Toth, recorded me reading my piece, Prey, for his podcast series this week. If you have a minute, please check it out–Myf Reading. Here’s more info: 1. An I-Pod is not required. Any PC or Mac will do.2. Go to: http://tothnews.libsyn.com/3. On the main site, right-click the “Direct Download” link for the episode of your choice and save “file,” … Read More listen to it: My podcast
Last Saturday, I planted over 100 spring bulbs (to add to the hundred or so daffodils and tulips I already have). I planted: narcissus, crocus, and hyacinth bulbs. We have about 1.5 acres of property–most of it is wooded, but here and there we have spots for shade plants and one mess of a “garden” (the previous owners had tried to create a small … Read More patience
Susan DiPlacido is conducting interviews with several Rebellion: New Voices of Fiction writers on her blog. This week, I am fortunate to be the interviewee.
Catherine Hanrahan’s debut novel Lost Girls and Love Hotels is the story of a stranger in a strange land. The stranger is Margaret, a young woman who teaches English (or English pronounciation) in a stewardess school and the strange land is Japan. On surface this could be the story of any 20-something searching for identity, salving old wounds with sex and drugs. Dig a … Read More Lost Girls and Love Hotels, by Catherine Hanrahan
Claudia Smith reads her exquisite story “Possum” on Tothworld. Next week, I will be recording one of my stories for podcast there as well.
Susan DiPlacido interviews the rebellious Robin Slick over on her blog. & FRiGG issue #14 is luscious and live. Strap yourself to your desk chair and get ready to read some of the best fiction and poetry online.
In case you haven’t been following Kevsville‘s unfinished stories project–the idea is to present something that you started but never finished (for whatever reason). Anyway, today my unfinished story is up: #32 Untitled and Undressed
I’m delighted to learn that two of my favorite writers–Katrina Denza and Theresa Boyar–are among the finalists for the Storyglossia Fiction Prize. Congratulations to all.
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