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“Cambridge Friends” Accepted by About Place Journal
My short story, "Cambridge Friends," has been accepted by About Place Journal for their upcoming retrospective of the Civil Rights Movement! I can't wait for the issue to come out, as it promises to be a crackerjack collection. My story is fiction, but the...
Jesus: Two Contrasting Studies
In the following post I discuss two recent books on Jesus. The first is the much hyped Zealot, The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan. The second is The Wife of Jesus, Ancient Texts and Modern Scandals by Anthony Le Donne, which, while...
Selected as Featured Writer in Wordsmith Interview
I am thrilled and honored to have been selected as a featured writer for Crack the Spine's Wordsmith interview series! Editor Kerri Farrell Foley has done a super job with the interviews, asking pithy and entertaining questions that also offer insight into the...
“Off the Curb” (online)
Continue reading "Off the Curb," published online in Crack the Spine, here.
“Off the Curb” Now Live on Crack the Spine
My short story, "Off the Curb," is now live on issue 94 of Crack the Spine. In the words of Editor Kerri Farrell Foley, "Given the choice we will always select madness over method." Definitely the right home for "Off the Curb." The artwork chosen to illustrate my...
“A Matter of Time” Selected for Anthology
My short story, "A Matter of Time," has just been selected for the anthology Up, Do Flash Fiction by Women Authors, coming out in 2014 and edited by Patricia Flaherty. The anthology will be published in both book and e-book formats, and the project will publish...
“Coyote” (print)
“Coyote” is available in print from Quiddity International Literary Journal, Volume 6, No 2. You can order it here, or directly from me.
Quiddity Has Arrived
Quiddity International Literary Journal, Vol. 6 No. 2, has just arrived with my short story, "Coyote," on page 128. The editorial and design staff have done a gorgeous job with the layout of the magazine, and the pieces I've read so far have an edgy...
“50 Shades of Blue” Author Panel
This past Saturday I had the privilege of participating on an author panel with fellow Yale alumni as part of a weekend long “50 Shades of Blue” celebration. It was exciting to share the stage with a group of talented, funny, and thought-provoking writers. Topics...
THE RAINBOW by D.H. Lawrence
The following is the first of what I hope to be a regular feature, in which I recommend books that I absolutely love and can whole-heartedly recommend. There are so many places to find book recommendations, but I still sometimes find it difficult to know what to...
Kestrel Celebration
I just got back from the Kestrel Celebration in Fairmont, West Virginia, where my fellow authors and I participated in readings, writing consultations, a panel discussion and podcast, as well as sharing great fellowship and delish food! A huge thank you to all who...
Kestrel’s Spring Celebration Coming Soon
I'm excited to be participating in Kestrel's upcoming Celebration, which I've been invited to attend. It will take place at Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West Virginia, on April 12 & 13, so if you're in the area, stop on by! I'll be reading from my short...