The first official review of my historical fiction novel A Thin Porridge is in and I couldn't be happier. Sure, getting five stars is nice ... but it's reading the thoughts of someone who gets my story as I intended it that really makes me happy. Here's an excerpt from Mary Anne Yarde of The … Continue reading Five stars for A Thin Porridge
ScreenCraft writer David Young wants to save you from your bad movie choices
You know, I normally let this stuff go. I sigh and roll my eyes and keep on scrolling. But, every once in a while, one of these bigmouths with a platform sticks its head up and vomits so forcefully in my face I hafta reciprocate. So, here we go … I ignored David Young’s March … Continue reading ScreenCraft writer David Young wants to save you from your bad movie choices
A Thin Porridge cover
Sometimes the job comes together with ease and sometimes the work is like weeding sugar beets. I've been stressing over the design of front and back cover art for years now, having only actually making mockups here and there over the last year or so. But, after many hours and lots of disappointment, I've finally … Continue reading A Thin Porridge cover
In The Wind
Older brother cut a hole center of a pink-flowered quilt. “Zip up yer coat. Put yer head through.” She dropped the old naked doll dancing in her hands. “Hold still.” He tied the loose material round her waist with twine. Cut holes at the shoulders. Guided her little arms through. A ragged hem he sliced … Continue reading In The Wind
Chartreuse and Short Truths
This creative non-fiction essay, by Benjamin J. Gohs, was a finalist for the 2018 Iowa Review Award for Creative Nonfiction. There is a midget with a switchblade on the loose in my head. I’d thought perhaps of referring to him as a homunculus or Lilliputian to avoid offense. But I trust in his forgiving, fictional … Continue reading Chartreuse and Short Truths
