Monthly Archives: April 2009

New Short Fiction Series

Just got some good news: I’ve been selected to have my short stories read as part of the New Short Fiction Series up in L.A. It’s a pretty sweet set-up. Actors read your stories so you don’t have to. I … Continue reading

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The Serial Comma

Ah, the serial comma—nothing gets a group of editors, copy editors and writers more riled up than a good ol’ “discussion” on whether or not to use it. (This happened recently at work.) You’ve got your pro serial-comma camp, and … Continue reading

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Slice, Issue 4 — Going Home

My contributor copy of Slice Magazine, featuring my story “My Status,” came in the mail today. It sure is purty. Looks- and size-wise it’s similar to The Believer. Lots of good stuff that I’ll hopefully be digging into soon. Did … Continue reading

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Richard Yates: Children’s Author?

I’m proud to report that Henry is bypassing typical children’s book fare like Goodnight Moon and The Very Hungry Caterpillar and going right to the hard stuff. Here he is devouring Richard Yates’ Eleven Kinds of Loneliness. Let the depression … Continue reading

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She Was Always My Favorite Golden Girl and Here’s Why…

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