Monthly Archives: August 2009

Via The Elegant Variation: the first short story ever published by George Saunders (1986, the Northwest Review). I haven’t read it yet, but I’m looking forward to doing that soon. I did read this introduction to the story by Tobias … Continue reading →

Ethel Rohan pointed out this super-fine interview with Jensen Whelan, Hobart’s Web Editor. I loved this response, when asked what he looks for in submissions: “I look first for hugeness of heart.” Speaking of Hobart’s website: I’m happy to report … Continue reading →

This morning Ethan told me: “Daddy, I wish I could show you a story you’ve never seen before.” (Bonus E. quote: As I was leaving for work, he was riding his bike in the backyard and blowing kisses and he … Continue reading →

Or should I say: mah-nan-nas…