Author Archives: Andrew Roe

…is how an essay of mine, recently republished by Thumbnail Magazine, begins. It’s about writing very short fiction, flash, whatever you want to call it.

More random quotes from my five-year-old son Ethan: “I’m the best rememberer in the world.” “The ocean is exploding and so is part of America.” “I’m the king of pizza.” “When I grow up I want to be the Pope.” … Continue reading →

I’m on the bill for an upcoming San Diego reading sponsored by So Say We All. There’s a theme to the evening. The theme is: Love is for suckers.The date/time/place is: Thursday, February 24, 8:30 p.m., the Whistle Stop. I’ll … Continue reading →

Yesterday I took the train from Oceanside (where I live) to downtown San Diego (where I attended an Edward Tufte seminar on presenting data and information). For part of the trip the train skirts along the Pacific, and there are … Continue reading →

Early in Just Kids, here’s how Patti Smith describes a life-changing trip to an art museum: “I’m certain, as we filed down the great staircase, that I appeared the same as ever, a moping twelve-year-old, all arms and legs. But … Continue reading →