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Alligators and Flash Fiction

Flash fiction is a strange beast, isn’t it? It’s compressed like a poem or a joke. It tries to do many things in a tight space: create a tiny narrative arc, suggest fully-formed characters in a gesture or two, allude … Continue reading

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“A Hologram for the King”

Despite all the hoopla about outdoor activities centered around water, serious book slaves know that the purpose of a summer vacation is reading. This week, the Magnificent Nose ran a series of summer book reviews that asked writers to think … Continue reading

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“Cromwell’s Long Game”

Neil Fein has decided to add book reviews to the regular fare at Magnificent Nose, his wonderfully eclectic blog about writing, music, editing, and cycling, among many other things. I am honored to help inaugurate this new feature today with … Continue reading

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