A review of Holly Goddard Jones’ short story collection, “Antipodes.”
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Don J. Rath received his M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Queens University of Charlotte. A recently retired finance executive, he lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and writes short fiction and creative nonfiction.
His work has been published in New Millennium Writings Musepaper series, Hypnopomp, and in the upcoming BAM 42 Word Stories Anthology.
“McMullen Circle”: Thirteen Stories Seamlessly Intertwine in Heather Newton’s New Collection
A review of Heather Newton’s short story collection, “McMullen Circle.”
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The Reality and Raw Humanity of Relationships in “Memorial”
A review of Bryan Washington’s novel “Memorial.”
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Ambiguous Meaning of Survival in “Afterparties”
The question of identity is central to each of the nine hard-hitting yet remarkably touching stories in Anthony Veasna So’s debut collection, “Afterparties.”
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“The Sweetness of Water” is an Engaging and Deep Exploration of Individuality and the Meaning of Freedom
A review of Nathan Harris’ debut novel “The Sweetness of Water.”
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Joshua Cross Explores the Flimsy Hope of Survival in “Black Bear Creek”
A review of Joshua Cross’s collection of short stories, “Black Bear Creek.”
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‘Testimony’ Highlights Making Difficult Choices in an Unjust System
Paula Martinac’s new book, “Testimony,” explores the tension between security and living as one’s authentic self in an oppressive society.
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Disconnection and Family in “Nights When Nothing Happened”
Simon Han’s debut novel “Nights When Nothing Happened” is a family story full of introspection.
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“Revolutions of All Colors”: “A Story that Communities Do Not Forget”
Dewaine Farria’s novel “Revolutions of All Colors” spans four generations of two interconnected families, from the early 1970s to the present day.
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Survival and Hope in “The Lord’s Acre”
David Armand delivers a realistic and hard biting portrait of an adolescent boy who simply wants to survive in his novel “The Lord’s Acre.”
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