Author Jonathan Corcoran recounts how he created his own identity after being disowned by his mother.
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All articles filed in Don J Rath
Don J. Rath holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Queens University of Charlotte. A retired finance executive, he lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and writes short fiction and creative nonfiction, focusing on themes of identity, race, family, and LGBTQ+ experience. His work has been published in Musepaper (New Millennium Writings), Hypnopomp, Scribes*MICRO*Fiction, Blood and Bourbon, Twelve Winters Journal, and the upcoming 42-Word Stories Anthology.
He is a frequent contributor to The Southern Review of Books.
Andrew Boryga Asks How Much Fabrication is Allowable in Fiction in “Victim”
Victimhood is a complex subject, one with the capacity to instill empathy and create connection to the misfortunes of others, though sometimes accompanied by the stigma of helplessness. As Andrew Boryga’s novel Victim shows, it is a liability that can damage a life but can also be reclaimed as an asset to be unjustly exploited. Victim is the…
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Freedom, Courage, and the Power of Names in “The American Daughters”
A review of Maurice Carlos Ruffin’s new historical fiction novel, “The American Daughters,” a vibrant and empowering story set in New Orleans from 1851 to the Civil War.
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Risk, Rebellion, and Growth in “Good Women”
Halle Hill’s story collection, “Good Women,” features women on the precipice of change.
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Solace After Tragedy, in “This Isn’t Going to End Well”
The author Daniel Wallace explores what drove the brother-in-law he idolized to commit suicide.
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“Moonrise Over New Jessup” Highlights an Important Part of History While Exploring Themes of Acceptance, Independence, and Identity
A review of Jamila Minnicks’ novel, “Moonrise Over New Jessup.”
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Death Is a Path to New Life in “Palindrome”
In this short story collection, the main characters experience the tragic loss of a loved one and are left trying to understand why.
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“Stories from the Tenants Downstairs”: The Raw Humanity of Real-Life Stories
A review of Sidik Fofana’s collection of short stories, “Stories from the Tenants Downstairs.”
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Disillusionment and Change in “Antipodes”
A review of Holly Goddard Jones’ short story collection, “Antipodes.”
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“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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