A review of Holly Goddard Jones’ short story collection, “Antipodes.”
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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, Fiery Scribe Review, and Roi Faineant.
He is a frequent contributor to The Southern Review of Books.
“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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