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Pushcart Prize Nominations

2013 was a good year. More than one of my short stories were nominated for the Pushcart Prize 2014.  We shall see.   Many thanks to all you readers.


Stories in The Iowa Review, Southwest Review, Confrontation, Gargoyle due out soon

A bunch of stories will be published in the last months of 2013: “Life in Earnest” is due out in GARGOYLE this month (Issue 60).  “How to Do the Heimlich” will be out in SOUTHWEST REVIEW in the fall (Issue 98:3). “Last Great Year” will be out in CONFRONTATION in November (Issue 114). “What Kind of Bird Are You?” will be out in […]


“Tim Descending” in Carolina Quarterly — Available now

“Tim Descending” just came out in the CAROLINA QUARTERLY (63.1: Spring 2013). Check out CQs redesign to celebrate its 65th year. And check out Tim, Mr. Fun (narrator), and Mr. Fun’s girlfriend. It’s a missed love triangle that’ll split your sides and break your heart.   Here’s an excerpt:   Tim holds up shirt after […]


Stories in Shenandoah and Lake Effect are out!

“Rebecca Rides” is now out in SHENANDOAH 62:2 (Spring 2013). You can go read it online.  And “Rust” is now out in LAKE EFFECT #17.  Many thanks to those who have already commented.   Go to Shenandoah


South Carolina Review

Marc’s story “The Dog Is Not Your Mother” is now out in South Carolina Review (Fall 2012). It’s a fine issue, with an essay by James Dickey on Hart Crane.   Go to South Carolina Review