The concept of innocence, or innocence lost, has always haunted me. – Faye Rapoport DesPres Many thanks to The Centrifictionist for interviewing me about writing flash fiction/microfiction, what inspires my writing, and other tidbits. You can read the interview at…
New Anthology, THE ART OF TOUCH, to be Published by The University of Georgia Press
Almost two years ago, a long-time friend and colleague of mine named Joan Schweighardt (author of nine novels, a memoir, and two children’s books) approached me with an idea. She wanted to develop an anthology centered around the concept of…
New Microfiction and Poetry Publications
Just a quick note to announce some forthcoming work: Two of my microfictions, “The Place” and “Generations,” will be published in the Spring/Summer issue of The Centifictionist: International Microfiction in 100 Words or Less. This is a fascinating journal worth…
Wrapping Up 2021: New Publications and a Few Thoughts of Hope
It’s hard to believe that we have reached the final day of 2021. It seems as if we were celebrating the end of 2020 just a few minutes ago as we looked forward to a better year. Unfortunately, this year…
A New Poetry Publication
I was thrilled yesterday to receive an acceptance for a poem I wrote this year called “Flight of Fancy.” The poem will be published in The Field Guide Poetry Magazine. “Flight of Fancy” is one of the poems I wrote…
First Donation Made!
It’s been a bit of a whirlwind since the publication of the third book in the Stray Cat Stories Series. The story of Frazier: The Very Special Cat appears to be touching hearts young and old, and I’m grateful for…
A “Very Special Cat” Loses an Eye and Wins Hearts in a Picture Book Launching on National Cat Day
Boston, MA, September 13, 2021 –(PR.com)– Have your children seen a “community cat?” The ASPCA defines them as “outdoor, unowned, free-roaming cats.” Some have never known human companionship, while others are lost or abandoned pets. People can provide food, water, and…
Summer 2021 and a New Book
Time seems to be passing in strange ways; it’s somehow going both quickly and slowly simultaneously. It’s hard to believe we’re more than half-way through 2021, when 2020 felt like it would last forever — and for the first few…
Two New Essay Publications
Just a quick note about two new personal essays that have been accepted by publications. My very short flash essay “Swallow” has been published in the online literary journal pioneertown. You can read the essay here (my bio is longer…
Some Publication News
First things first: I hope everyone is continuing to stay safe and well during these challenging times. The light appears to be at the end of the tunnel. Let’s keep on keepin’ on until we all get through this together.…