Month: January 2015

January 31, 2015

2015 Reading: The Poison that Purifies You by Elizabeth Kadetsky

The Poison That Purifies You by Elizabeth Kadetsky This report won’t go into too much detail because I’m writing a full review of the book…
January 30, 2015

Artist in Residence — at HOME

I’ve declared that February is “Leave me alone I’m writing a novel” month. In other words, for the 4 weeks of February, I’m going…
January 30, 2015

Tips for Writers: Where should I submit?

As most readers of this blog know, I publish an annual list of the top literary magazines. Many people have told me how helpful…
January 29, 2015

2015 Reading: Reality: A Very Short Introduction by Jan Westerhoff

Reality: A Very Short Introduction by Jan Westerhoff At least the book’s title isn’t “Reality for Dummies.” I frequently dig into books on philosophical questions–comes…
January 28, 2015

The New Yorker: “Hubcaps” by Thomas McGuane

April 21, 2014: “Hubcaps” by Thomas McGuane Owen’s parents drink and fight a lot. He plays baseball and steals hubcaps. He also is nice…
January 26, 2015

The New Yorker: “Alice” by Elizabeth Harrower

February 2, 2015: “Alice” by Elizabeth Harrower This story, set in Australia, has the feeling of a fairy tale, one that concludes with the…
January 25, 2015

The New Yorker: “Box Sets” by Roddy Doyle

April 14, 2014: “Box Sets” by Roddy Doyle Q&A with Roddy Doyle After three months of unemployment, Sam is feeling the strain. He and…
January 24, 2015

2015 Reading: Subtropics Issue 17, Winter/Spring 2014

Subtropics is the journal of the University of Florida edited by David Leavitt and Sidney Wade. I’ve been a subscriber off and on since…
January 20, 2015

The New Yorker: “Inventions” by Isaac Bashevis Singer

January 26, 2015: “Inventions” by Isaac Bashevis Singer According to This Week in Fiction: Isaac Bashevis Singer this story was published in Yiddish in…
January 20, 2015

2015 Reading: Waking Up by Sam Harris

Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris Recently, I had a brief online exchange with a former student who questioned by…