Tips for Writers: Like vs. As if

I’ve been seeing a lot confusion over the difference between like and as if lately. I used to see it all the time when…

The New Yorker: “Art Appreciation” by Fiona McFarlane

May 13, 2013: “Art Appreciation” by Fiona McFarlane Henry, the main character of this story, is described in the Q&A with Fiona McFarlane as…

The New Yorker: “The Gray Goose” by Jonathan Lethem

May 6, 2013: “The Gray Goose” by Jonathan Lethem I started reading this days ago but it didn’t grab my attention at the time,…

Short Story Month: In an Uncharted Country by Clifford Garstang

In honor of Short Story Month 2013, Press 53 has lowered the Kindle price of my first book to just $0.99. In an Uncharted…

Short Story Month 2013

I didn’t do such a great job with National Poetry Month. I started out strong, highlighting several poetry collections I had on the shelf…