Author: Cliff

I am the author of three novels--THE LAST BIRD OF PARADISE, OLIVER'S TRAVELS, and THE SHAMAN OF TURTLE VALLEY--and three story collections--IN AN UNCHARTED COUNTRY, HOUSE OF THE ANCIENTS AND OTHER STORIES, and WHAT THE ZHANG BOYS KNOW, winner of the Library of Virginia Literary Award for Fiction. I am also the co-founder and former editor of Prime Number Magazine and the editor of the award-winning anthology series EVERYWHERE STORIES: SHORT FICTION FROM A SMALL PLANET.
September 3, 2012

Procrastination

The very act of creating this post is procrastination, of course. I’m supposed to be working on a new book–that’s what my mind’s schedule…
September 2, 2012

New story in Bourbon Penn: “American Marsupial”

I’m very pleased to report that my story “American Marsupial” is included in the new issue of Bourbon Penn, available in hardcopy, for your…
September 2, 2012

We have a winner!

A couple of weeks ago, in connection with an interview I did with Susan Woodring, I ran a contest for a free advance reader’s…
September 1, 2012

I am interviewed in r.kv.r.y quarterly literary journal

The terrific online magazine r.kv.r.y, which earlier this summer published my story “The Year of the Rooster,” has just put up an interview with…
September 1, 2012

New Prime Number Update!

We have just posted a new update to Issue 23 of Prime Number Magazine! Be sure to check out Prime Decimals 23.3, with work…
August 31, 2012

New Short Story Class Begins October 8: Writers.com

Make Your Story Great! It’s back to school time for all of us. And now is your chance to enroll in an online writing…
August 27, 2012

The New Yorker: “Birnam Wood” by T. Coraghessan Boyle

September 3, 2012: “Birnam Wood” by T. Coraghessan Boyle Like last week’s Alice Munro story, this one is available for free online. But here’s…
August 27, 2012

Win a Book!

This is the last week to enter for a chance to win a copy of Susan Woodring’s wonderful new novel, Goliath. All you have…
August 25, 2012

Book Appearance: What to expect?

The new book isn’t officially out yet, but today marks the first of many promotional appearances in support of its publication. And I’m excited!…
August 23, 2012

Book Launch: Let Them Eat Cake

I see no reason to limit myself to just ONE book launch party. So we had the very nice affair down in Winston-Salem last…