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.
October 2, 2012

Write Now, Right Now: Review of What the Zhang Boys Know

The Virtual Book Tour continues. Today, What the Zhang Boys Know is reviewed (with spoilers) on Write Now, Right Now. Betsy Ashton says, in part:…
October 1, 2012

Patricia’s Wisdom: Review of What the Zhang Boys Know

The Virtual Book Tour has begun. The first book blog to be heard from is Patricia’s Wisdom. Patricia says, in part: I usually savor…
October 1, 2012

The New Yorker: “Fischer vs. Spassky” by Lara Vapnyar

October 8, 2012: “Fischer vs. Spassky” by Lara Vapnyar After reading this story, I figured it was a novel excerpt because it doesn’t really…
October 1, 2012

Publication Day is Here! Blog Tour Kicks Off!

It’s a big day. Today, October 1, is the official publication day of my new book, What the Zhang Boys Know. That means the book…
September 28, 2012

Fall for the Book Festival at George Mason University

The Fall for the Book Festival at George Mason University in Northern Virginia began on Wednesday this week and continues through Sunday. Because the…
September 28, 2012

Forthcoming Books: The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore

A few years ago, I went to the Indiana University Writers’ Conference and participated in a fiction workshop led by Amy Bloom. One of…
September 24, 2012

The New Yorker: “Jack and the Mad Dog” by Tony Earley

October 1, 2012: “Jack and the Mad Dog” by Tony Earley I completely understand Earley’s impulse here. He was interested in a story about…
September 21, 2012

Book Review and Giveaway: Red Weather by Janet McAdams

[Scroll down for details on the giveaway.] Red Weather Janet McAdams University of Arizona Press (2012)   Does Barbara Kingsolver know about this book?  (More…
September 18, 2012

Upcoming Readings and Signings

With the official launch of my new book fast approaching (October 1), the pace of appearances is beginning to pick up. On Thursday, September…
September 18, 2012

Win a copy of WHAT THE ZHANG BOYS KNOW!

Goodreads Book Giveaway What the Zhang Boys Know by Clifford Garstang Giveaway ends October 15, 2012. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to…