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.
December 30, 2010

>Vote for the 2010 New Yorker Story of the Year

> Polls will close at midnight Friday, so be sure to vote for the 2010 New Yorker Story of the year–the ballot is over…
December 27, 2010

>Literary Happenings 2011

>2011 is sneaking up on us. It’ll be here in just a few days, and I’m not sure I’m ready. For one thing, I…
December 27, 2010

>Register Now to Beat Price Increase: Writers.com

> Prices go up on January 1, so register NOW to lock in the current prices for my classes at Writers.com. I’m teaching a…
December 25, 2010

>6 Days Left to Vote for the New Yorker Story of the Year!

> Here’s a reminder. If you haven’t already voted in our “New Yorker 2010 Story of the Year” poll, please do so. Choose one…
December 25, 2010

>The New Yorker: "Escape from Spiderhead" by George Saunders

> Most of this story will appeal to Saunders fans, I guess. It’s definitely got moments. The story is about Jeff, told in his…
December 23, 2010

>Take a Short Story Writing class in 2011!

> I’ve got a great idea for a Christmas present/New Year’s Resolution for aspiring fiction writers: reserve a spot in my short story class…
December 23, 2010

>VCCA/The Real World

> If you’ve ever had the pleasure of being in residence at VCCA, you’ll recognize this photo–it’s the last thing you see as you…
December 21, 2010

>Vote for The New Yorker Story of the Year 2010!

>It’s time to vote for The New Yorker story of the year. Most people I’ve talked to think that New Yorker fiction has not…
December 21, 2010

>Last Day at VCCA

> Today is the last full day at VCCA and I think about half the remaining residents leave today. The rest of us are here…
December 20, 2010

>Sunday night at VCCA

> It’s very near the end of my residency (VCCA shuts down for Christmas on the 22nd) and it seems as though we’ve had…