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 25, 2024

2025 Literary Magazine Ranking–Fiction

Below is the 2025 Literary Magazine Ranking for Fiction. To understand the Rationale, Methodology, and Calculation for the Rankings, please go here. Note that every effort…
December 25, 2024

2025 Literary Magazine Rankings–Overview

It is time again for the annual Literary Magazine Rankings for Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry. As explained in more detail below, these rankings are…
November 1, 2024

2024 Reading — October

It was a busy month and I got shockingly little reading done, but these are three significant books. North Woods by Daniel Mason was…
November 1, 2024

Literary Days . . . and Nights

In my last newsletter, I described the literary adventures I had on my recent trip to Ireland. After that appeared, a couple of people…
October 31, 2024

I’ve Got Questions for Lori D’Angelo

Editor’s Note: This exchange is part of a series of brief interviews with emerging writers of recent or forthcoming books. If you enjoyed it,…
October 1, 2024

2024 Reading — August and September

I was traveling at the end of August, so didn’t get my reading list posted for the month. Here’s a double entry: The High…
September 18, 2024

September Events

Readings/Discussions in Bethesda (Washington DC Area) and Crozet VA. I’m pleased to announce that I have two events coming up next week and I’d…
September 16, 2024

A Busman’s Holiday

I just got back from a delightful trip to Ireland. Given the importance of literature to the Irish and the number of literature-related activities…
September 16, 2024

I’ve Got Questions for Carolyn Jack

Editor’s Note: This exchange is part of a series of brief interviews with emerging writers of recent or forthcoming books. If you enjoyed it,…
August 26, 2024

I’ve Got (More) Questions for David Ebenbach

Editor’s Note: This exchange is part of a series of brief interviews with emerging writers of recent or forthcoming books. If you enjoyed it,…
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