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 12, 2015

2015 Reading: Thirteen Ways of Looking by Colum McCann

Thirteen Ways of Looking by Colum McCann Without question, Colum McCann is one of my favorite writers. His novel Let the Great World Spin blew…
November 28, 2015

Call for Submissions: Everywhere Stories Volume II

In the fall of 2014, Press 53 published the anthology Everywhere Stories: Short Fiction from a Small Planet. The book included 20 stories by…
November 26, 2015

Thanksgiving away from home

It’s Thanksgiving Day and I am grateful to be spending the holiday at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, where I’ve been in…
November 22, 2015

Crazy Low Price for Everywhere Stories

Buy this book now at Amazon: Everywhere Stories: Short Fiction from a Small Planet Now, I say. They’ve got it listed for $7.64 for…
November 12, 2015

In Residence

I’m currently in residence at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, one of my favorite places. Having come to VCCA many times over…
October 28, 2015

2016 Pushcart Prize Literary Magazine Rankings — Nonfiction

NOTE: The 2017 Rankings are here. Below you will find the 2016 Pushcart Prize Literary Magazine Rankings for Nonfiction. To read about my methodology…
October 28, 2015

2016 Pushcart Prize Literary Magazine Rankings — Poetry

Note: the list has been updated. For the 2017 Poetry ranking, go here. Below is the 2016 Literary Magazine Rankings for Poetry. For an…
October 27, 2015

2016 Pushcart Prize Literary Magazine Rankings — Fiction

Below is the 2016 Pushcart Prize Literary Magazine Ranking for Fiction. Go here to read about the methodology. If you find the list useful,…
October 27, 2015

2016 Pushcart Prize Literary Magazine Rankings — Overview

It is once again time for my annual ranking of literary magazines. Here are links to each of the lists, with a summary of…
October 27, 2015

Updated Litmag Rankings on the Way!

I received my copy of the 2016 Pushcart Prize anthology, so today I’m working on the updated rankings. They will post as soon as…