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 24, 2014

Carvezine’s focus on Everywhere Stories

With the October 1 publication day for Everywhere Stories fast approaching, we’re beginning to get noticed. Today the spotlight shines from Carve: Travel the…
September 23, 2014

Appearance on Rudy Maxa’s World

Radio! On Saturday, September 27 at 11:43 am ET I’ll be making an appearance on Rudy Maxa’s World, the #1 nationally syndicated radio travel…
September 23, 2014

Short Story Connect — Featured on Goodreads

I will be the featured author on the Goodreads Short Story Connect discussion culminating on October 1 when I’ll be answering whatever questions readers have…
September 14, 2014

2014 Reading: Tinderbox by Lisa Gornick

Tinderbox: A Novel by Lisa Gornick I had not heard of this novel until I saw that the author would be in the area visiting…
September 13, 2014

Road Trip! (Charlotte Appearances)

I am hitting the road on Monday. This will be an unusual trip for me, because I’m first driving down to Charlotte NC for…
September 3, 2014

Everywhere Stories: NOW SHIPPING — Enter to win a bundle of signed books!

I am very excited to learn that our anthology, Everywhere Stories: Short Fiction from a Small Planet, is now shipping from the publisher. The…
August 24, 2014

2014 Reading: The Second Amendment: A Biography by Michael Waldman

The Second Amendment: A Biography by Michael Waldman We are reading discussing this book this month in my book club, Reading Liberally. This is exactly…
August 20, 2014

On Vacation . . . from Facebook

I actually enjoy Facebook. It’s fun to interact with people I cant’s see face-to-face often, to see what they’re up to and to share…
August 18, 2014

Debra Spark on “Raiding the Larder” (from the Writer’s Chronicle)

When I make the time to read it, I really enjoy The Writer’s Chronicle. In addition to the classified writing opportunities, there are usually…
August 15, 2014

2014 Reading: Dust to Dust by Benjamin Busch

Dust to Dust: A Memoir by Benjamin Busch You may know Benjamin Busch as an actor on The Wire and other television programs and movies….