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 27, 2014

2014 Reading: The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert

The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert This book was the September selection for my book club, the local chapter of Reading Liberally….
September 27, 2014

2014 Reading: Special Like the People on TV by Tommy Dean

Special Like the People on TV by Tommy Dean This is a fiction chapbook by a friend who graduated from my MFA program after…
September 26, 2014

2014 Reading: Whistling Vivaldi by Claude M. Steele

Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do (Issues of Our Time) by Claude M. Steele I read this book because Northwestern…
September 25, 2014

Guest Post on Madam Mayo: It’s a Dangerous World

Today I guest blog on Madam Mayo, the wonderful blog of C.M. Mayo, novelist and traveler. Her guidance for visitors is to provide five…
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…