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 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….
August 15, 2014

Tim Weed launches Will Poole’s Island

Will Poole’s Island by Tim Weed It’s a big week for book launches in my world. Tuesday saw the release of Richard Bausch’s new novel…
August 14, 2014

Martha Woodroof: Small Blessings

Small Blessings: A Novel by Martha Woodroof Martha Woodroof is a local radio personality, a familiar name and voice to listeners of WMRA, the local…
August 11, 2014

2014 Reading: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon I listened to the unabridged audio version of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay—mostly…