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.
July 5, 2014

2014 Reading: The Man Who Walked Away by Maud Casey

The Man Who Walked Away by Maud Casey Bloomsbury 2014 Maud Casey was part of a panel on book publicity at the Virginia Festival…
July 3, 2014

2014 Reading: Until You Make the Shore by Cameron Conaway

Until You Make the Shore Cameron Conaway Salmon Poetry, 2014 This book came as something of a surprise. I’ve known Conaway for a few…
July 2, 2014

Tips for Writers: Learn “Buoyancy” in the face of rejection

Tips for Writers: Learn “buoyancy” in the face of rejection I have a writer friend who moderates a private online discussion called R.I.P –…
July 1, 2014

Hambidge–Days 5 and 6

Hambidge—Day 5 (Sunday) I didn’t sleep well last night and listened to night sounds—was that rain on the roof, or critter footsteps? At one…
July 1, 2014

2014 Reading: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

Steal like an Artist by Austin Kleon Workman, 2012 I picked this book up on a recent visit to the Art Institute of Chicago…
June 30, 2014

2014 Reading: To Sell is Human by Daniel H. Pink

To Sell is Human by Daniel H. Pink Riverhead, 2012 I’m not in the habit of reading business books, but this one sounded intriguing….
June 30, 2014

Hambidge — Day 4

Hambidge—Day 4 (Saturday) Another rainy day here in the rain forest. Good for getting work done, I suppose, but not good for getting anything…
June 28, 2014

Hambidge — Day 3 (Friday)

Hambidge—Day 3 (Friday) Got up a little earlier on Friday even though it was overcast and no sun. Made coffee, ate some breakfast, and…
June 27, 2014

Hambidge — Day 2

Hambidge Day 2 (Thursday) Slept pretty late today, for some reason. Woke up early, then just rolled over. It’s a sunny today, too, so…
June 26, 2014

Hambidge — Day One

Hambidge – Day 1 (Wednesday, June 25) As I went to sleep last night, I realized how damp the cabin was. I tried to…