>Residency Report

>Just 2 writing days left (here at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center.

Last night, the 4 remaining artists watched “Badlands” in the TV room–1973 film starring Sissy Spacek and Martin Sheen that was based on a murder spree that began up the road in Lincoln, Nebraska. With all due respect to the screenwriters, the dialogue was . . . funny. And I don’t think it was supposed to be. It was fun, though. Sheen played a very bad guy.

There were thunderstorms last night and rain all day today, but at least it cooled off considerably. I got some work done today, but . . . could have done more. It’s looking like I won’t be able to visit any of the local sights.

Nothing else to report. I think we’re doing open studios tomorrow, which should be fun. Because I think wine is involved.

About the author

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.

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