“You can’t blame a writer for what the characters say.” ― Truman Capote But you can blame the writer for recording it. ― Me

Fanfiction is a no-no for editors unless you call it metafiction.

What is a mensch? Mensch (Yiddish) is a person who uses a question mark at the end of an interrogative sentence.

A very faithful adaptation. The actors are practically 19th century Russians. Pierre Bezukhov is an earnest puppy walking on his hind legs.

Hunger, a 101-word story.    

Love is all you need, a short movie. This story is multi-dimensional; bullying is only one layer. As for the main theme, it could be read in two different ways: either as a metaphor for the oppression of the gay … Continue reading →

Words of wisdom.

Can each chapter in a novel-in-stories, like “My Life at First Try,” stand alone? Like an orchestra player, each individual chapter can play nicely by itself, but a group of them can still work in concert.

Rejection: Thank you for allowing us to carefully consider “XYZ.” Unfortunately, we have to pass at this time. We wish you the best in placing this piece elsewhere. Reply: Thank you for your careful consideration of my story at 3:54 … Continue reading →