Earlier this year I had a story published in storySouth called "The State of Grace". It's named after the René Magritte painting of the same name (L'état de grâce). ReAD IT HERE For a long time, I wasn't sure what this would be. Do I let it be and let is stand alone? Do I … Continue reading “The State of Grace” in storySouth
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I had a story published in BULL in 2022. This is my favorite acceptance letter I've ever received because it goes something like: Jesus, this if fucking weird and fucked up and beautiful. Made my week. READ IT HERE This particular story is actually an excerpt from my unpublished novel The Cadence of Doom, a … Continue reading “Batting Practice Apocalypse” in BULL
The reader expresses mixed feelings about "The Glass Hotel" by Emily St. John Mandel. They praise Mandel's writing but criticize the non-linear, multiple-perspective narrative. They felt the story lacked momentum and consistency, but found elements, like the Hotel Caiette setting and the concept of a "counter life", intriguing.
"The Apology" by Christian TeBordo is a thought-provoking novel, reminiscent of a subversion of The Office and Fargo, spun with Albert Camus's existential philosophy. It evokes an immersive narrative with 'punk rock' vibes that discusses existential dread in nonchalant yet consequential ways.