New story in ‘The Orange Rose’

Read ‘Whatever Happened to Randolph Scott?’

My short story “Whatever Happened to Randolph Scott?” was just published in Issue 4 of The Orange Rose Literary Magazine. I hope you’ll give it a read.

You’d do it for Randolph Scott (video), wouldn’t you?

Clip from the Mel Brooks movie, “Blazing Saddles”

This is the second story of mine to appear in Orange Rose. The first one, “Shah Mat,” appeared in Issue 2. I’m grateful to editor-in-chief Amber Budd for including my work in both issues.

Friday Five: the year in books

My annual list of favorites.

I’ve consumed (read and/or listened to) a lot of books (for me) this year, and I’m still reading some newer releases, but I think I’ve read enough to come up with my at-the-moment year-end list. So, here goes.

Disclaimer: this is not a “best-of” list. I’m not smart enough to declare what is best for anyone but myself. So here you’ll see favorites and least favorites.

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