Laverne stepped onto a milk crate, in front of a hand-painted poster of old men and women tossing away their canes; wavy-haired men flexing their muscles; trim-waisted women admiring their jewels; and apple-cheeked children scoring touchdowns. Laverne followed the circus, setting up just outside the grounds, along with the other traveling salesmen. The poster hung … Read moreNot of Heaven Nor of Earth
Written on 2/9/2011 Sarah woke and noticed make-up on the pillow. It was dented where a head had been, the sheets wrinkled and damp. She slowly realized that she was back in her hotel room, when a wave of nausea hit her, and she ran to the toilet. She felt better after being sick, although … Read moreHACK
Had some fun working on stories for the annual Boise Weekly Fiction 101 contest. Working with Rachell and Mark, we tossed drafts of stories back and forth, refining them to their core elements. Writing something so short is a nice exercise in discipline and really clarifies what the story is about; there’s no room for … Read moreBoise Weekly Fiction 101 2016 Entries