Departed mother

Departed mother

My mother passed away a week ago. I normally avoid the phrase ‘passed away’ because I don’t see anything wrong with saying ‘she died,’ but I know that some people are more sensitive than I am. Since that morning last Monday, I have had...
Review of Lacunae published by Radix

Review of Lacunae published by Radix

I am pleased to announce that, after some unfortunate delays, my review of Scott Cairns’ 2023 book Lacunae has been published by Radix Magazine. I love this book and I’ve read it over and over. Scott has been writing and poetry since the early 80’s....
NIHILO now available in audio

NIHILO now available in audio

Hello friends, I have had many people tell me that they are not readers, but if I created an audiobook or audio short story, they would love to listen to it in the car on the way to work. Well your wish has been fulfilled. My first audio recording of the story...
Hiatus for Saragossa

Hiatus for Saragossa

Hello to the four or five of you who have been reading along with me as I have been serially publishing installments of The Saragossa Bottling Company. I have pushed myself since October of 2022 to have a chapter ready by Sunday at 11 a.m. every week, and have only...