Today I have a new story up at Bluestem Magazine. This one’s called “Pinocchio” and (you guessed it) it’s about Pinocchio. I’m currently working a series of flash fictions I’m calling “unauthorized fictional biographies” or maybe “counter-factual biographies.” This piece is part of that series. I’m hoping it will make an interesting chapbook somewhere downContinue reading “New Story: “Pinocchio””
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Dzanc Day! Dzig it!
I’m very happy to be co-leading a workshop for this year’s Dzanc Day, a day when writers, editors and teachers donate their time and talents to raise money for some of Dzanc Books‘ more charitable endeavors. These include the Dzanc Prize, which recognizes one writer annually for literary excellence and service to his or herContinue reading “Dzanc Day! Dzig it!”
Things I Like Around the Interwebs (plus, a new story)
My partner tells me there’s a better, more standard way to do this. He’s very interested in the OFFICIAL INTERNET. My learning curve is hurting his insides. HTML Giant. I already miss Mean Week. The PANK blog. When my students are clueless about where to send their work, I tell them to read the PANKContinue reading “Things I Like Around the Interwebs (plus, a new story)”
New Story: “Amelia”
I’ve got a new story, “Amelia,” up at SmokeLong Quarterly. You can also read a thoughtful review of “Amelia” over at Vouched. UPDATE: Turns out my theory behind Amelia Earhart’s disappearance may not be fiction after all.
Aubrey Hirsch 