PUBLICATIONS
Bill, a frustrated writer, tries an online AI service that critiques his stories. Published in Spank the Carp in 2024.
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A crusty retired widow is troubled by a new family in the neighborhood. Published in Fiction on the Web in 2022.
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The love life of a factory manager in the South is complicated by a newcomer from the North. Published in The Write Launch in 2022.
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A single mother at a college baseball game has to put up with a heckler. Published in Remington Review 2023 (pg 16).
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A young couple's future together hinges on the outcome of a local election. Published in, Still: The Journal 2022.
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Men from different generations clash over opposing views of duty. Published in New Pop Lit and recipient of the Writer's Dilemma Award in May 2022.
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A Congressional staffer is trying to hold on to his job when the roving eyes of a Congressman and his chief of staff lead to unexpected consequences.
Published in New Pop Lit |
A young American staff officer in the Vietnam War is confronted with the changing roles of women in America, as well as of women in occupied Vietnam.
Published in Literary Yard |
The new fellow in the old folks’ home catapults Hazel back to an incident in the past she’d rather never think about again.
Published in Penny Shorts |
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Paul and his young son Josh are enjoying some quality time at a Fourth of July parade when a stranger displays his version of patriotism.
Published in Writing Raw |
A local politician asks a bartender for help with her plan to solve a marital problem. Her solution is more complicated than she thinks. Published in Twisted Vine (p. 57)
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“I shouldn’t be talking about this stuff. I’m a good Christian now, or I try to be. I’m trying to put all of that killing stuff behind me.”
Published in New Pop Lit |
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Charlie’s new neighbor is a problem. And Charlie has to put him in his place. But does he go too far?
Published in Rind (pg. 24) |
Bob obsesses about a malicious call to the City about the welfare of his dog. Published in Penny Shorts
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An old man's fishing is interrupted by a young itinerant, but is he being too trusting when he offers to help? Published in Fiction on the Web
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A Congressional staffer struggles with his boss’s bizarre proposal for a new law.
Published in New Pop Lit |
"Yeah, I like to sneak up on people. Do you know who I am?" Her voice was initially laconic, but her question had a mildly accusatory tone. Published in Scarlet Leaf Review.
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An irascible old man makes a volunteer at a local history museum uneasy.
Published in Literary Yard |
PEARL ON SATURDAY NIGHTA part-time preacher has to rescue a member of his congregation from a beer joint on a Saturday night. Published in a book anthology: Unbroken Circle: Stories of Cultural Diversity in the South.
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EASTER VISITSThere’s nothing as stubborn as an old family grudge. Published in Penny Shorts.
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THE JOGGERA computer geek meets a beautiful woman during his early morning runs.
Published in Over My Dead Body! Online |