I have a new short story published today in The Economy. The Economy is cool. They publish just a single poet, prose writer, and visual artist per issue, and they’ve published some of my favorite writers. So I was very flattered to be asked to contribute by editor, Schuyler Dickson.
Anyway, please go read The Wide and Lonely World. The story was inspired by this very midwestern gothic looking photo of my brothers and me, taken, I think in the summer of 1968 or ’69: 
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On my way!
Cannot begin to convey how much I loved this story. Your attention to details like the fan turning as if following the conversation just blow me away. This story should be required reading for all writing programs. May be my favorite of yours yet. Lovely, lovely, lovely!
Oh, Jayne! Thanks so much! This is the story that I cut by half. I challenged myself to do it and I had to be merciless. It’s unusual for me to write more than 1000 words at a stretch. I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for reading and for the kind words.
Kathy, finally got time to read this! Such a fabulous story. I loved all the little attention to details. And I felt the awkwardness of the kids being in that strange house…or maybe it was just me. hah. Either way, enjoyed this.
Ha, no, there’s definitely awkwardness. I really appreciate the read and kind words, Jules! Thanks so much!