Location: United States
Member Since: Oct. 24, 2009
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Fred Bubbers


Biography

Fred Bubbers grew up in Elmhurst, New York where he attended Newtown High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1982 from The State University of New York at Albany, where his writing appeared in various student publications. Since then he has been employed in the software industry in various roles from software engineer to data warehouse architect to development director. His personal essays, short stories and poems have appeared in such publications as The Oregon Literary Review, The Square Table, The Green Silk Journal, Lily, Seeker Magazine, Static Movement, Word Riot, The Angler, Cantaraville, The Shine Journal, Loch Raven Review, and The Big Stupid Review.

Where to find Fred Bubbers online

Website: http://fredbubbers.com
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Books

Only Love Can Break Your Heart    by Fred Bubbers
Price: $1.99 USD. 11700 words. Published on February 6, 2011. Fiction.
0.75 star(4.83 from 6 reviews)
Three stories about two neighbors who meet as young children and grow up together on Long Island during the late 60′s and early 70′s. The comforting and loving world they live in changes around them as their families fracture, society descends into chaos, and a war rages on.
Natural Selection    by Fred Bubbers
Price: $1.99 USD. 7710 words. Published on April 17, 2010. Fiction.
0.5 star(4.50 from 4 reviews)
A short story about a corporate manager on the verge losing it all. Office politics, a growing drinking problem, estrangement from his family, and a looming layoff are pushing him to the edge of a personal abyss.
Bonnifer    by Fred Bubbers
Price: $1.99 USD. 4180 words. Published on March 16, 2010. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
A short story about a married office worker struggling with temptation and desire while flirting with an older woman on a sultry summer evening in Greenwich Village.
After the Fire: A Personal Essay    by Fred Bubbers
Price: $0.99 USD. 9900 words. Published on November 29, 2009. Nonfiction.
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
A young writer struggles to find his voice in a long ago writing workshop. Years later the teacher's lessons still provide inspiration.
A Couple    by Fred Bubbers
Price: $1.99 USD. 9400 words. Published on October 24, 2009. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
A short story about Rob and Debbie spending their last spring break together in Florida. Graduation is looming and they face an uncertain future. Family expectations, peer pressure, and their own hearts are driving them apart.

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Smashwords book reviews by Fred Bubbers

  • Miles from Ireland on Sep. 19, 2010
    star star star star
    A tender story about healing.
  • How To Eat Fruit on Sep. 21, 2010
    star star star star star
    A beautifully written story. The economy of words belies the richness of the experience contained in this short piece.
  • Rosie By Name on June 24, 2011
    star star star star
    Delightful and entertaining story. There's a first time for everyone!