Hard Creek Bridge: a short story
on Feb. 27, 2013
Isaac Sweeney's "Hard Creek Bridge" is a wonderful short that quickly pulls the reader into the life of Slim, a college student who must move beyond the familiar life he is accustomed to, and into the wider world. A great, short read!
Jacob's Cross
on Feb. 27, 2013
An excellent perspective on grief and loss that explores these themes in a refreshing way. "Jacob's Cross" is a short, but well constructed and complete story.
The Story of Albert Ross
on Feb. 27, 2013
This short story, at time humorous, is an excellent example of allegory, filled with essential questions about mortality. Highly entertaining, but also makes you think!
What Jane Taught Me
on Feb. 28, 2013
While an interesting piece, this reads more like an essay than a work of fiction. The prose shows promise and explores an important topic in a new way, but it lacks a clear story arc. Worth a read since its length is short and its topic is important, but needs a bit more to connect the reader to the character(s).
White Pine
on Feb. 28, 2013
A solid, introspective, short which shows the character's struggle with his own emotional conflict over his wife's departure. The prose is, at times, awkward, but otherwise this is an interesting read.