The Last Night at Brennen's
A young man's drinking buddies are his family, the local bar is his home. Published in the Spring 2011 edition of Muscle and Blood. Click here to purchase this journal from amazon.com. Click here to read the story online.
Enemy in Our Hands
A fictionalized version of a story my late grandpa told me about his experience during World War II. Published in the 2011 edition of The Westchester Review. Click here to purchase this journal from amazon.com. Click here to read the story online.
After I Got the News About My Dad
A man reflects on an old family tale. Published in the Summer 2011 edition of Pearl Literary Magazine. Click here to read this story online.
A Routine for Liam
(Nominated for the Pushcart Prize)
A story about a father who will go to any lengths to make things right for his son. Published in the November 2011 edition of Kansas City Voices. This story has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Click here to purchase this journal--order issue #9. Click here to read this story online.
Return to Nature
After being abandoned by his wife, a man discovers his dark side--a tale of horror in three parts. Published in the September 2012 edition of Big Pulp. Click here to purchase this journal on amazon.com. Click here to read this story online.
Ashland Man
A depressed old farmer reluctantly befriends a neglected little boy. Published in the 2013 edition of The Westchester Review. Click here to purchase this
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The Letter
A letter from a child he never knew existed, a poetry slam, and a hook up with the "Earth Mama" bewilder and inspire the struggling narrator of this story. Published in the 2014 edition of The Westchester Review. Click here to purchase this journal on amazon.com. Click here to read this story online.