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Flash Fiction America

73 Very Short Stories

Edited by James Thomas, Sherrie Flick, John Dufresne ...

A spectacular new anthology of the best short-short fiction from across the United States.It has been more than thirty years since the term "flash fiction" was first coined, perfectly describing the power in the brevity of these stories, each under 1,000 words. Since then, the form has taken hold in the American imagination. For this latest installment in the popular Flash Fiction series, James ... Read more

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A spectacular new anthology of the best short-short fiction from across the United States.It has been more than thirty years since the term "flash fiction" was first coined, perfectly describing the power in the brevity of these stories, each under 1,000 words. Since then, the form has taken hold in the American imagination. For this latest installment in the popular Flash Fiction series, James
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Iffy

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He goes by the name Elvis Engdahl. He's lost his wife, his family, his job, and his future. He's wanted by the police. So whats a desperate man to do? What Elvis figures, writes award-winning novelist John Dufresne, is that when a man loses everything, hes free to do anything. ... Read more

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He goes by the name Elvis Engdahl. He's lost his wife, his family, his job, and his future. He's wanted by the police. So whats a desperate man to do? What Elvis figures, writes award-winning novelist John Dufresne, is that when a man loses everything, hes free to do anything.
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Love Warps the Mind a Little

A Novel

by John Dufresne ...

Reissue of a favorite novel by "a generous and lyric storyteller" ( San Francisco Chronicle) known for his tragicomic voice and unforgettable characters.Ever since Lafayette Proulx quit his day job, left his wife, hauled his dog and his Royal portable across town to Judi Dubey's house, and set out at last to be a fiction writer, his life has been a sordid mess. Judi's exotically dysfunctional ... Read more

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Reissue of a favorite novel by "a generous and lyric storyteller" ( San Francisco Chronicle) known for his tragicomic voice and unforgettable characters.Ever since Lafayette Proulx quit his day job, left his wife, hauled his dog and his Royal portable across town to Judi Dubey's house, and set out at last to be a fiction writer, his life has been a sordid mess. Judi's exotically dysfunctional
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Deep in the Shade of Paradise

A Novel

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"A comic opera…tuneful, playful." — New York Times Book ReviewIn Shiver-de-Freeze, Louisiana (population 375), friends and family have gathered for the impending nuptials of Grisham Loudermilk and Ariane Thevenot. This will be no ordinary wedding—not when Boudou Fontana, the last of the star-crossed Fontana clan, the conjoined twins Tous-les-Doux, and a host of others are involved.From a writer of ... Read more

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"A comic opera…tuneful, playful." — New York Times Book ReviewIn Shiver-de-Freeze, Louisiana (population 375), friends and family have gathered for the impending nuptials of Grisham Loudermilk and Ariane Thevenot. This will be no ordinary wedding—not when Boudou Fontana, the last of the star-crossed Fontana clan, the conjoined twins Tous-les-Doux, and a host of others are involved.From a writer of
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The Cross-eyed Bear

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Father Tom Mulcahy wakes up on the day of a fierce blizzard to learn he has been accused of sexual abuse by an ex-altar boy in the parish. His life as he knows it is over. The Cardinal has sent an emissary to make things right. When Father Tom decides to confront his accuser, he doesn't realize that he will also have to confront himself. ... Read more

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Father Tom Mulcahy wakes up on the day of a fierce blizzard to learn he has been accused of sexual abuse by an ex-altar boy in the parish. His life as he knows it is over. The Cardinal has sent an emissary to make things right. When Father Tom decides to confront his accuser, he doesn't realize that he will also have to confront himself.
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Storyville!

An Illustrated Guide to Writing Fiction

by John Dufresne ...

A smart and funny guide to writing fiction, with engaging infographics that bring storytelling techniques to life.Whether you are daunted by a blinking cursor or frustrated trying to get the people in your head onto the page, writing stories can be intimidating. It takes passion, tenacity, patience, and a knowledge of?and faith in?the often-digressive writing process. A do-it-yourself manual for ... Read more

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A smart and funny guide to writing fiction, with engaging infographics that bring storytelling techniques to life.Whether you are daunted by a blinking cursor or frustrated trying to get the people in your head onto the page, writing stories can be intimidating. It takes passion, tenacity, patience, and a knowledge of?and faith in?the often-digressive writing process. A do-it-yourself manual for
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I Don't Like Where This Is Going

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Series series A Wylie Coyote Novel
"If Raymond Chandler were reincarnated as a novelist in south Florida, he couldn't nail it any better than John Dufresne."—Carl HiaasenJohn Dufresne has been hailed by the New York Times as "an original talent . . . [whose] humor is frightfully dark, but . . . dazzling." I Don't Like Where This Is Going continues the misadventures of therapist-on-the-run Wylie "Coyote" Melville. Wylie has ... Read more

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"If Raymond Chandler were reincarnated as a novelist in south Florida, he couldn't nail it any better than John Dufresne."—Carl HiaasenJohn Dufresne has been hailed by the New York Times as "an original talent . . . [whose] humor is frightfully dark, but . . . dazzling." I Don't Like Where This Is Going continues the misadventures of therapist-on-the-run Wylie "Coyote" Melville. Wylie has
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No Regrets, Coyote

A Novel

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"A very cool ride. If Raymond Chandler was reincarnated as a novelist in South Florida, he couldn't nail it any better than Dufresne."—Carl HiaasenOn Christmas Eve in Eden, Florida, Wylie "Coyote" Melville, therapist and forensic consultant, is summoned to a horrific crime scene. Five members of the Halliday family have been brutally killed. Wylie's rare talent is an ability to read a crime scene, ... Read more

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"A very cool ride. If Raymond Chandler was reincarnated as a novelist in South Florida, he couldn't nail it any better than Dufresne."—Carl HiaasenOn Christmas Eve in Eden, Florida, Wylie "Coyote" Melville, therapist and forensic consultant, is summoned to a horrific crime scene. Five members of the Halliday family have been brutally killed. Wylie's rare talent is an ability to read a crime scene,
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FLASH!

Writing the Very Short Story

by John Dufresne ...

An engaging and frank guide to writing the very short story, full of sound advice, exemplary models, and provocative exercises.The history of fiction has been dominated by the novel and the short story. But now a brave new genre has emerged: very brief fiction. FLASH! identifies the qualities that make for excellent flash fiction, demystifies the writing process, and guides writers by exercise and ... Read more

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An engaging and frank guide to writing the very short story, full of sound advice, exemplary models, and provocative exercises.The history of fiction has been dominated by the novel and the short story. But now a brave new genre has emerged: very brief fiction. FLASH! identifies the qualities that make for excellent flash fiction, demystifies the writing process, and guides writers by exercise and
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The Lie That Tells a Truth

A Guide to Writing Fiction

by John Dufresne ...

"This is the most practical, hard-nosed, generous, direct, and useful guide to writing fiction." —Brad WatsonFinally, a truly creative—and hilarious—guide to creative writing, full of encouragement and sound advice. Provocative and reassuring, nurturing and wise, The Lie That Tells a Truth is essential to writers in general, fiction writers in particular, beginning writers, serious writers, and ... Read more

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"This is the most practical, hard-nosed, generous, direct, and useful guide to writing fiction." —Brad WatsonFinally, a truly creative—and hilarious—guide to creative writing, full of encouragement and sound advice. Provocative and reassuring, nurturing and wise, The Lie That Tells a Truth is essential to writers in general, fiction writers in particular, beginning writers, serious writers, and
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Everything's Broken, Too

by John Dufresne ...

We had so much fun with our first anthology that we thought we’d do it again. Everything’s Broken, Too is our second publishing venture, and the stories inside were chosen from the submissions of past and present participants in our Friday Night Writers group. These are stories about what we’re afraid of, what we’re ashamed of, what we can’t forget about, and what we don’t want to know about ... Read more

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We had so much fun with our first anthology that we thought we’d do it again. Everything’s Broken, Too is our second publishing venture, and the stories inside were chosen from the submissions of past and present participants in our Friday Night Writers group. These are stories about what we’re afraid of, what we’re ashamed of, what we can’t forget about, and what we don’t want to know about
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Is Life Like This?

A Guide to Writing Your First Novel in Six Months

by John Dufresne ...

“[Dufresne’s] generous, wise, cajoling, stern, and compassionate voice will get you working right away.”—Brad Watson“Writing a novel,” says John Dufresne, “is not as easy as you may have thought before you tried. But it’s also not as difficult as you imagined.” Dufresne’s smart, practical, hard-nosed guide is for the person who has always wanted to write a novel but has been daunted by the ... Read more

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“[Dufresne’s] generous, wise, cajoling, stern, and compassionate voice will get you working right away.”—Brad Watson“Writing a novel,” says John Dufresne, “is not as easy as you may have thought before you tried. But it’s also not as difficult as you imagined.” Dufresne’s smart, practical, hard-nosed guide is for the person who has always wanted to write a novel but has been daunted by the
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