Surely, they are castaways now and although I cannot see them, I hear them chattering when I put my ear to the sea.
From the Flash Stash (III) : At the End of the Millennium (originally published in Open: Journal of Arts & Letters)
Flash Stash II: From the Files of August Strindberg: Stockholm, February, 1875
But tell me, did I not suffer a vision, that is to say, see something dreadful at my door?
From the Flash Stash: I Have to Quit Commuting! (redux)
I dream that I forget in which direction I am headed. The road splits. I panic and take an exit unknown to me. It doesn’t make any difference.
Possible Wildlife (redux)
So, in the spirit of establishing a courteous process going forward and to avoid confusion, I...
This is my final appeal (promise) unless…
From "The Night It All Got Going": I’m thinking, “That’s the nicest thing you’ve ever said to me,” but before I can open my mouth, she’s pointing at the window on my side of the bed. Light from the moon spills over the sill and bounces onto the adjacent wall in overwrought shadows. I shudder. She’s turned pale.
New Digs for the Rhodeo Poets
We're rounding up the Rhodeo Poets this Thursday. If you're on the island of Jamestown, between 6 and 8 pm, we'd love to see you at General's Crossing Brewery, 34 Narragansett Avenue. Shannon Kennelly and I will host.
On Sale Here!
Unless, of course you find me reading my work in your neighborhood! THE PITCH: Here Comes Herodotus, Again! (and other microhistories) A limited number of my chapbook, Here Comes Herodotus, Again! (and other microhistories), which is part of the Open: Journal of Arts & Letters 2021 Chapbook series, are available here at Just Between You... Continue Reading →
Publishing News!
Check out this new flash fiction piece, "Calling from the Ice Age," at Open: Journal of Ats and Letters: http://ojalart.com/literary-arts/fiction/flash-fiction/flash-fiction-wayne-cressers-calling-ice-age/ This is the first of three pieces they're publishing. The next tomorrow, and the final piece on Saturday. Stay tuned and while you're there, it's worthwhile to take a look around.
Publishing News
I am happy to announce that I have two flash pieces in the current issue of The Ocean State Review (Volume 8: No. 1): "HVAC" and "Art's Parties." To purchase a copy of the number, follow this link: http://oceanstatereview.org/current-issue/
When the Other Davis Lifts His Pipe (originally published in the Journal of Microliterature)
by Wayne Cresser I try to remember that when Davis approached me the previous spring, he wore a halo vest and brace. He looked awful, paler than the flesh of a potato, and scraped about the mouth and eyes. I had not seen him for some time but had thought of him occasionally, wondering why... Continue Reading →
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