My email brought me some good news last week. Vine Leaves Literary Journal‘s Best of 2013 anthology will feature my one-sentence vignette, “Groceries.” I’m humbled by its inclusion, as Vine Leaves produces issues jam packed with beautiful words and works by a plethora of artists.

In case you missed it, “Blazer,” the story of our ill fated red truck and the journey we took alongside, was named “Most Memorable” for the July issue of Hippocampus. Again, I’m honored that so many people enjoyed the piece. And that I finally found a home for the sensational pictures from the insurance agent!

I’m still writing short pieces here and there, but I’m continuing to buckle down on the novel, pulling plot threads through the entire garment and trimming and pressing and all that nonsense. It’ll need a copy editing and then it’s off into the wide, wild world. xo