I thank editor Brittany Garrett for including this poem in Four Tulips! It’s a childhood reminiscence, a fond one.
WIN and DIE! The Dating Game Killer
Death on your first date? Newspaper and television journalist Pete Noyes wrote about a shocking near miss in his The Real L.A. Confidential. My “Last Date” was inspired by his true tale. I thank editor Nancy Kay Clark for including it in Commuter Lit! Here’s the link: https://commuterlit.com/2026/02/tuesday-last-date/
Filed under Front Page, published story
A Walk up Snow Creek — One View
I’ve spent considerable time in the mountains, especially the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite. Walking, climbing, exploring — I’ve been fortunate to share many adventures with my sons. Youngest son Jon, a gifted photographer, took some fine pictures of Half Dome on one such trip, a walk up Snow Creek in Yosemite. Enjoy —
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Event Horizon
Had any nightmares about the end of the world lately? If so, I can’t imagine why. Still, you might enjoy a meditation of mine on the Quotidian Bagatelle site. Here’s the link: https://qb.foofaraw.press/event-horizon/
Filed under Front Page, published story
La Loca Rides Again!
I thank editor Linda Gould for including “La Loca” on this week’s Kaidankai podcast. The story’s setting is the historic Dutton Hotel in Jolon, California. I employed Joaquin Murrieta to take part in my retelling of “The Headless Horsewoman of Lockwood”. Though I toned down the violence of the original folktale, its resolution still hovers between vengeance and justice. Here’s the link: https://www.kaidankaistories.com
Filed under Front Page, published story, Western Tales
Call Me Charles!
My mildly SF tale “Call Me Charles”, is the lead story in Zoetic Press-4lph4numeric’s latest podcast. I have great affection for New York and for the West Village in particular. I also like wine. Listen to how I managed to combine these predilections (the story’s text is also provided) by clicking on the link and then clicking on the episode #11 button. I thank Zoetic’s editors for producing it! Here’s the link: https://www.zoeticpress.com/an-11-mens-insana-in-corpore-insano
Filed under Front Page, published story
Beyond my Campfire
Red Wolf Editor Irene Toh included three of my poems in Issue 35 of her irreplaceable journal. I’m honored and hope my words will resonate with her readers! Also, please let me know what you think of Beyond my Campfire, Summit Pitch, and Caveat. https://redwolfjournal.wordpress.com
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