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Deaf Uncle

Mar 03, 2014

TW Prizewinning Flash Fiction by Charlotte M. Porter

His father, Ronald “Beau” Rutledge, III, pronounced coin like co-win although he didn’t care a fig for teamwork.

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Her Third Baby

Nov 04, 2013

Short Story by Nicole Simonsen

A crazy and shameful thought occurred to me. I could paint a get-well card with my mother’s blood.

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Liliane’s Balcony: Part Two

Oct 07, 2013

Novella Excerpt by Kelcey Parker

In September 2010, an excerpt from Kelcey Parker’s then-unfinished Liliane's Balcony appeared in the first issue of Talking Writing. Now, we’re pleased to present another excerpt from the completed work in conjunction with Rose Metal Press.

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Agua Dulce

Feb 04, 2013

TW Prizewinning Fiction by David Meischen

Come this time tomorrow, she’d be crossing West Texas—with Nopalito far behind her. She knew where she was going.

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Open Bar

Nov 19, 2012

Short Story by Ann Lightcap Bruno

Over the years, my memory has cast that night in moon and crickets and lilacs, dialogue even, although it’s all a lie.

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