1: Flat regions on either side of the forehead 2: Places or things regarded as having within them a divine presence 3: Devices in looms that keep cloth stretched to the correct width during weaving 4: Buildings reserved for a highly valued function: libraries, temples of learning 5: Phil Temples.
Three of my photographs: Allston Illustrated, Anachronism, and Back Bay Alley have been accepted for publication in the summer 2026 issue of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine. Yay me!
I read several of my micro stories from my upcoming story collection Luckenbach last night at the weekly Walnut Street Cafe Speak Up series open mic in Lynn, Massachusetts. I felt very welcomed by the group!
The online publication 10 By 10 Flash Fiction has accepted my flash story “Humble Beginnings.”
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I read a couple of my micro stories:
The Head Librarian at Boston College has agreed to purchase and add my entire collection of short story collections and novels in the Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Library, located in the center of the main campus. Huzzah! It’s a nice going-away present!
“Yellow Mama Magazine” has accepted my flash piece “Pana” in Issue #113 in December, 2025.