Thunderbolt

“At first, even his embarrassment (such a humiliating feeling, this captivation) had a way of thrilling him. But as the weeks passed, the burden of his love no longer brought even tangential pleasure.”

What I Imagine Happened to My Recent Amazon Order

“Carrier debating whether he should just come out and tell Beth he doesn’t want her to take the job in Memphis.”

Read This: Valentine’s Day Worksheet

Last year, Tom Batten sent me this piece and I told him it wasn’t quite right for The Tusk. That was stupid on my part.

A Remembrance of Yuletide Past

Sometimes you deserve to get punched, but you get a break because it’s Christmas.