There was a great flood. I think that maybe the Minnesota River had overflown its banks and flooded most of Shakopee. I had to jump from a plane with a parachute to get anywhere. When…
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The Origins of Slaughterhouse Five
Steve Almond on the origin’s of Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse Five.
The Stone Gods, hot human on robot action
I’ve never been a big fan of science-fiction or fantasy. I seem to have a problem with planets and aliens and unicorns. However, in the hands of Jeanette Winterson, one of my favorite authors, I…
Things That Fall From the Sky
I really love Kevin Brockmeier’s writing. In fact, I’d probably go as far to say that his short story “The Ceiling” would make my list of the Ten Best Short Stories Ever. It’s a bold…
The Learners, an unworthy sequel
As much as it pains me to say it, I was really disappointed in Chip Kidd’s The Learners, a follow-up to his phenomenal book Cheese Monkeys. The Learners picks up with Happy, the main character…
Following the creative process
Yesterday at lunch, my boss told me I had to work on my online portfolio. It is, according to her, my top priority above all other things that I might need to do. I nodded…