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Interview with author Lisa De Young at Theme of Absence

Author Interview: Lisa De Young

Interviews

Lisa De Young lives in a small town in Northwest Indiana with her husband and three daughters where …

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"Those Who Walk" a short story by John O'Keefe, illustrated by Betty Rocksteady. Read online at Theme of Absence.

Those Who Walk by John O’Keefe

Short Stories

I've never liked April. The dampness, the sudden snows, the cold combination of wind and rain. The …

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Interview with author John O'Keefe

Author Interview: John O’Keefe

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John O'Keefe is an 8th grade English teacher with a master's in creative writing. He is an avid fan …

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Death Breath by Craig Steven

Short Stories

"And NASA reports that the asteroid scheduled to make contact with the Atlantic Ocean today is still …

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A Passing Therapist by Jace Killan

Short Stories

“Martin,” I hear the voice say. “Martin.” I raise my head from the desk. “I’m here to help.” A …

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Interview with author Jace Killan at Theme of Absence

Author Interview: Jace Killan

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Jace lives in Arizona with his family made up of a wife, five kids and a little dog. He writes …

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"A Fresh Genre" Flash fiction by Lance J. Mushung. Read online at Theme of Absence

A Fresh Genre by Lance J. Mushung

Short Stories

I sat in my office with a glum expression on my face, my usual condition over the last two months. I …

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Interview with author Lance J. Mushung

Author Interview: Lance J. Mushung

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Lance graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with an aerospace engineering degree. He …

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"Inhuman" Flash ficiton by Tim McDaniel. Read online at Theme of Absence

Inhuman by Tim McDaniel

Short Stories

"This is kind of a go-nowhere party, Ryan," Logan said.  "I don't even know why you dragged me …

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Interview with author Tim McDaniel at Theme of Absence

Author Interview: Tim McDaniel

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Tim McDaniel teaches English as a Second Language at Green River College, not far from Seattle. His …

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Silencing the Machine by Tom Borthwick

Short Stories

Day 3 without recharge. Sark sat on a makeshift bridge, dangling his legs inches above the flow …

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Interview with author Tom Borthwick at Theme of Absence

Author Interview: Tom Borthwick

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Tom is an English teacher, adjunct professor, and MFA graduate of Wilkes University, where his …

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