by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Apr 30, 2010 | stories |
When I heard that Robin Black was going to be the Sirenland Fellow for 2009 and that she had published a story in One Story, I moved quickly to my back issues and began to thumb through. I only save the stories I love and pass the others forward. Of course I’d...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Apr 29, 2010 | catching moments, journeys, stories, the day |
Today is the birthday of an author of a book–Robin Black. Her last birthday she was not the author of a book. Just like that it can happen. And get your pencils out. You need to write this one down too: If I loved you, I would tell you this. Each of the 10...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Apr 13, 2010 | reading, stories |
Last spring I was trying to find a way to thank readers who took the time to add to the conversation here. One Story, I thought. For one year, I would send the reader who posted the most comments for the month a one-year subscription to One Story, my favorite journal....
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Mar 19, 2010 | craft of writing, shapes, stories, time |
15 stories in this slim volume from Amy Hempel published in 1985. Only 3 of the 15 written in third; the rest, in first. My clear favorite is the first-person story “In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson is Buried.” It’s nicely developed and goes deeper...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Mar 11, 2010 | stories |
“Naked Chinese People” is the first story in the collection California Transit by Diane Lefer, my adviser this semester at Vermont College of Fine Arts. I thought if I was going to be working with her, I should read some of her writing. California Transit...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jan 29, 2010 | craft of writing, details, journeys, stories, time |
Before I jump into the story, I’d just like to say that what follows are my notes–opinion not fact. And I hope to hear more opinions from you. Also, LONGEST POST EVER ALERT (I suggest a beverage of some sort, maybe a snack) and SPOILER ALERT:...
