Antipathy jansmatters.com, December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 We fight for naught. We trip over trite nasty words. We ambush. We lie. We sought affinity, and gaunt sharp conceits brought words on the tip to snipe to wound. We ambush. We lie. We fight for naught. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Related Essays, Flash Fiction, Poetry communicationPoemPoetry
“My River” published in SLWG 2025 Anthology February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 My essay entitled “My River” is included in the 2025 St. Louis Writer’s Guild Anthology, launched today Feb 14, 2025. Links to eBook and paperback below. All proceeds support the good efforts of the Guild. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Read More
St. Louis Writer’s Guild 2024 Anthology February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 I have a Flash Fiction story in the 2024 St. Louis Writer’s Guild (SLWG) 2024 Anthology. I tell the story of a true but impossible love. The SLWG has been supporting writers since 1920.I know you will enjoy the submissions from my fellow SLWG members for 2024. St. Louis Writers… Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Read More
Gary, Billy and the duck October 6, 2024December 16, 2024 Gary was seated at the bar, in his usual spot. It was a little bit early to be happy hour, as his sour expression reinforced. His third beer of the afternoon sat untouched, as he contemplated his surroundings. This neighborhood bar had been both his refuge and prison for many… Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Read More