HeyJaredThe Ellen Street Observer
As a mystery writer, former reporter, and sometimes playwright, I write about any number of things that strike my fancy, and I often discuss my writing journey.
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Let’s Keep it Short, Shall We? Talking Short Stories (opens the original)
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Hello, everyone. I hope you’re hanging in there, after this hot and crazy summer. And I’m sending you best wishes for the coming fall. This has been a jumbled and confusing year. Aren’t they all? Anyway, I am behind on writing my book, distracted by my play, and astonished that three of my short stories are being published this year. And if they aren’t available now, they will be soon. As you can see, I have stories featured in two brand new anthologies, the covers of which are posted above, and
Summer Days: Why Not Take a Break? (opens the original)
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