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Commonplace Book: Choice excerpts from “Satanskin,” by James Havoc

October 31, 2015November 1, 2015 driftlessareareview

Happy Halloween! Enjoy a few choice excerpts from James Havoc’s cult classic, “Satanskin.” Continue reading Commonplace Book: Choice excerpts from “Satanskin,” by James Havoc

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CCLaP Fridays: Something Good, Something Bad, Something Dirty, by Brian Alan Ellis

October 16, 2015April 16, 2020 driftlessareareview

“Something Good, Something Bad, Something Dirty,” by Brian Alan Ellis shines a comedic light on the same desperation and absurdity of the human condition. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Something Good, Something Bad, Something Dirty, by Brian Alan Ellis

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CCLaP Fridays: The War Against Boredom, by Seth Kaufman

September 18, 2015April 16, 2020 driftlessareareview

This week I review Seth Kaufman’s new collection of darkly satirical short stories, The War Against Boredom. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: The War Against Boredom, by Seth Kaufman

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CCLaP Fridays: Muscle Cars, by Stephen G. Eoannou

December 5, 2014April 17, 2020 driftlessareareview

This week I review “Muscle Cars,” by Stephen G. Eoannou, a short story collection that follows the lives of inarticulate misfits in the Buffalo, NY area. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Muscle Cars, by Stephen G. Eoannou

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An Interview with Christopher Bernard

December 1, 2014December 5, 2014 driftlessareareview

Earlier this year, I reviewed Christopher Bernard’s new collection of short stories, “In the American Night.” In this interview, we talk about the writing process, feminism, and pop culture. Continue reading An Interview with Christopher Bernard

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CCLaP Fridays: The Wars of Heaven: Short Stories by Richard Currey

June 13, 2014April 30, 2020 driftlessareareview

This week Karl Wolff reviews “The Wars of Heaven: Short Stories,” by Richard Currey, a series of six short stories and a novella focusing on the lives and fates of West Virginians during the Great Depression. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: The Wars of Heaven: Short Stories by Richard Currey

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CCLaP Journal #5 is here!

April 7, 2014April 7, 2014 driftlessareareview

The CCLaP Journal #5 is finally out! Get your copy today! The issue includes an interview with Joe Meno, photography features, numerous book reviews, original short fiction by CCLaP authors, and no ads! Continue reading CCLaP Journal #5 is here!

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