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Jack’s grandfather had been Jewish by birth, but he had become a Catholic when he married Jack’s grandmother, who was of Austrian parentage. Jack’s father had married Jack’s mother, an Italian-American, and they raised Jack in a predominantly Italian-American neighborhood. Jack’s wife Rachel was Jewish by birth, and even though Jack had converted to Judaism [...]

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Ghoti: Gulliver Road
By John Cotter
John Cotter’s Gulliver Road is a clear, concise little tale of youthful hijinks gone horribly wrong. It’s an expertly crafted work which explores with the everyday troubles of two young boys, Paul and Taylor, in a frank, genuine manner.
The plot is refreshingly simple: it begins as best friends Paul and Taylor [...]

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The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles Illustration West 45: Call For Entries
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 2, 2006: CALL 800-799-6368 (new number) for info or email info@si-la.org
Now accepting submissions for Abaculus 2008
The annual collection will include authors from all levels of writing. Some professional, others unseasoned. It doesn’t matter. If your story is the best, then it’s [...]

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Got Poetry?
Just as milk helps create strong bones by adding calcium to your diet, adding a little poetry into your day can help get rid of the dreadful writer’s block and help you live a happier life. Yep, I said it and now you’re thinking to yourself, I write fiction, to hell with poetry. Well, [...]

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So what was your phone call?
Write a flash fiction piece inspired by the above video. Who calls you and what do they want?
Good Luck!
(Thanks to Jessa Marsh)
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They had lived in the same apartment building for years, but they had never met. He had done odd jobs for her father, who was the superintendent, and she knew all of his aunts and uncles and many of his cousins because her grandfather lived on the same street as his grandmother. It wasn’t until [...]

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