June 2021 - Andrew Blackman

In my last reading roundup, I was still emerging from winter. Now, it’s been 30+ degrees for weeks, and I can barely remember what…

If you need your fictional characters to be likeable, to be the sort of people that you can "root for", then absolutely…

Here’s a little life tip for you. If you ever feel that the time is starting to drag and you’d like your…

I had a short story published recently in Storgy magazine. It’s available to read free online, so do check it out if…

Andrew Blackman on Borges Marathon, Part 15: A Survey of the Works of Herbert Quain: “Yes, although I’m not sure if “marathon” is even the right word at this point since it implies a consistency…” Dec 3, 14:26
Andrew Blackman on November 2024 Reading Roundup: “Ah, The Mighty Red—I’ve read both glowing and not-so-glowing reviews, so I’ll be very interested to hear what you make…” Dec 3, 14:24
Andrew Blackman on November 2024 Reading Roundup: “Oh, I’m so glad you’re enjoying it, Stefanie! You’re right, it didn’t really work for me—there were aspects of it…” Dec 3, 14:18
BuriedInPrint on November 2024 Reading Roundup: “I’ve only read Candide and W.G. Sebald, but I’d happily read any of the others rounding out your month. The…” Dec 3, 02:43
BuriedInPrint on Borges Marathon, Part 15: A Survey of the Works of Herbert Quain: “Yay, the marathon continues! What a good reminder that we can always choose to begin again. Mavis Gallant has a…” Dec 3, 02:18

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