The thing I know is poetry. I believe I have arrived at this knowledge honestly…
Author: Richard Donnelly
BOOKISH: Writing Dogs
Your black lab is your finest writing dog. That’s because that’s the dog I own….
BOOKISH: The Woman in the Minivan
My writer friend is very nice to everyone. She is a volunteer at schools, reading to children. What’s her novel about? It’s a murder mystery, she tells me…
A THOUSAND ROSES: The Work of the Devil
Mrs. Hooker’s eyes were wide with horror. A devout Catholic, she saw enormous risk in any unconventional inquiry…
A THOUSAND ROSES: Gears
Jake Hooker had said little that evening. As the new addition he remained polite and reserved…
A THOUSAND ROSES: The Right Door
There are only four character types, she knew. Demanders. Receivers, Organizers, and Pleasers. The worst are the Pleasers…
A THOUSAND ROSES: Stupid Handsome
Ben took her to Chez Rudy’s, at the suggestion of Stella. It didn’t occur to her that the entrees were eighty dollars…
A THOUSAND ROSES: No Man Left Behind
At Arrowhead Country Club a young man reclined on a riding mower parked in front of the equipment garage…
A THOUSAND ROSES: The Bullgrip
Dads rang off and sighed. “I don’t know about that man”…
A THOUSAND ROSES: The Most Wonderful Man
“Hello, Sis,” she said, dropping her Fendi Selleria purse onto a chair. She had bought the thing in Milan last year for ten thousand dollars…
ORBITERS: Planet of Dreams
“I believe, Mr. Kern,” said Ensign Tate, “you are disappointed you won’t get to fire the new super-magnum x-ray gun…”
ORBITERS: The Gift of the Malthusian
Ensign Tate handed out gifts one by one. Crew opened wiffle bats and balls, cologne, Labrador retriever calendars…
ORBITERS: To the Stars
A physics book lay on his nightstand. He liked to occupy his mind by reading, but lately could barely stand to open a book…
ORBITERS: Know the Enemy
Commander Kern was confused. He hefted an x-ray gun. “I thought you said total war, Captain…”
ORBITERS: Vote Early
The scarf was red, with glitters. “It’s darling,” said Jen. “Where’d you get it?”
ORBITERS: Grace
Moon people celebrate Thanksgiving. But in their typical fashion, they have problems. First and foremost, there’s no one to thank…
ORBITERS: Mischief
“You didn’t smoke, did you?”
ORBITERS: Cats & Dogs
“What about pets?” asked Lt. Jason Lee…