Words for Thought: Short Fiction Review by A.C. Wise. Reviews of recent short fiction about upheaval and change.
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In this edition of Words for Thought, A.C. looks at stories Welcome to another Words for Thought! Fall is on the horizon, though as I write this, it’s still miserably humid outside and cooler weather, turning leaves, and a desire to switch to hot coffee from iced feels ages away. Fall may well be my favorite season, a little melancholy, but also beautiful, hope and loss mixed all into one. These five stories are all about dealing with grief nnd loss in some way, but also have a degree of hopefulness.
Read MoreWords for Thought: September 2021
This month’s stories look at how we define ourselves, how our relationships shape us, and what it means to be responsible to and responsible for others.
Read MoreWords for Thought: July 2021
A.C. Wise reviews stories of hope in dark times, forging connections, and believing things will get better.
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Join us in congratulating Words for Thought columnist A.C. Wise for her Ignyte Award nomination!
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Enjoy our audio presentation of "The Amazing Exploding Women of the Early Twentieth Century" by A.C. Wise. Narrated by Alyson Grauer. Produced by KT Bryski.
Read MoreEpisode #75: The Amazing Exploding Women of the Early Twentieth Century
“Think of Georges Méliès,” the old woman says. “Moon men appearing in puffs of smoke. Only these were like fairy tales, the old kind meant to assure the world that women were empty-headed, foolish, and vain. I’ll give Don Leaming this, he thought up dozens of clever ways to make us die.”
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This month's stories are about different flavors of longing.
Read MoreWords for Thought #34Reviews of short fiction focusing on small moments of great importance.
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