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Interview with Betsy Phillips, author of “Frank”

by Stephanie Jacob | Sep 6, 2011 | Interviews

When we first start reading “Frank” there is a sense of normalcy. But in a few paragraphs we are given our first indication that this story is far from normal. “I could drive on out of here and be so far gone by the time he got back he’d never be able to find me.” I don’t say nothing.

Frank

by Betsy Phillips | Sep 6, 2011 | Short Fiction

She’s sitting behind the wheel of that old white F-150. She’s got that Mexican blanket thrown over the vinyl seat, so you can bear to sit on it in this heat. She tells me she has never driven stick before.