My short story What Breaks a Man was listed in Other Distinguished Mystery and Suspense of 2021 in Best American Mystery and Suspense!
This poignant tale of challenges between a father and son took root years ago during a road trip to Austin, Texas. I got stuck in a dreadful traffic jam along the way, which may have influenced the overall mood of the story.
I had plenty of time to examine the setting around me, and the toddler who runs the writing machine inside my head took over from there.
What Breaks a Man was originally published in Fiction River #36, Dark and Deadly Passions, where it keeps fantastic company!
It's also available standalone and as part of my collection Passages in the Real World.
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Congratulations to everyone included in this fabulous volume!
