Frequent Faraway contributor Jared Hernandez graces the pages of our fall issue with his story Artistic Temperament. This story is a snapshot of a few hours in the life of a young filmmaker, increasingly on the outs with his friends and the other people who enter his life. This story is accompanied by a photograph by Karen Greenbaum-Maya, whose work is also featured in this issue.
“So, what’s it about?”
“Hard to say. I guess if you’re going to put a gun to my head it’s about two lost souls searching for a place to be in this harsh reality we call life.”
“That’s a fancy answer. More for the critics. What’ll you tell the public?”
“It’s an action packed tale of two kids shredding through the world kicking asses along the way.”
“Great. That’s great stuff. What’s it really about?”
“It’s about my unhealthy obsession with ground beef.”
She laughed loudly. I’m starting to pick up some vibes from this reporter. I can’t remember her name. Jenny? Ginny? Something like that. Her low cut top is driving my crazy. These young journalist types are all the same. All afraid they don’t have what it takes to make it, so they overcompensate by letting their tits hang out for the world to see. I’ve seen it a hundred times, and I’ll see it a thousand more. Not that I’m complaining though. She is gorgeous. . . .
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