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Last Exit by Russell Bittner

August 30, 2009

In our continuing showcase of the work of Russell Bittner, we are pleased to present the short story Last Exit.  Although Last Exit does not appear in the collection Stories in the Key of C.  Minor. which is now available for sale, it clearly displays the literary talent of Russell Bittner.  Click the icon below [...]

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In the Animal Kingdom (a Thanksgiving Story)

August 27, 2009

As we continue to highlight the work of Russell Bittner, we are proud to present the short story In the Animal Kingdom (a Thanksgiving Story).  This story is a powerful and moving family drama set around the Thanksgiving dinner table.  At this time you can also purchase Bittner’s Stories in the Key of C.  Minor. by [...]

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Something Special / Stories in the Key of C Minor

August 21, 2009

Big news:  Russell Bittner’s fiction collection, Stories in the Key of C. Minor. published by Faraway, is available for purchase for just $10.96.  An ebook version is also available for $5.00. 
Six stories, all of which start within a five-mile radius of 350 5th Avenue, the address of the Empire State Building, the original “Ground Zero.” [...]

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Something Special, Chapter FIVE

August 17, 2009

In this penultimate chapter of Russell Bittner’s novella Something Special, we see the results of Bruce and Angie’s late afternoon walk to the lake, and Bruce’s final machinations to make Angie a famous model, after all.

Three hours later, a fine dinner tumbling in my belly while a cognac and coffee wait within easy reach, I [...]

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An Interview with Russell Bittner, Part 2

August 14, 2009

Earlier this week we featured the first part of an interview with author Russell Bittner.  Bittner’s novella, Something Special, is being serialized on www.FarawayJournal.com throughout the month of August.  In this second part of the interview, Russell talks more specifically about his own work–the themes that appear, his settings, and the publishing process for his [...]

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Something Special, Chapter THREE

August 13, 2009

We are now into the middle chapters of Russell Bittner’s novella, Something Special.  Read chapters one and two.  In chapter three, now in Yosemite, Bruce’s carefully-laid plan begins to unravel, and things take a dark turn.

I put on my hiking boots, get some advice and a map from Meredith at the front desk, and set [...]

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An Interview with Russell Bittner, Part 1

August 11, 2009

Russell Bittner, author of the collection Stores in the Key of C.  Minor. recently took some time to answer some of my questions about the art and craft of writing and about the publishing world.  In this first part, Russell describes his writing process, his thoughts on literature, and how he uses language to effectively [...]

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Something Special – Chapter TWO

August 9, 2009

In our continuing coverage of the work of Russell Bittner, we now present the second chapter of the novella Something Special.  Click here to read chapter one, or continue below:

Not even two weeks later, I’m sitting next to Angie as we begin our decent into San Francisco’s international airport.  She snores like a marmot, her [...]

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Something Special – Chapter ONE

August 8, 2009

Something Special is a novella-length story by author Russell Bittner that is featured in the new collection, Stories in the Key of C.  Minor.  It is about Bruce, a middle-aged agent for models whose plans to spend a romantic weekend in the wilds of Yosemite with his gorgeous protege Angie go horribly awry.  Written with [...]

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Introducing Russell Bittner

August 7, 2009

Russell Bittner is a New York-based writer, whose collection Stories in the Key of C – Minor is being published by Faraway this month.  To allow Russell Bittner to introduce himself to our readers, we asked him to describe his writing career.
 
There’s my “career,” Daniel, and then there’s my career.  The first is what enables [...]

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The Work of Russell Bittner

August 6, 2009

Throughout August, Faraway will be highlighting the work of Pushcart Prize nominated-author Russell Bittner.  Bittner’s stories, poems, and photography have been widely published online and in print.  To honor this author’s work, Faraway is proud to present a collection of six stories, including one novella, available online for purchase tomorrow.  The novella, Something Special, will [...]

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“Stories in the Key of C – Minor”

August 3, 2009

We are pleased to announce that a collection of short stories entitled Stories in the Key of C – Minor will be published this Friday, August 7.  By Brooklyn author Russell Bittner, Stories features five short works, plus the novella Something Special.  Incorporating the themes of love, loneliness and loss, Stories in the Key of [...]

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Coming Soon: Stories by Russell Bittner

July 18, 2009

Faraway is proud to announce the upcoming publication of a collection of short fiction entitled Stories by Russell Bittner.  Stories includes six short works, including the novella Something Special.  Stories will soon be available for purchase, while Something Special will be published in serial installments available for download right here on www.FarawayJournal.com.
Check back soon for [...]

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Faraway, Volume 2, Issue 3

June 30, 2009

The new issue of Faraway is online, featuring dozens of pieces by many new authors.  Click on the titles below to read the individual stories or poems, or click here to view the issue as a whole.

On the Other Promontory by Davide Trame
Winter Passage For Billy Collins by Michael K. Gause
Dwindling Times and Burden by [...]

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Silent Signs by Olga Zilberbourg

May 28, 2009

My sister Zoe, a travel writer, had just returned to New York City from Tel-Aviv or Riga or St. Petersburg when somebody told her I had three months left to live. The news struck Zoe as rather odd: nobody at the headquarters of the travel publishing firm where we both work could trace the source [...]

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A Family Matter by Josh Mitchell

May 18, 2009

Christopher Caldwell crosses the space between the stove and kitchen sink for what could have been the fiftieth time tonight. He turns the faucet to fill the kettle he’s holding. Returning to the stove he starts to boil water for more coffee. He then hears the door open and close in the adjacent washroom. His [...]

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The New Issue of Faraway

May 17, 2009

Featuring stories, poetry, and artwork by dozens of contributors, the new issue of Faraway is now online.
Read the whole issue here, or preview the issue by clicking below:
Poetry: On the Other Promontory by Davide Trame.
Short story: The Book Review by David A. Kentner.
And return tomorrow for a new short story by Josh Mitchell, illustrated with [...]

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The Book Review by David A. Kentner

May 15, 2009

The radio came alive with the dispatcher advising the Fire Dept of the need for an ambulance at the golf course clubhouse. A man had stopped breathing.
He was just passing that building on his way to check on a house while the owners were away on vacation, so he pulled into the lot and ran [...]

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Site Maintenance

May 5, 2009

FarawayJournal.com is undergoing some maintenance at the moment, which explains the new look.  We haven’t worked out all the kinks yet, but in the meantime our new issue is still available.  Give it a read, and be sure to let us know what you think.
Spring issue: http://www.farawayjournal.com/volume-2-issue-3-spring-2009/.

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Something to look at

April 22, 2009

The latest issue of Faraway is now available. thanks and congratulations to all the writers and artists.
These things always seem to take longer than anticipated. A word on the process: Our pet chimp Dimba solicits short stories, poems, and artwork from his cage at the company fortress in Montclair, California.  Accepted pieces are then shipped [...]

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