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Aubrey Ference by Russell Bittner

October 23, 2009

‘Aubrey Ference.’
 
As I perch upon a curb and watch the waste of a city wash by bit by bit beneath my feet on its way to the sewer, I spot a name on a page—and put a sole out to stop it.
 
The name means nothing to me—and yet everything—at the same time.  I’ve never known [...]

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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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“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.
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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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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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Six Sentences Book

April 12, 2009

The creative writing community Six Sentences, which I’ve posted about before, has just released a book.  This book is an anthology of “sixes”–stories only six sentences in length–and it features work by none other than Faraway contributor Joseph Grant (who writes me just about everyday letting me know that something else of his has been published–prolific bastard!).  [...]

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New Issue Coming Soon!

April 7, 2009

We’re putting the finishing touches on a brand new issue of Faraway.  It’s got a fantastic layout and look, as well as a bevy of artists and writers new to Faraway readers, plus some long-time veterans.
In the meantime, our Contributors page has been fully updated to include all of the new writers, poets, and artists from [...]

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In Praise of the Short Story

April 6, 2009

There was an article in the New York Times by A.O. Scott the other day about the virtues of the short story.  The writer describes the decline of the short story since the 1960s, and discusses the need for and signs of a coming resurgence.
To call an American writer a master of the short story [...]

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Doing the Dead – In Full

January 4, 2009

Now, for the first time, you can read K. C. Wilson’s powerful new novella completely for free, presented by Faraway.  By Florida-based author K. C. Wilson, Doing the Dead – 1983 is a superb piece of writing about a man turning thirty and recognizing the entanglements that made him who he is.  Along the way an unforgettable cast [...]

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Tomorrow: Doing the Dead in Full

January 3, 2009

In December, we serialized K. C. Wilson’s novella Doing the Dead – 1983.  To start off the new year, we are going to bring you that novella, in full, for the first time.  Come back tomorrow to download the full novella by this outstanding writer!

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Chapter VII. Daybreak on the Land

December 28, 2008

And now for the final chapter of K. C. Wilson’s novella Doing the Dead – 1983, presented by Faraway!
Click here to purchase a copy of Doing the Dead – 1983, or click here for complete coverage of the publication of this new novella.

            Kate came by early in the Cougar. Ingrid got up to see me [...]

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Chapter VI. Dawn of the Dead

December 27, 2008

Click here to download the sixth chapter of K. C. Wilson’s novella Doing the Dead – 1983, presented by Faraway!
Click here to purchase a copy of Doing the Dead – 1983, or click here for complete coverage of the publication of this new novella.

            My younger sister, Kate, often came by the house and parked in [...]

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An Interview with K. C. Wilson, Part 3

December 26, 2008

Recently, writer K. C. Wilson, whose novella Doing the Dead – 1983 is being published this month by Faraway, took some time to answer some questions about his work, his writing process, and his experience in publishing.  Part 2 of the interview is below.  (Click here to read the first part of the interview, and here [...]

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New Issue of Faraway Now In Print!

December 3, 2008

For those of you who have been waiting to get your hands on a copy of the latest issue of Faraway, today is the day!  Copies still warm from the presses are now on display at Second Story Books of Claremont, California.  In the coming days there will also be copies in Borders Bookstore in [...]

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Have you downloaded the new Faraway yet?

November 2, 2008

If not, what are you waiting for?!  This issue contains work by over thirty contributors from all around the world.  The content and the layout are the best Faraway has seen in its two year publication history.  Download it now by right-clicking the image, and clicking “Save Target As” (2.85 megabytes).  And don’t forget to [...]

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The new issue of Faraway is now online!

October 26, 2008

Click the thumbnail below to download the pdf of the newest issue.  For optimal viewing, download and save the file, then, in the Adobe Acrobat window, click view: two-up continuous.

You can also click on the miniviewer below to stream the new issue via www.Issuu.com/faraway.  NOTE: Because Issuu.com is not compatible with the latest versions of [...]

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New Books Out From Faraway Contributor

October 18, 2008

Faraway contributor Rosana Cortez Noguera has new books of poetry and stories available online in English, French, and Spanish.  Support Rosana by visiting her storefront, where you can purchase these titles for as little as $3, including her book of short tales in English, Orange Roses.
You can also click here: http://stores.lulu.com/roussicle

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