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Posts tagged F. Scott Fitzgerald
6 questions we always ask: Casey Peterson, the newest MN Reads’ reviewer
Everybody welcome Casey, our newest MN Reads reviewer! Casey has decided to join our ranks even though I referred to him as Corey in our first email exchange. That shows determination and moxie, and we…
6 questions we always ask — Will, our newest reviewer
We have Christa to thank for sending Will our way, you’ve probably seen his reviews already. We like a reviewer whose eager to get started. And, even though he claims to have enjoyed Things I’ve…
The Art of Time in Fiction: As Long As It Takes
Tralfamadorians can, of course, see in four dimensions. They view time ? all the moments that comprise all of eternity ? as we might view the Rocky Mountains: for them time is solid and permanent,…
6 questions we always ask — Jodie Kalla, another MN Reads reviewer
I met Jodie, aka FFJ [Fabulous Friend Jodie], in a short story writing class at The Loft back in 2003. And even though I totally rolled my eyes when she said her favorite author was…
6 questions we always ask — Cathy Wurzer, journalist and author
I have to admit, I have a bit of the fangirl aura about me this week. I’m an avid MPR listener so I’m super pumped to present this week’s interviewee. Anyone who listens to MPR…
6 questions we always ask — Jake Mohan, drummer, writer, newest MN Reads contributor
Yeah, I cannot deny that I’m pretty excited to have Jake Mohan writing for MN Reads. I first discovered Jake’s writing years ago on his personal blog The Dependent Clause. His writing is so good…
6 questions we always ask — Jimmy “Dutch” Gaines from Dude Weather
Here’s a dirty family secret for you: the women in my family have a thing for weathermen. Dave Dahl, Paul Douglas, Kenny Barlow, even Sven the pocket meteorologist. For a long time I didn’t get…
6 questions we always ask — Max Ross
Max Ross is a local writer whose work has appeared in Reveille and The Rake. He’s also writes short stories, the kind of stories that are so original teachers at The Loft talk about how…
Short Story Sunday: Fitzgerald, Braverman, and Orozco
The ever-awesome Girl Detective points out F. Scott Fitzgerald’s story “A Night at the Fair” a story about the great Minnesota State Fair. “Tall Tales from the Mekong Delta” by Kate Braverman is one of…
6 questions we always ask — Christa
Christa is one of my favorite writers and I’m so honored that she’s going to participate here. Her blog blah-blah-blahler should zoom to the top of your must-read list. Not only is Christa the funniest…
6 questions we alway ask — Kelly
Kelly is a writer and a high school English teacher who is on her way to becoming a funeral director (I know!). Her short stories are quiet, controlled and very, very twisted (she once wrote…