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Creative Writing Instructor <br> Evaluation Form

—February 01, 2014

Creative Writing Instructor
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April Wilder

  1. The instructor is organized. □ Strongly Agree □ Agree □ Undecided □ Disagree □ Strongly Disagree   2. The instructor seems generally knowledgeable, at least about the … [READ MORE] about Creative Writing Instructor
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Ten Views of the Border

—January 01, 2014

Ten Views of the Border

S. P. Tenhoff

The imposition of borders was met, initially, with something akin to relief. This isn’t to say that the citizens of the region were pleased at the prospect of seeing their familiar world dismantled … [READ MORE] about Ten Views of the Border

The Observable Characteristics of Organisms

—December 02, 2013

The Observable Characteristics of Organisms

Ryan MacDonald

In the zoo we accomplish many things. The animals are always fed and locked in their cages. Habitats are hosed down well and visitors have a decent view, even though the animals sit completely still … [READ MORE] about The Observable Characteristics of Organisms

Ornament and Crime

—November 01, 2013

Ornament and Crime

Monica McFawn

My father has died and in my hand are his remains—ashes pressed and fired into a small, flattish cube—and I’m laboring to insert him into something so he sits flush.  He always wished to be a … [READ MORE] about Ornament and Crime

Spray Painted Drums

—October 01, 2013

Spray Painted Drums

Amelia Gray

Writer Amelia Gray participated in a collaboration with the Portland-based band Loch Lomond, in which a different author wrote a piece of fiction to accompany each track of the band's latest release, … [READ MORE] about Spray Painted Drums

Nova

—September 01, 2013

Nova

Hannah Pass

I am the woman in your television having a great time. Behind me, the starry night projected onto green screen. I point to Ursa Major, Andromeda, make my way towards Mercury, until finally I announce … [READ MORE] about Nova

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American Short Fiction Issue 82

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New stories by Lydi Conklin, Annie Liontas, Kyle McCarthy, Carrie R. Moore, KJ Nakazawa-Kern, and Colleen Rosenfeld.

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