October, my third novel, is now available—and on the first day of fall. Consider picking up a copy of it and my previous books. Please help spread the word. Thank you. Faced with increasing loneliness and mortality, Patty Pemberton is torn between a past she honors, a present she assumes is stable, and a futureContinue reading “October Now Available”
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A Fine Day Will Burn Through: Stories Now Available
Summer’s gonna be great when you got two books out there. Now available A Fine Day Will Burn Through (Fire In Hand Media), which is a solid compliment to the novel In Another Sun (Tortoise Books). Get one or both, but go on and get ya some! Includes pieces first published in the following journals:Continue reading “A Fine Day Will Burn Through: Stories Now Available”
“Moonflowers” Now Available in Illuminations
If he could plant flowers on the moon for her, he would—lilacs in craters’ shadows, roses in grayscale cracks, and daisies (among her favorites) facing the long, rough edge fading into space, their yellows and oranges spiraling in front of endless black; and if he could spell her name on that same surface, he wouldContinue reading ““Moonflowers” Now Available in Illuminations”
“Creek on the Right” Now Available at Dead Mule School
All but one of the horses stand in the stable. Shielding the fireplace’s glow, Tom double-checks the window. Often in winter light and in sightlines from the living room to the pasture, the palomino can disappear. William Auten, “Creek on the Right” “Creek on the Right” is now available at The Dead Mule School (“No good SouthernContinue reading ““Creek on the Right” Now Available at Dead Mule School”
“Start of the Season” Now Available in Valparaiso Fiction Review
Something about a tattoo he had and wanted to talk to her about while they stayed on the cape. Not wanting to make a big deal about it, but he wanted her to know. From his youth, he said, smiling when he mentioned this feature, which she had not yet seen, somewhere on his body.Continue reading ““Start of the Season” Now Available in Valparaiso Fiction Review”
“Dioramas” Now Available in Tupelo Quarterly 20
Out of the butterfly room, they wander, turning the corner until the curator stops them in front of the animals. A mother clicks her stroller’s brakes. Across from her, a man arrives last, floats near the back, and continues glancing at the butterflies. He wears a small sticker stamped with the American flag. “Dioramas” isContinue reading ““Dioramas” Now Available in Tupelo Quarterly 20″
“Moonflowers” Forthcoming in Illuminations
“Moonflowers” is forthcoming in Illuminations (College of Charleston, SC), June 2020.
In Another Sun Release Date
May 26, 2020 is the official release date for In Another Sun, William Auten’s second novel, available as print and an e-book from Tortoise Books and online retailers. Please help spread the word—thank you.
“Dioramas” Forthcoming in Tupelo Quarterly
“Dioramas” is forthcoming in the March 2020 issue of Tupelo Quarterly.
“Start of the Season” Forthcoming in Valparaiso Fiction Review
“Start of the Season” is forthcoming in Valparaiso Fiction Review, volume 9, issue 2, summer 2020.