Auten’s writing is lyrical, propulsive, and alive. In Another Sun is peopled with characters that will be familiar, but this is not a story you’ve read before. I was reminded of C.E. Morgan, and that is high praise. Read this book. Alex Higley, author of Old Open Tortoise Books Amazon
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In Another Sun Praise – Debbie Graber
William Auten’s In Another Sun burns with haunting fire; it reminds us that our lives are often only truly experienced in fragments. We exist through the shards of our memories, through snippets of conversations, through what is and what could have been. Auten’s prose thoughtfully explores the powerful notion that, perhaps above all, our heart’s desire isContinue reading “In Another Sun Praise – Debbie Graber”
In Another Sun Praise – Jeff Ewing
In Another Sun tells the story of Vanessa Ochoa in a both urgent and unhurried voice, as she searches for a bridge between the known and the unknown in a too-short life. In chronicling her journey with grace and empathy, Auten shows how the American Dream, hatched in hope, can sour within a generation. Jeff Ewing,Continue reading “In Another Sun Praise – Jeff Ewing”
IN ANOTHER SUN TORTOISE BOOKS PRESALE NOW AVAILABLE
Order In Another Sun from Tortoise Books and Amazon. And when you’re at Tortoise, check out the other authors and buy their books. During the COVID-19 pandemic, please support local and independent artists and businesses—and thank the folks who provide us with our now-essential everyday needs. I rely on word of mouth to grow my readers. Subscribe atContinue reading “IN ANOTHER SUN TORTOISE BOOKS PRESALE NOW AVAILABLE”
ORDER NOW In Another Sun
ORDER NOW: In Another Sun, the second novel from William Auten and Tortoise Books, available May 26 During the COVID-19 pandemic, please support local and independent artists and businesses—and thank the folks who provide us with our now-essential everyday needs. I rely on word of mouth to grow my readers. Subscribe at williamauten.com; follow on social media.Continue reading “ORDER NOW In Another Sun”
“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.