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[READ: December 15, 2024] “Down Burned Road”
This year my wife ordered me The Short Story Advent Calendar. This is my seventh time reading the Calendar–it’s a holiday tradition! Here’s what H&O says about the calendar this year.
Ten years of stories! Yikes, where does the time go?
When the first Short Story Advent Calendar launched, in 2015, we frankly had no clue we’d still be sitting here today, continuing to offer up batches of tasty stories fresh from the oven. To celebrate this milestone, we’ve packed the 10th SSAC with a mix of new and familiar names—ideal company for those chilly winter nights ahead.
The author of this story was Jacqueline Baker. Each day has an online component with the author with a brief interview.
It’s December 15. Jacqueline Baker, author of The Broken Hours, has officially given up on Google Maps.
I’m not sure what it is about a story that makes me simply not enjoy it. And I know it’s the case when it takes me a few days to finish even a short story. (more…)
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