New story in print for the first time in a looonnng time
I am happy to say that I had a story published in The Stonecoast Review, Issue 8. It’s a long short story, so settle in with a cup of tea or a long subway ride.
To read the story, titled “Surfacing: Three Voices,” online, click here.
It’s also being published in print! To order a paper copy, click here.
I wrote a rough draft of this story and did initial research back in 2003-4, so it’s quite satisfying to see it finally out in the world. It’s been through many drafts, submissions & rejections since then. The story is historical fiction set in 1928 California, centered around the collapse of the St. Francis Dam, a fascinating but relatively unknown event in the history of my home state. I grew up 100 miles from the site of the dam collapse and never knew about it until I was in my late 20s.
A haunting image of what remained of the dam after the collapse
And on a much lighter note, click here to read the parenting humor piece I had published earlier this year: “How to Sleep Train Your Parents: What Every Child Should Know”
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4 Responses to “new story published!”
Hi Rebecca,
Congrats! Where’s the story?
Here’s the direct link: http://www.stonecoastreview.org/issues/issue-8/issue-8-fiction/surfacing-three-voices/
John and I read your new story in the Stonecoast Review. Must say it is very sad and enlightening about the real event. Very touching telling of the three experiences. Well done.
I just finished reading your story, Rebecca, and I’m still in it!! Very powerful, gripping, engaging. You had me totally spellbound, tense, on the edge of my rocker. A beautifully written story, a very creative,imaginative and intimate rendering of a huge, tragic event. I may well dream of rushing water tonight. Now I’m really excited about your novel!