Bridge Club
Good morning, world!
The new issue of A Thousand Faces went live today, and the issue includes my short story, “Bridge Club.” Frank Byrns had this to say about it in his editorial:
As for this month’s Editor’s Choice? That honor goes to another returnee, Erin M. Kinch, for her new story “Bridge Club.” Nary a superhero appears within the story’s pages, but it is quite possibly my favorite original story of all the ones we’ve published in our first two years. Check it out, starting on page seven.
Needless to say, I was thrilled. I’ve never been the editor’s choice before!
I’m quite proud of this story. A few months ago, Stephen and I went to see Iron Man in the theater, and on the way home, I got this itch to write another superhero story, but I didn’t want to write something typical. Then I started thinking about the wives and families of the heroes and villains in these superhero universes. It must be strange to live with someone who is so committed to one side or the other. What do they do when they disagree?
And, thus, “Bridge Club” was born! I won’t say any more, because I don’t want to spoil the ending. But, if you have a moment, go check it out. I hope that you’ll like it. And, if you do, leave me a comment on the blog and let me know!
The cool thing about ATF is that you can read all the stories online for three months, but if you want a copy of your own, you can order a print version of the ‘zine at their store.
Have a super day, everyone!
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That was so shiny, Erin! It deserved the editor’s choice selection. I loved the negotiations over the school play; the ladies of the club are, may I say it, absolutely super!
It was a great story, Erin - well-deserved ‘honor’.
Although, to be fair, your status as ‘favorite thus far’ will be challenged in the next few months — got some _really_ good stuff coming in!
Thanks, K.C. I had lots of fun writing it.
Frank — As always, I can’t wait to read all the new stuff. Though, today I still have the new issue to read!
Erin - It was a great read. I also really liked your “A Million Faces” in EDF.
Keep up the great work.
Jason
Thanks, Jason! I’ve enjoyed your stuff at EDF. Particularly the Evelyn McHale piece.
I thought “Bridge Club” was a really original take on the whole superhero thing, and I enjoyed reading it. Thanks!
– Steve
Erin:
FYI. I posted the following this morning, if you haven’t already found the news yourself.
“Every Day Poets, the on-line sister publication to Every Day Fiction, launches tomorrow morning.
According to Oonah V. Joslin, managing editor of Every Day Poets, she and her fellow editors, Constance Brewer and Nick Ozment, have “tried to offer a contrast of style and content, day to day.”
“What the poems have in common is that they are all well crafted; words charged with the full power of their meaning,” she said. “As they are presented one by one, you can savour their intensity, wit, beauty and energy.”
A couple of my favorite writers have poems to present in this first issue.
Jonathan Pinnock’s School Uniform will be available to slip into on November 3; I have hopes that Jonathan’s poetry is as droll as his fiction. He blogs at Jonathan Pinnock’s Write Stuff.
And Erin M. Kinch, who rocked Every Day Fiction on October 25 with A Million Faces, will offer Inspiration on November 22. Erin’s dynamite blog is at Living the Fictional Dream.
I have a poem in the first issue, too. Murphy’s Flaw is epic poetry that presents the adventures of one Obadiah Murphy, a competitive drinker of prodigious appetites and capacity. Murphy will lift a glass on Monday, November 10.
Here’s a link to the entire month’s line-up. Every Day Poets November Table of Contents. Stop by every morning, why don’t you?”
Steve — thanks so much! I really appreciate it. I’m savoring the new issue of ATF (have to make it last three months, after all!
), and I’m looking forward to reading Acid Man.
K.C. — Great minds think alike. I just posted about EDP.
Thanks so much for the mention on your blog!
I love the women - they are so clearly defined. I feel like I’ve met them. Excellent story and clearly deserving of the Editor’s Choice!
Thanks, Sylvia. I’m glad you enjoyed it!