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An Excerpt: The Clock of Life

Posted Tuesday, February 2, 2014 | Novel, novel excerpt, The Clock of Life, Writing

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Chapter 1 1974 On that first day of school Mama wrapped her hand around mine as we walked together into the classroom at Cobb’s Creek Country School. I’d been so sheltered about our family’s past―not to mention the small-minded ways of Hadlee, Mississippi―that I was completely unprepared for what would come. Mama leaned down and whispered, “No need to Read the rest of this entry »

The Clock Of Life

Posted Tuesday, July 2, 2013 | Blog, homepage, Novel, The Clock of Life, Writing

“The Clock of Life is a book club’s dream. A well-written novel rich with characters and subject matter that spark conversation and debate.” In the small town of Hadlee, Mississippi, during the 1980s, Jason Lee Rainey struggles to find his way amongst the old, steadfast Southern attitudes about race, while his friendship with a black boy, Samson Johnson, deepens. By Read the rest of this entry »

Like The Flies On The Patio

Posted Thursday, June 4, 2013 | Blog, homepage, Like The Flies On The Patio, Short Stories, Writing

“Nancy Klann read an excerpt from “The Silver Twinkie,” and I had to read the whole bizarre story as soon as I got home; Airstream trailers will never be the same.” Alice Lowe, Presidio Sentinel Klann-Moren’s eclectic style and distinctive voice shine throughout this unforgettable short story collection. Whether in a seaside bar, a suburban garage, or a Chicago apartment, Read the rest of this entry »