Nicholas Litchfield is the editor of the Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series. He has contributed introductions to numerous books, including twelve literary anthologies and twenty-two Stark House Press reprints of long-forgotten noir and mystery novels of the 1950s and ’60s.
Unfamiliar Territory
(Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, #12)
ISBN-13: 978-1732332843
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A doctoral candidate lands a three-month study abroad opportunity in Barbados and swiftly becomes a newsworthy personality. Lust and vengeance land a crew member in hot water aboard a cruise ship in the Caribbean. And after an eye-opening voyage to Constantinople, a judicious English inventor carefully circumnavigates a mighty Sultan’s intimidating demands… UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY is bustling with vibrant voices imparting agreeable poetry, gratifying travelogues, and venturous travel yarns.
From trepidation in Turkey and community affection in Barbados to betrayal and disgrace in the West Indies, we proudly present poetry and prose by Katie Baker, Robert Beveridge, Barbara Bottner, Bill Brown, Jeff Burt, Lorraine Caputo, Kathy Dunkerley, J.C. Elkin, James Gallant, David Hagerty, C.B. Heinemann, Charles Holdefer, Ann Howells, Mark Jacobs, Mary Kreienkamp, William Miller, George Moore, Tim Morris, Diana Senechal, Steve Slavin, Elizabeth Sowden, K.C. Wolfe, and Lee Clark Zumpe. Plus, new work and in-depth interviews with distinguished authors Adam Berlin and Jim Daniels.
A Place To Pause
(Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, #11)
ISBN-13: 978-1732332836
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Adventurous college friends uncover ancient revelations while exploring unmapped territory on an obscure trade route in Central Asia. For the sake of a science experiment, a man fearlessly embarks on an aerial expedition across Montana in the comfort of his wicker lawn chair. And on a remote island southeast of Madagascar, grisly violence arises when a naive traveler doesn’t present a gift to those who govern the area… A PLACE TO PAUSE is bulging with absorbing poetry, diverting travelogues, and spirited tales of far-flung adventure.
From savage, small island corruption and monstrous big-game hunting in Africa to hazardous American highways and dubious smuggling exploits in Southeast Asia, we proudly present poetry and prose by Jeff Alphin J.L.Austin, Roger Camp, Lorraine Caputo, Laurel DiGangi, William Doreski, Andrew Edwards, William Fleeson, David Hagerty, Ann Howells, Ben von Jagow, David Klein, Joan Mazza, Warren Merkel, Robin Michel, Michael Robinson Morris, James B. Nicola, Don Noel, Jennifer Swallow, Louise Turan, Ken Wetherington, and Melissent Zumwalt. Plus, new fiction and in-depth interviews with distinguished authors Mary Donaldson-Evans, Mark Jacobs, and Robert Wexelblatt
REVIEWS
“A Place to Pause is a wonderful collection of work from the fine literary journal, the Lowestoft Chronicle. Anyone who loves travel writing, or just plain good writing, will enjoy the variety of voices and situations chronicled here. Fresh, original, unpretentious, these writers and their work take us to a surprising number of physical and emotional places. A pure delight.”
— Jim Daniels, award–winning author of Places/Everyone and Birth Marks
“A Place to Pause is a delightful blend of captivating stories that inspired me to step away from my desk and experience all the vast glories beyond our screens.”
—Brian Sacca, actor and screenwriter of Buffaloed
“Editor Litchfield presents a collection of work from the literary magazine Lowestoft Chronicle, loosely centered on “humorous writing with an emphasis on travel.” Creative variations on a theme that often makes for vibrant reading.”
— Kirkus Reviews
An Adventurous Spirit
(Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, #10)
ISBN-13: 978-1732332829
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A brief stop in Missouri to see a buzzworthy dead pig and a local pickler assist a Californian family in avoiding a menacing encounter with drug smugglers. In New York City, a riled, hotshot salesman endeavors to hunt down the brazen thieves who made off with his briefcase and wallet in a crowded subway car. And a subway train driver with a history of fatalities on his service record is on the hunt for another victim… AN ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT shimmers with high adventure, comedy, drama, introspection, and intelligent observation.
From psychedelic taxi rides and dubious genealogical quests across the United States heartland to farcically troublesome road trips and intense ancestral pinball duels in Europe, we proudly present poetry and prose by Linda Ankrah-Dove, Robert Beveridge, Jeff Burt, DeWitt Clinton, DAH, Rob Dinsmoor, Mary Donaldson-Evans, Catherine Dowling, Tim Frank, James Gallant, Bruce Harris, Marc Harshman, Jacqueline Jules, Richard Luftig, Robert Mangeot, George Moore, James B. Nicola, and Robert Wexelblatt. Plus, exclusive interviews with award-winning authors Abby Frucht and Sheldon Russell.
REVIEWS
“An amusing anthology of writing about travel from the online journal The Lowestoft Chronicle. In this new collection, editor Litchfield presents a selection of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and interviews about journeys. Overall, it’s entertaining, varied, and clever writing.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“I know every serious reader is awash with excitement when they accidentally discover a treasure trove of excellent writing. This volume lives up to its claim of spirited adventure… The poetry also is remarkable. This book is a great find.”
—Julia McMichael, Seattle Book Review
“The collected works in An Adventurous Spirit invite the reader to come away on a journey, and what a journey it is! This anthology is a wide-ranging showcase of Lowestoft Chronicle’s writers, and the reader cannot help but be changed by this collective force. This line from the poem “Druich” by James B. Nicola truly captures the essence of the book, “Though overseas it wears a foreign face/ enchantment is enchantment any place.”
— Cat Dixon, The Good Life Review Poetry Editor
“Across continents and even states of consciousness, An Adventurous Spirit moves deftly, displays a remarkable range, and reminds us why we crave travel literature. Read and enjoy!”
—Charles Holdefer, author of The Contractor
The Vicarious Traveler
(Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, #9)
ISBN-13: 978-1732332812
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Rival explorers travel the world in a relentless search for the lost treasure of a ruthless Japanese pirate. A benevolent young American in Paris brings out the worst in a vulnerable, blind beggar. And on the North Shore of Massachusetts, freakishly hot winter weather turns a surfer’s fantasy into a horrifying nightmare… THE VICARIOUS TRAVELER sparkles with humor, drama, adventure, and delightful poetry.
From serene seaside towns on the Adriatic coast, and bustling fish markets in South Korea, to bone-rattling journeys across West Africa, and global warming ocean disaster across east coast America, we proudly present the work of Philip Barbara, Elaine Barnard, Douglas Cole, Michael Coolen, Rob Dinsmoor, Mary Donaldson-Evans, Joan Frank, Katie Frankel, Sharon Frame Gay, Dave Gregory, Mark Halpern, M. T. Ingoldby, Michael C. Keith, Jean L. Kreiling, Brian James Lewis, David Macpherson, Diane G. Martin, Matt Mason, Robert Garner McBrearty, Matthew Menary, Joe Mills, Matthew Mitchell, Dan Morey, Lawrence Morgan, James B. Nicola, Valerie Nieman, Don Noel, Olga Pavlinova Olenich, Robert Perron, Thomas Piekarski, Richard Charles Schaefer, Gary Singh, and Robert Wexelblatt. Plus, exclusive interviews with crime writer Timothy J. Lockhart and award-winning author Matthew P. Mayo.
REVIEWS
“Charm, a love of travel, often sly humor, and a clear reverence of story make up the backbone of Lowestoft Chronicle.”
— Keith Rosson, author of The Mercy of the Tide and Smoke City
“This cornucopia of riveting tales and vivid poetry lures a reader to myriad new destinations, both internal and external. The Vicarious Traveler beckons you to escape, and I savored every locale. From the richly drawn desolation of the Texas panhandle in Sharon Frame Gay’s “Song of the Highway” to the lush, bird-teeming lawns of “The Buzzing” by Philip Barbara; from the American nostalgia of “Mr. O’Brien’s Last Soliloquy” by Robert Garner McBrearty to the Turkish apple orchard of Dave Gregory, this collection abounds with amazing language, arresting insight, and sharply drawn landscapes. Fix a cup of tea and get ready to roam.”
— Linda Boroff, screenwriter of Murder in Fashion
“The Vicarious Traveler is a welcome travel-themed anthology that has something for everyone — adventure, crime, and humor all served up in sparkling prose and poetry. Editor Nicholas Litchfield has once again done admirable work in selecting and presenting a memorable miscellany of fiction, nonfiction, and verse that beckons to literary travelers and leads them onward from one entertaining stop to another, smoothly mixing the temptation to linger with the desire to race ahead and see what is next on this intriguing journey.”
— Timothy J. Lockhart, author of Smith and Pirates
“It’s no small feat to turn out a quality anthology on a yearly basis, and Nicholas has managed it no less than nine times. Kudos to him. In this so-called post-literate age, the world needs devotees of the word—publishers who provide a forum for creative expression and in so doing prevent the ageless art of story-telling from vanishing.”
—Michael C. Keith (from his Foreword to The Vicarious Traveler)
Steadfast Trekkers
(Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, #8)
ISBN-13: 978-1732332805
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A bizarre, formless man unsettles a mathematician in Mumbai. In Thailand, a rough journey by ferry turns into a chaotic roller-coaster ride of misery and despair for returning partygoers. And in Indonesia, villagers come to the aid of a foreign scientist stung by a scorpion, and a pleasure-seeker bravely suffers a traditional vein massage. The latest anthology, STEADFAST TREKKERS, is packed heavy with sharp, stimulating poetry and vibrant, entertaining prose.
From macabre train passengers in England, and determined car mechanics in Portugal, to strange taxicabs rides in Japan, and ghastly boat travel in Thailand, we proudly present the work of Joe Albanese, Charles Joseph Albert, Elaine Barnard, Roland Barnes, AN Block, Scott Dominic Carpenter, Rob Dinsmoor, Mary Donaldson-Evans, Brennen Fahy, Karen Fayeth, Sharon Frame Gay, Kenneth P. Gurney, Sabrina Harris, Jill Hawkins, Anthony Head, Tushar Jain, Michael C. Keith, Lenny Levine, Richard Luftig, Mary Beth Magee, Robert Mangeot, Todd McKie, George Moore, Frank Morelli, James B. Nicola, Saundra Norton, Olga Pavlinov Olenich, Jeanine Pfeiffer, Tamra Plotnick, Arianna S. Warsaw-Fan Rauch, Alistair Rey, Judy S. Richardson, Ruyi Wen, and Robert Wexelblatt. Plus, in-depth interviews with Canadian crime writer Dietrich Kalteis and historical fiction and mystery author Sheldon Russell.
Invigorating Passages
(Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, #7)
ISBN-13: 978-0982536599
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A knowledgeable scuba diver’s survival skills are tested when she comes face-to-face with a shark in the Florida Keys. In Japan, death and double-cross arise when two avaricious strangers hatch a double-murder plot. While overseeing construction of a freeway in Austria, an Autobahn engineer is presented with a startling discovery… The latest anthology, INVIGORATING PASSAGES, is loaded with sumptuous poetry and prose and heart-pounding adventure!
From wild hospital wards in Singapore and frantic motorbike rides though the wilds of Thailand, to garrulous taxi drivers in Romania and unhinged explorers in Antarctica, we present work by Elaine Barnard, Roland Barnes, Robert Boucheron, Charles Edward Brooks, Carrie Camp, Daniel DeLeón, Rob Dinsmoor, Mary Donaldson-Evans, Clare Goldfarb, Michael Goldman, Ivy Goodman, Paul Gray, Sam Grieve, Nick Harden, David Havird, Jacqueline Jules, Connie Kallback, Michael C. Keith, Robert Kerbeck, Richard LeBlond, Peter Marsh, Dan Morey, Mike Nagel, Beth Escott Newcomer, James B. Nicola, Dorene O’Brien, DM O’Connor, Olga Pavlinova Olenich, G.B. Ryan, Gary Singh, Knud Sønderby, Christopher Thornton, David A. Watson, and Laura Wyckoff. Plus, an in-depth interview with renowned mystery author James R. Benn.
REVIEWS
“Two things one wants from an anthology: everything should be different and everything should be good. An anthology of travel writing—generously conceived, like this one—should serve up a variety of trips to surprise and stimulate the mental traveler. Invigorating Passages delivers on all counts, hits on all cylinders too. Here you will find journeys not only to varied locales in space and time but into the inexhaustible intricacies of human psychology, adventures of all sorts and in every genre: poetry, nonfiction, stories. The writing is skilled, the choices rich, the passages manifold, and the invigoration unfailing.”
— Robert Wexelblatt, award-winning author of Zublinka Among Women
“Invigorating Passages, the seventh enthralling book in the magazines anthology series, offers up offbeat fiction, stimulating poetry, incisive interviews and engaging creative non-fiction, all with a sharp focus on those spirited souls who revel in taking to the skies, the seas and the roads in order to escape the humdrum everyday and rove the globe. Once again, editor Nicholas Litchfield, an English-born author who lives in Western New York, has put together an entertaining compendium of original and amusing travelogues, poetic reflections, and tales of far-flung adventure that range from science fiction and fantasy to mystery and crime, offering something for all tastes.”
— Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post
“A wonderful collection from a fine literary journal that transports readers to places they’ve never been. A plan for murder in Japan, a strange discovery in Austria, putting out fires in Portugal, lost on a motorbike on the backroads of Thailand, a shark encounter off Key West, a cruise to the Galápagos, and so much more. Fine writing that stirs the imagination, often amuses and always entertains.”
— Dietrich Kalteis, award-winning author of Ride the Lightning
“Invigorating Passages is a powerful literary passport — this adventurous anthology is all stamped up with exciting travel-themed writing. With humor, darkness, and charm, its lively prose and poetry will drop you into memorable physical and psychological landscapes. Pack your bags!”
— Joseph Scapellato, acclaimed author of Big Lonesome
Grand Departures
(Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, #6)
ISBN-13: 978-0982536582
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Inside GRAND DEPARTURES: A married couple quickly regret winning a luxury holiday for two when they’re caught in the middle of a foreign revolution. In France, an outspoken wine critic seeks absolution for his scathing reviews when he’s barred from sampling the latest saintly concoctions. And in Narodistan, a father will stop at nothing for the safe return of his daughter from Florida…
Features the best prose and poetry from the literary magazine Lowestoft Chronicle. Includes prose and poetry by Elaine Barnard, Roland Barnes, William Quincy Belle, Doug Bolling, Bill Cole, Eileen Cunniffe, Colin Dodds, Liz Dolan, Nancy Ford Dugan, Justine Dymond, Gina Ferrara, Nancy Scott Hanway, David Havird, Ashley Mace Havird, Caroline Horwitz, Michael C. Keith, Tina Koenig, Robert Mangeot, Robert Garner McBrearty, Frank Mundo, Ryan Napier, Jim Plath, Christina Selby, Scott Solomon, J.E.A. Wallace, and Olga Wojtas.
REVIEWS
“The stories, poems, and essays in Nicholas Litchfield’s latest anthology, Grand Departures, are haunting, idiosyncratic, and unexpected, like the true delights of travel.”
— Ivy Goodman, award-winning author of Heart Failure and A Chapter from Her Upbringing
“A father putting his life on the line searching for his daughter in the swamps of Florida, a girlfriend who finds her soul mate on a butte in the Badlands, a wife who tolerates her husband’s eccentricities in Vatican City, and a writer and his agent traveling from one bizarre topic to another to find the perfect, next thing in literature. These are only a smattering of the poignant and funny stories, memoirs, and poems found in this must-have collection of travelers’ delights and demons.”
— Nancy Caronia, contributor to Somewhere, Sometime and co-editor of Personal Effects
“An impressive collection of travel works that sweeps the reader across the globe. The characters here, though sometimes lost in distant lands and curious customs, never fail to be lost in wonder. Here is your ticket to travel with them, to lose yourself in these pages, to satisfy your inner nomad.”
— Dorene O’Brien, award-winning author of Voices of the Lost and Found
Other Places
(Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, #5)
ISBN-13: 9780982536568
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Inside OTHER PLACES: A university scholar discovers an extraordinary book in a public library that leads him on an adventure through Greece to converse with the prophetess, Sibyl. In Brazil, an attractive, flirtatious woman leads a surfer to battle more than just the waves. And in Pamplona, disaster strikes at the festival of San Fermin when the Running of the Bulls event takes a dangerous turn…
Features the very best prose and poetry from the literary magazine Lowestoft Chronicle. Includes work by Raymond Abbott, William Quincy Belle, Peter Biello, Robert Boucheron, Geoffrey B. Cain, Scott Dominic Carpenter, Stephen Cloud, Mary Donaldson-Evans, Soren A. Gauger, David Hagerty, David Havird, C.B. Heinemann, Michael C. Keith, Victor Robert Lee, Robert Mangeot, dl mattila, Joe Mills, John Mueter, Matt Nestor, Mona Zutshi Opubor, Jay Parini, Kevin Quigley, Sheldon Russell, Robert Sachs, James Stark, and Allister Timms.
REVIEWS
“In the age of tweets and sound bites, it’s heartening to read Other Places, a publication celebrating the power and beauty of a story well told.”
—Sheldon Russell, author of the Hook Runyon Mystery series
“Other Places, a mouth-watering feast of short stories, poems, narrative non-fiction, and in-depth interviews, is the latest anthology from the much-admired Lowestoft Chronicle, an eclectic and innovative online journal. Packed into the pages are stories to entice, enthral, and entertain. Litchfield also serves up a tasty blend of pleasing and deftly prepared poems. And if you still aren’t sated by this literary banquet, tuck into Litchfield’s incisive and enlightening interviews with three critically acclaimed, multitalented writers.”
—Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post
“I really loved the latest anthology from Lowestoft, Other Places. It’s a brilliant, savory, sharp, amusing and varied taste of my favorite magazine, Lowestoft Chronicle. I’m delighted that a place exists for this kind of travel writing—if that’s a term for it. And it’s not a good one. This is just great writing about place, ranging from the spirit of place to the human spirit. Go anywhere with Lowestoft. And enjoy the trip.”
—Jay Parini, internationally bestselling author of The Passages of H.M.
“Other Places is the usual delightful mix of stories, poems, author interviews, and non-fiction gleaned from the pages of the Lowestoft Chronicle, the only literary magazine I read on a regular basis. Always entertaining and insightful, Other Places is well worth your time, whether you’re a veteran traveler or a hermit like me!”
—James Reasoner, Rough Edges
“Armchair travelers, rejoice! Editor Nicholas Litchfield has released Lowestoft Chronicle’s anthology for summer 2015, Other Places. Filled with fiction, nonfiction and poetry about travel and destinations, the book brings the far corners of the world to the reader’s armchair. The stories and poems vary in tone from dead serious to delightful whimsy, offering something for every taste. Humor, adventure and mystery share the pages with intriguing result.”
— Mary Beth Magee, Examiner.com
“Sick of fly-by journalism and travel dilettantes? The antidote is Lowestoft Chronicle’s most recent anthology, Other Places—a collection of essays, stories, and poetry devoted to the in-depth experience of culture. Whether humorous, touching, or revelatory, these expertly curated pieces throw you in contact with the real.”
—Scott Dominic Carpenter, author of Theory of Remainders
Somewhere, Sometime…
(Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, #4)
ISBN-13: 978-0982536575
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Inside SOMEWHERE, SOMETIME: A young exchange student and five fat ladies with a monkey brawl with a stalker after a tense train journey through eastern France. In Italy, love blossoms between an American tourist and a fifty-year-old man living in a cave on the island of Capri. A new eight-lane freeway brings a community to a sudden grinding halt…this anthology is crammed with scintillating tales!
Featuring the very best prose and poetry from the quarterly magazine Lowestoft Chronicle, and taking the reader to faraway and exotic places, we proudly present the work of Jason Braun, Nancy Caronia, Tim Conley, Brian Dennehy, Kim Farleigh, Sue Granzella, Ed Hamilton, Andrew House, Michael C. Keith, Nick LaRocca, Matthew P. Mayo, Rob McClure Smith, George Moore, Susan Moorhead, Jay Parini, Yvonne Pesquera, Thomas Piekarski, Chuck Redman, Michael Solomon, Jackie Strawbridge, and Laine Strutton. Includes an extended interview with New York Times bestselling author James Reasoner.
REVIEWS
“The latest collection of prose and poetry from the Lowestoft Chronicle is a genuine pleasure. Take it with you on your next trip, no matter how far or flung. Nicholas Litchfield has put together something very special, something to celebrate, enjoy, savor.”
— Jay Parini, bestselling author of The Last Station and Why Poetry Matters
“What a lovely book. Well designed, thoughtfully laid out, and with a grand assortment of content. I’m flattered and honored to be in the mix.”
— Matthew P. Mayo, Spur Award-winning author of Tucker’s Reckoning
Intrepid Travelers
(Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, #3)
ISBN-13: 978-0982536544
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Inside INTREPID TRAVELERS: A boat tour of the river Seine becomes a battle of wills as a relentless salesman coaxes a tourist with a magnificent upgrade; armed with a slingshot, a brave boy tries to save his father from Peru’s legendary black-feathered predator; a playboy adventurer attempts to conquer Everest and the woman he loves …this anthology is crammed with exhilarating tales.
Featuring the very best prose and poetry from the quarterly magazine Lowestoft Chronicle, and taking the reader to faraway and exotic places, we proudly present the work of Jada Ach, Jack Austin, Brian Conlon, Steve Gronert Ellerhoff, Bruce Gatenby, Sharleen Jonsson, Michael C. Keith, David Klein, Hector S. Koburn, Barth Landor, Robert Mangeot, dl mattila, Mark J. Mitchell, Lynn E. Palermo, Tamara Kaye Sellman, Denise Thompson-Slaughter, and Dennis Vanvick. Also includes exclusive interviews with foremost David Dodge biographer Randal S. Brandt, legendary Western writer James Reasoner, and New York Times bestselling author and intrepid traveler Franz Wisner.
REVIEWS
“Intrepid Travelers is an exhilarating, uplifting and offbeat journey to the world’s most exciting and exotic locations; a paean to life’s adventurers, those plucky, inspirational souls who travel to enjoy rather than to arrive. From frank and fascinating interviews…to poetic musings on piano playing, an Ice Age grotto and those terrifying moments of plane take-off, Intrepid Travelers is a coruscating cornucopia of humour, drama and big, beautiful adventures. Highly original and entertaining. Don’t miss it!”
— Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post
“Without a single stinker or filler piece in the bunch, this wonderful 160-page ‘little’ anthology definitely bids well for the strength of work the online magazine version must regularly publish. I was extremely impressed, after reading it, with the variety and quality of the writing. There’s something here for everyone to check out between novels while on vacation or holiday, a lunch break, or even while you’re waiting to board a plane, train or bus. Intrepid Travelers is a solid collection of funny and fine travel-themed stories, poetry, essays and interviews that easily fits in a back pocket or carry-on bag.”
— Frank Mundo, Examiner.com
“You should be extremely proud of the work you’ve been doing with the Lowestoft Chronicle. It’s unique and the quality of the writing is amazingly high.”
— Luke Rhinehart, internationally bestselling author of The Dice Man
“Refreshing and well-written, Intrepid Travelers takes the reader to a wide variety of literary destinations, and makes even a confirmed hermit like me want to get up and go somewhere. Highly recommended.”
— James Reasoner, Rough Edges
Far-flung and Foreign
(Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, #2)
ISBN-13: 978-0982536537
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A crime-fighting reporter battles a dragon and a grave robber; a student falls in love at a leper colony in Tajikistan; an alien emerges in a café in Baoji …this anthology is crammed with scintillating tales!
Action, intrigue, romance, and adventure — your boss may not be familiar with these words, and if he is he may not think they occur outside the workplace. This is your chance to tell him he’s wrong. Beyond his wilting glare beckons the shimmering, fun-packed FAR-FLUNG AND FOREIGN, featuring the very best prose and poetry from the quarterly magazine Lowestoft Chronicle. Laden with dragons, lepers and Barbie dolls, and transporting readers to far-flung places, we proudly present the work of Vanessa Blakeslee, Will Buckingham, Joan L. Cannon, Lorraine Caputo, Martina Clark, Rijn Collins, Laury A. Egan, Michael Frissore, Bruce Gatenby, Kathie Giorgio, Charles Haddox, Rick Hartwell, Paul Kavanagh, Michael C. Keith, Benjamin Kensey, Wayne Lee, A. L. Means, Nicholas Rombes, Gordon West, and Scott Younkin.
REVIEWS
“A tip of the hat (sombrero, fez) to Lowestoft Chronicle for fueling our urge to turn off Jersey Shore, toss our cell phones into a lake, and go embrace this amazing planet of ours. Bon Voyage!”
— Franz Wisner, New York Times bestselling author of Honeymoon with My brother and How the World Makes Love
“The writing here is fresh, surprising, and alive. Not to be missed is the bittersweet interview with the author Augustine Funnell. (Please write more!) The book looks and feels great.”
— Nicholas Rombes, author of Ramones and A Cultural Dictionary of Punk
Lowestoft Chronicle 2011 Anthology
(Lowestoft Chronicle Anthology Series, #1)
ISBN-13: 978-0982536513
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The world has gone digital. The physical book has been replaced by an electronic one; the family vacation has been replaced by the ‘work retreat’. Today, the print anthology seems as unfashionable and outdated as the notion of travel for recreational purposes. In defiance of social trends, and common sense, we bring you the Lowestoft Chronicle 2011 Anthology – a collection of our favorite stories, poems, and creative non-fiction pieces from the first year of our quarterly online magazine. Lose yourself in the work of Lisa Abellera, Jennine Cap Crucet, Tim Conley, Michael Connor, Ron D’Alena, Brinna Deavellar, William Doreski, Laury A. Egan, Jack Frey, Katherine Hinkebein, Tyke Johnson, Michael C. Keith, Tom Mahony, Eric G. M ller, Jeremy Rich, FrankRoger, Phil Smith III, Davide Trame, Howard Waldman, and Aida Zilelian.
REVIEWS
“This is a fine anthology that I found both provocative and enjoyable. Highest praise: it made me want to write short stories again.”
— Luke Rhinehart, author of the cult classic The Dice Man
“All things considered, it might just be a very good thing if the Lowestoft Chronicle were to achieve their goal of world domination.”
— Cheryl LaGuardia, e-Views, Library Journal
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