Iceberg
The basement assembly room bristled with folding chairs. Couples arrived early. Ladies smoothed fleece cardigans over ample chests and chatted with hushed reverence. -How exciting! -A best-selling author! Their husbands’ voices: gruff and self-congratulatory. -We made him what he is, you know. -Knew him when… Mrs. Palmer, the high school guidance counsellor, raised an eyebrow...
Miss Teen Texas 2011
Miss Teen Texas 2011 and her parents were heading down Interstate 45 towards the ocean. The tops of palm trees peaked over the high concrete sides of the highway, bouncing and shaking in the wind. The August heat made rivulets in the air over the asphalt. The father drove, his Oakley sunglasses flashing blue rainbows...
Sinnerman
You can read Leesa Cross-Smith’s story Sinnerman at Bluestem Magazine. She was gracious enough to share snippets and moments from her story, showing how clothing and style can be used in fiction. Included are photographs and shopping links to items she had in mind when writing her story. 01 : Double Monks photograph by Stefan...
