Category Archives: Short Fiction

Reader Response: Written in Silence, Inspired by Sound

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

We love getting your reactions to the material that we post. If your message contains new information or images, we may even publish it as a separate piece. Here’s how I came upon–and combined–what two of our readers, one a member of … Continue reading →

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Meet the Neighbors: Free State Review

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

A journal such as ours requires a vibrant literary and artistic environment to thrive—and even survive. In appreciation of the various cultural entities around us, we present “Meet the Neighbors,” a series where we provide you with personal introductions to a diverse assortment. … Continue reading →

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First and Foremost: Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

At LPR online, emerging and lesser-known writers and artists have always received precedence. But—first and foremost—we love showcasing those whose debut literary and artistic works have appeared on our pages. Which is why we started work on such a list, posted on this … Continue reading →

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Concerning Craft: Chris Bullard

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

The “Concerning Craft” series introduces Little Patuxent Review contributors, showcases their work and draws back the curtain to reveal a little of what went into producing it. Please meet Chris Bullard. Chris lives in Collingswood, New Jersey and works for the federal government … Continue reading →

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Print Issue Preview: 30 Authors and Artists Address Doubt

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

For our first 12 print issues, you’ve had to wait for the launch party to sneak a peek at what’s inside. But seeing that 13 is a lucky number and our Issue 13 comes out at the start of 2013, a most … Continue reading →

Posted in Baltimore MD, Columbia MD, Doubt, Essays, Literary Journals, Painting, Poetry, Prose, Publishing, Readings, Short Fiction, The Bible, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

There’s Reading, Then There’s the Reading

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

I’m told that I overthink things. But once you start thinking, simple things can become complicated. So you have to think some more. Take the literary reading. Of course, you have to have one. Even if there are perfectly good … Continue reading →

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More Words = More Reasons to Revise

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

Big news! Little Patuxent Review finally upped the limit for fiction submissions to 5000 words. We’ve been gradually heading in that direction over the past few years, but this opens up LPR to even more great stories by talented writers who’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft, Essays, Francine Prose, Jack Kerouac, James Wood, Publishing, Short Fiction, Submissions, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Shapeshifting Through a Short Story Collection

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Depending on the shine of light or the turn of a page, author Edith Pearlman shifts from the point of view of a lost six-year-old girl to an addict of a drug made from a Brazilian beetle. From a fed-up … Continue reading →

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Our Memorable Audacity Issue

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

Audacity and I had a test of wills a few weeks ago. On a whim, I’d signed up my teenaged son, my brother–eight years my junior–and myself for a mud run. We had eight weeks to train for the run, … Continue reading →

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Set Alight by the Short Story

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

This is what I wanted to do with my own stories: line up the right words, the precise images, as well as the exact and correct punctuation so that the reader got pulled in and involved in the story and … Continue reading →

Posted in Anton Chekhov, Blogs, Books, Flash Fiction, National Short Story Month, Publishing, Raymond Carver, Short Fiction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment