The Littoral Zone

Ponies

Brian and Russell discuss the short story "Ponies [https://www.tor.com/2010/11/17/ponies/]" by Kij Johnson and observe the therapeutic role of community pools... applaud Russell for his latest publication [https://www.roifaineantpress.com/post/queen-of-wrath-by-russell-hehn]... remember My Little Pony... canonize a new Saint of Late Bloomers... consider positive cliches... wonder about the patriarchy and "girl stuff"... and  much more! This podcast features music by Blue Dot Sessions.  Read Ponies here [https://www.tor.com/2010/11/17/ponies/]. Read Russell's newest publication, "Queen of Wrath," here [https://www.roifaineantpress.com/post/queen-of-wrath-by-russell-hehn]. Follow us on Twitter @SomeStoryShow [https://twitter.com/SomeStoryShow] Tags: writing, fiction, George Saunders, storytelling, creativity,  reading, writer, books, Kij Johnson

Water Liars

Brian and Russell discuss the short story "Water Liars [https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/books/review/excerpt-long-last-happy.html]" by Barry Hannah and do a Historians of History (TM) on Russell's papaw... discuss other sightings of water liars... consider some old Barry Hannah advice... laugh at about an old guy saying "intercourse" ...wonder why writers don't just say what they mean more often... and much more! This podcast features music by Blue Dot Sessions. Follow us on Twitter @SomeStoryShow [https://twitter.com/SomeStoryShow]   Tags: writing, fiction, George Saunders, storytelling, creativity,  reading, writer, books

The Littoral Zone

Brian and Russell discuss Andrea Barrett's short story "The Littoral Zone" and talk Shorties... congratulate Russell on his new job... remember when Brian (almost) passed out on a school trip... consider the pros and cons of putting constraints on artistic work... talk about memory... discuss a lesson writers might take from drawing comics... learn about how Russell met and wooed his wife... and much more! This podcast features music by Blue Dot Sessions.  Tags: writing,  fiction, storytelling, creativity, reading, writer, books, Andrea Barrett, the National Book Award, the ocean.

Peach Cobbler

Brian and Russell discuss Deesha Philyaw's short story "Peach Cobbler" and talk pencils... remember Austin Powers... discuss what makes a good cobbler... consider the sexiest dessert... avoid cliches... argue about good endings... and much more! This podcast features music by Blue Dot Sessions. Tags: writing,  fiction, George Saunders, storytelling, creativity, reading, writer, books, Deesha Philyaw, the National Book Award, dessert.

The Stone Boy

Brian and Russell discuss the short story "The Stone Boy" by Gina Berriault and do a Historians of History (TM) about how Dick Chaney once shot a man... discuss shame and the adolescent mind... learn writerly things about detail and mixing description and action... remember Sea Monkeys and Brian's failed business... talk about the secret language of adults... and get a sneak preview of an exciting collection of poetry Russell is working on.  This podcast features music by Blue Dot Sessions. Follow us on Twitter @SomeStoryShow Tags: writing, fiction, George Saunders, storytelling, creativity, reading, writer, books