surprise publication

Oops. I just found out that a prose piece I submitted was published in the September 2008 issue of the journal Impetus! It is reprinted here with my own permission. “Sternum and Coccyx” by Halsted M. Bernard They sat on the porch as the gloaming grew with the soft chirruzz of the bug-breeze. An ice cube wheezed and gave up in a glass. “That was just fine,” said Coccyx, chrome wheels of his new chair glinting as he pushed forward, then back, gently rocking. “Not bad at all,” agreed Sternum as she shifted on the swing. The rusted chains moaned in response. “Although I could have done with a bit more of a view,” said Coccyx.  “All that action and I couldn’t rightly see none of it.” “It’s your own damned fault,” huffed Sternum....

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