Darkened Tales and Ghost Lahars

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Scraps and Ashes Paul Stolp Scraps and Ashes Paul Stolp

Burn the Season

Start by burning the season. Take the keys; there is just enough gas to get far enough up in the hills. The road will turn from gravel to mud, the ruts will be deep and the axles will protest.

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Stories Paul Stolp Stories Paul Stolp

Twelve Things You Never Said To Me

“This room is empty.”
“We are in this together.”
“I’ll make the coffee today.”
“I believe in ghosts.”
“We could sell.”
“If the body is never found, they cannot truly be dead.”
“I can’t seem to get warm.”
“Winter is the worst time.”
“I need help.”
“I can’t sleep.”
“I want to stay in the room.”
“The next time you open your eyes, I will be gone.”

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Books Read in 2018
Book Reviews Paul Stolp Book Reviews Paul Stolp

Books Read in 2018

In 2018, in a hyperspeed soundbite social-media driven and oftentimes toxic culture, what does it mean to read fiction? Some thoughts as well as short reviews covering all the books I read in 2018.

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Books Read in 2017
Book Reviews Paul Stolp Book Reviews Paul Stolp

Books Read in 2017

Some thoughts about finding the time to read and the current ability of fiction novels to reach across the cultural spectrum. Plus short reviews of all the books I read in 2017.

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