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Today She Needs to Write

Posted on September 11, 2019 by jrizzotto0808

  A short story about a short story. When I announced to my third grade class that one of my Harley stories was going to be included in an anthology coming out next month, a serious-looking girl in the second … Continue reading →

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Another perspective on “Blue Horses”

Posted on April 28, 2018 by jrizzotto0808

I’m taking a short story course at UCLA Extension with author/instructor Michael Buckley. One of our assignments was to write in the style of Franklin’s “Blue Horses.” I decided to write from Evelyn’s point of view and add some plot … Continue reading →

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Check this out

Posted on April 10, 2018 by jrizzotto0808

My short story “Angry Man” is up on Altered Realty Magazine. Check this out

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The Dragon of Doubt

Posted on July 13, 2015 by jrizzotto0808

The hardest part of being an unpublished writer is the doubt. Even though you may try to surround yourself with your companions (spouse, coworkers, friends, writing groups) eventually you must face it alone. A writer must be as brave as … Continue reading →

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About Color

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jrizzotto0808

Blue is the name of Frank’s car. You can pick it out easily when you follow it on the freeway due to its brilliant hue. Frank and I both had only owned cars that were silver or white before acquiring … Continue reading →

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