Author Archives: William V. Burns

The Partnership

Posted on 1 June, 2010 by William V. Burns

“I think the first thing you’ve got to do is grab the reader by the ear, and make him sit down and listen. Make him laugh, make him feel.” — John le Carré   There is an implied bond between … Continue reading →

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The Rain

Posted on 1 April, 2010 by William V. Burns

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” — William Wordsworth Our featured short story: Bear Hang by Brian Albright. This gray-limned story of an unfortunate canoe trip is our March Writing Contest: Horror in the Rain winner. About Writing: How … Continue reading →

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Beast

Posted on 21 October, 2009 by William V. Burns

by William V. Burns It was stinking hot when he pulled the police cruiser off the road. The park Rangers were waiting for him in their Land Rover. They roared along a rutted dry wash until they reached the campsite. … Continue reading →

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