short fiction Archives | Eric Shay Howard

I’m Still Trying To Finish The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

They say if you’re a writer, you should read a lot. I understand why people say that, and it’s good advice, but I think it’s important to also remember that you can’t read everything. Well, I can’t. There are also lots of dry periods where I don’t read anything. My reading habits are not consistent.… Continue reading I’m Still Trying To Finish The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

Meeting

“Light’s out.” Jonathan pointed to the star atop the Christmas tree. “Don’t say anything about it. Not even when we put up the decorations,” I said. He put his finger down before Aunt Sherry carried a cardboard box up out of the basement. She stopped for a second and then put the box down at… Continue reading Meeting

Publications

Sometimes I post my short stories on my blog. Other times, I submit the stories to literary journals and magazines. If a piece gets published in a journal or lit-mag, I'll link to the newer ones here. So far, I have not had much luck, but check back often because I hear it's my turn any day now.

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My name is Eric Shay Howard and I live in Louisville, Kentucky. I’m a graduate student in an MFA in Creative Writing program. I work at a law firm in IT. I have a Master of Business Administration, have edited literary journals, and have taught K-5 students through Americorps programs.

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