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I Finished The Goldfinch

Yes, I finally finished reading The Goldfinch, the book I started reading back in the fall of 2015. I don’t really do book reviews anymore, at least not in written form. But, the one thing I will say about it is that if it taught me only one thing, that one thing is how to… Continue reading I Finished The Goldfinch

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

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.

My Opinions

My opinions are my own. I've blogged on this website since 2014. That's a long time. My opinions change over time as I learn new things.

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My name is Eric Shay Howard and I live in Indianapolis. I’m a graduate student in an MFA in Creative Writing program. I teach middle/high school English/Language Arts. I have a Master of Business Administration, have edited literary journals, and have taught K-5 students through Americorps programs.

I blog about books, business academia, literary academia, my travels, job hunting, my new Apple products, rewatching Friends, rewatching Smallville, weird dreams I have, bad dates, package delivery issues, and other things. Lately I have been posting a few times a month. I like comments and attention. Read more on his About page.