What Can We Steal From Junot Diaz’s “Alma”?
Short Story

What Can We Steal From Junot Diaz’s “Alma”?

Title of Work and its Form: “Alma,” short story Author: Junot Diaz Date of Work: 2007 Where the Work Can Be Found: The story was originally published in The New Yorker.  As of this writing, the story is available on the magazine’s web site.  “Alma” is part of Mr. Diaz’s short story collection, This Is … Continue reading »

What Can We Steal From Denny McLain and Eli Zaret’s I Told You I Wasn’t Perfect?
Nonfiction

What Can We Steal From Denny McLain and Eli Zaret’s I Told You I Wasn’t Perfect?

Title of Work and its Form: I Told You I Wasn’t Perfect, autobiography Author: Denny McLain with Eli Zaret Date of Work: 2007 Where the Work Can Be Found: The book can be purchased at any independent bookstore or on Powell’s. Element of Craft We’re Stealing: Structure Discussion: As a lifelong fan of the Detroit … Continue reading »