Category Archives: writing fiction

Objects of Desire: A handful of plums

Posted on July 30, 2013 by heath quinn

Like I want to close my eyes and sleep past the end of time right now, that’s how Macy felt, at the point where my story of her begins. To see her then would have been like watching one of … Continue reading →

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Why they did what they did

Posted on May 21, 2009 by heath quinn

There they were, all in a row, crowding the wires strung high over the street, balanced over tight-gripping claws, looking something like small crows. But they were sparrows. They spoke to each other frequently, calling out over this wing or … Continue reading →

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The Umbrellas of Harlem

Posted on March 21, 2009 by heath quinn

This past Thursday in NYC, it rained. It was the first rainy day since last autumn that was warm enough so people weren’t bundled up. The vernal equinox was only a day away. The light was lovely — warm and … Continue reading →

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Short sketches, reversals, and more

Posted on March 17, 2009 by heath quinn

Short sketches, reversals, and… the Internet, PDA’s and juries… Am trying to write short stories so I can tighten my story sensibility before I go back to work on the book. Wrote two rough ones on the morning commute. Inspired … Continue reading →

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