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February 5, 2007 in 299 Words, Books, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Literature, novels, Poetry, reading, Short stories, Stories, Very Short Novels, Writing | by davidbdale | 6 comments
You are all women to me; that, as I understand it, is the nature of marriage. However you endure me is how I’m withstood by the feminine gender, so wear the pink pants for me, if you don’t mind, Read the rest of this entry »
Autobiograffiti
February 1, 2007 in 299 Words, Books, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Literature, novels, Poetry, reading, Short stories, Stories, Very Short Novels, Writing | by davidbdale | 10 comments
When that’s a wall I’m a subway rider, when it’s graffiti I’m a cop, when it’s a page of autobiography it’s a mirror and I’m another grownup kid from the Bronx, but I’m never a critic and it’s not art. The writers call me Ugly Joe or Officer Joe or Officer Ugly. They’re clever like that.
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Very Short Novels 
Thank you so much, anhinga, but I wouldn't want to try it without the other 199. —David
Why, thank you, brother. It's wonderful to see you here. :) —David
All you need is 100 words to make an emotional impact. Touching.
Brilliant, brother. Just simply brilliant.
This Very Short Novel has a strong resemblance to Simple Lessons of War from almost 20 years ago, but is…