“This extraordinary work of imagination, a series of thought experiments, literally turns death upside down, into a prism of life. In these stories ripe with complexity and character, Piatigorsky explores the borderline of relationships facing the ultimate breaking point, mixing the profound with the simple and always finding the most human element. A pleasure [...]
"The writing is elegantly conceived and reminds us that fiction can – and should – take us out of ourselves and put us squarely, directly into harm’s way. A remarkable storyteller, Piatigorsky’s beautifully blends the often-remote nature of dying with what he calls the ‘privilege of life’ – with humor, poignancy and even a certain [...]
“Piatigorsky delivers a riveting book about death that’s alive with brilliant prose and pathos. We’ll all get there in time, but Piatigorsky illuminates the ultimate journey with special meaning.” Neal P. Gillen, author of Rendezvous in Rockefeller and other books and short stories.
“Bravo…a masterful storyteller that makes me feel under a spell…the stories emerge irresistibly as gems because the thoughts and writing are so exquisite…on the cusp of greatness.” Anthony Pitch, author of They Have Killed Papa Dead and other books.
My first foray into Flash Fiction is a meditation on friendship. A good buddy will outlast a flash in the pan – and that ain't no fiction....
Jimbo and Stephen remained close, with three legs and a common spirit between them. [Keep reading...]
Do you identify with your clothing? Does it identify you? Are you worn out wondering what to wear?
Clothes speak for us even when we don’t say a word. There is much debate about the fashion faux pas – those embarrassing moments in social situations. But what do our clothes really say about us, and is it even true? …
