Joseph R. GoodallFeb 21 min readRaccoon’s Eyes (Publication Link)Check out my short story Raccoon's Eyes on Litro Magazine's website. This story went through four different drafts, and with input from...
Joseph R. GoodallDec 14, 20232 min readFull Immersion (Publication Link)Here is an excerpt of my new short story, "Full Immersion," which is featured in the first issue of The DeKalb Voices Review. You can...
Joseph R. GoodallSep 9, 20237 min readBeyond the Reach of a LassoHe steers his brown delivery truck off the highway and down a worn, two-lane road. Several potholes jostle the old vehicle, and he holds...
Joseph R. GoodallSep 22, 20221 min readWould They Even Want To? (Publication Link)The places we live are like silent witnesses to our comings and goings. The most intimate parts of our lives occur on the patch of earth...
Joseph R. GoodallJul 13, 20223 min readThe History of ManalakI am working on a story set in the fictional seaside village of Manalak. This is a short mythology of their community. - - - - - The...
Joseph R. GoodallJan 13, 202213 min readThe Improvised Bus RideAlthough he was curious by nature, Jules interacted with his neighborhood using extreme caution, carrying around his dad’s stubborn...
Franklyn FrancoisOct 23, 20213 min readPlaces (Guest Post)I stood opposite my neighbor Michael with my heart still racing and my breathing lengthening out until it became slower and more relaxed....
Joseph R. GoodallJan 16, 20217 min readThe Whales BeneathAn excerpt from "What the Bird Sees in Flight: Collected Stories of a New Zealand Farming Family." Available for purchase in paperback...
Joseph R. GoodallDec 23, 20204 min readDamned VirusSeagulls arced across the sky like tiny kites restrained on invisible strings. With haggard steps, a man with dark glasses and a...