J. L. Long
Writer, Poet, & Mac 'n Cheez Connoisseur
Julian (J. L.) Long lives in New Hampshire with two adults, two teens, and three cats. He has the hugest possible writer crush on Shirley Jackson, and his fictional boyfriend is Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.
Julian has published two novels, a collection of short stories, and a poetry chapbook, as well as written pieces for some small local newspapers and special interest zines, such as Trans NH Magazine (RIP). He also hosts a monthly literary salon for writers, Rochester Writers Night.
He happily shares his best macaroni and cheese recipes upon request.
Writer, Poet, & Mac 'n Cheez Connoisseur
Julian (J. L.) Long lives in New Hampshire with two adults, two teens, and three cats. He has the hugest possible writer crush on Shirley Jackson, and his fictional boyfriend is Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.
Julian has published two novels, a collection of short stories, and a poetry chapbook, as well as written pieces for some small local newspapers and special interest zines, such as Trans NH...
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Fireworks Are Just Pretty Bombs
"I'm dying to believe
In the ghost of the goodness
You strangled
So many years ago
And in the thin rattle of hope
That beats like
A newborn butterfly's wings
Inside my fractured heart ..."
—"'Tis of Thee"
FIREWORKS ARE JUST PRETTY BOMBS (& OTHER POEMS) is the debut chapbook from established novelist J. L. Long. From the volatile mix of...
Ladykillers
Frank Peterson is dead.
Maybe.
His sister Laura certainly thinks so, and she hires over-the-hill former cop Ro Peszke to investigate. Ro is used to cases involving infidelity, not missing persons and potential murder, but can't turn down a damsel in distress.
The closer Ro gets to the truth, however, the more she realizes just how out of her...