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Dennis McFarland

Dennis McFarland’s most recent novel is Nostalgia. His short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Best American Short Stories, and the Scholar, among other places.

Alpharetta

Alpharetta

“Naturally, we feared that some form of retribution would be waiting for us, but to our relief we didn’t see Daddy Perry again until suppertime.”

by Dennis McFarland | Tuesday, June 02, 2020
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Bucksaw

Two boys pay a visit to their father

by Dennis McFarland | Monday, June 03, 2019
Darkspur

Darkspur

by Dennis McFarland | Monday, March 06, 2017
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The Preacher’s Wife

by Dennis McFarland | Friday, September 01, 2006
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Start Off Dead

by Dennis McFarland | Monday, January 06, 2014
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Stateside

by Dennis McFarland | Friday, March 01, 2013
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Handsome Boy 

by Dennis McFarland | Friday, December 06, 2013

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Finding Your Voice

by Larry Woiwode

The novelist and short-story writer Larry Woiwode, whose 1975 book Beyond the Bedroom Wall was one of the most acclaimed works of fiction of the era, died recently in North Dakota. He lived in the state for nearly 45 years, writing and working on his organic farm. He also served, for many years, as the poet laureate of North Dakota. In our Summer 2019 issue, Woiwode remembered his development as a writer—and how he ultimately came to find his voice.

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