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Al Kratz

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While I have always thought of myself as a writer, it wasn’t until 2013 that I completely dedicated myself to a writing practice. In May of this year, I am retiring after 30 years in IT and am looking forward to dedicating even more time to art.

I write literary, character-focused, narratives exploring philosophical themes. I agree with Henry James that the most interesting subject is a fine but bewildered mind dealing with life. I strive for what Robert Gluck called a meticulous account of lightning striking. I often use humor to explore conventional events in unconventional ways. My goal for the work is to be as entertaining as it is informative.

Influences from the past: Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Flannery O’ Connor, John Steinbeck, Harry Crews, B ...more

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