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Laurie Boris

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Laurie Boris is a freelance writer and copyeditor. At one time, she was a magician’s assistant, although she was very bad at it. She has been writing fiction for thirty years and is the award-winning author of Boychik, The Joke’s on Me, Drawing Breath, Sliding Past Vertical, The Call: A Baseball Novel, The Kitchen Brigade, and The Trager Family Secrets series. When not hanging out with the universe of imaginary people in her head, she enjoys baseball, reading, and avoiding housework. You can learn more about Laurie and her work at http://laurieboris.com. ...more

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Laurie Boris Hi, Jenna! I haven't yet, but it's high up on my list. I'm just looking for the right character and story. Thank you for asking. I think it's importan…moreHi, Jenna! I haven't yet, but it's high up on my list. I'm just looking for the right character and story. Thank you for asking. I think it's important.(less)
Laurie Boris For me, writer's block usually means I'm trying too hard. Often when I'm hungry or tired or reeling from too many ideas at once. I'll take a break, go…moreFor me, writer's block usually means I'm trying too hard. Often when I'm hungry or tired or reeling from too many ideas at once. I'll take a break, go for a walk or a swim, find some way to recharge. If the words aren't coming and I'm on deadline, I'll write something else—anything else—until I can get my head back on the project.(less)
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Drawing Breath

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Playing Charlie Cool

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This Night

Yulia waits for her glass of pinot gris and senses the eyes of the coupled upon her, judging her, mentally partnering her with the unattached men they know. At home it was not unusual for a woman to sit in a café alone and order a meal, enjoying her own company or a good book. Nobody thought twice.

Odd how she’s been in America for twenty years but still thinks of Ukraine as home.

The wine arrives,

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“Chasing someone who won’t stop running is damned hard work. And you know what? I’m fucking exhausted, and I’m going home.”
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“This Mr. Right." Freddie leaned forward and rested his hands, still flushed from washing dishes, on his knees. "It has been months and months, and you are still ashamed to introduce us? He must be Mr. Wrong-But-It-Feels-So-Right.”
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Laurie Boris Aw, come on! Someone add a comment...I'm feeling a little lonely here, like that new girl at school... ;)


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