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CVC: Book Two: Carter V. Cooper Short Fiction Anthology Series
Celebrating the diversity of Canadian short fiction, 12 writers are featured in this volume of the short list and winners of the 2012 Vanderbilt/Exile Short Fiction Award. The curated short-story collection includes writing by contemporary storytellers Christine Miscione, exploring self-mutilation as the art of living; Leon Rooke and his maze of contradictory and unresolved questions; and Seán Virgo with a surreal tale of a wintertime house and harpsichords. Also showcased in the anthology are short fictions by Amy Stuart, Daniel Perry, Darlene Madott, Jacqueline Windh, Kelly Watt, Kris Bertin, Linda Rogers, Martha Bátiz, and Phil Della.
288 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2012
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Gloria Vanderbilt
36 books77 followersGloria Laura Vanderbilt was an American artist, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress, and socialite. She was a member of the Vanderbilt family of New York and the mother of CNN television anchor Anderson Cooper. Wikipedia
Gloria Laura Vanderbilt was the author of four memoirs and two novels. She contributed to various publications, including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Elle, and has received two honorary Doctorates of Fine Arts. She lived in New York City.
Gloria Laura Vanderbilt was the author of four memoirs and two novels. She contributed to various publications, including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Elle, and has received two honorary Doctorates of Fine Arts. She lived in New York City.
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May 21, 2017
48. CVC 2, edited by Exile Editions
This was a much better selection than the first CVC collection. More plot, less surrealism. Leon Rooke’s story was disappointing, but I recommend Sean Virgo’s Gramarye, a beautiful fairy tale. “The Night the Floor Jumped” about the aftermath of an avalanche is scary. Linda Rogers’ “Darling Boy” is especially relevant in these years of increasing Alzheimers and community service for young offenders. I felt that “Waiting (Almost a Love Story)” made the reader wait too long for too little reward. “Skin, Just” was about the search for perfection and self-mutilation. “The Last Confession” is a sad and lovely story about a refugee’s survivor guilt. A much nicer collection than the first one and I am going on to the next volume.
This was a much better selection than the first CVC collection. More plot, less surrealism. Leon Rooke’s story was disappointing, but I recommend Sean Virgo’s Gramarye, a beautiful fairy tale. “The Night the Floor Jumped” about the aftermath of an avalanche is scary. Linda Rogers’ “Darling Boy” is especially relevant in these years of increasing Alzheimers and community service for young offenders. I felt that “Waiting (Almost a Love Story)” made the reader wait too long for too little reward. “Skin, Just” was about the search for perfection and self-mutilation. “The Last Confession” is a sad and lovely story about a refugee’s survivor guilt. A much nicer collection than the first one and I am going on to the next volume.
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