Hazy Rhythms : 17 Short Stories

by Brian Greene

Hazy Rhythms is a collection of 17 pieces of literary short fiction. The characters in these tales experience pivotal life episodes and existential phenomena such as first love, complications in friendships, sexual awakenings, ups and downs of engaging in creative endeavors, geographical displacement, obsessions, addictions, grief, mental illness in a family, desperate attempts to communicate with others, divorce, parenthood, romantic relationships, etc. The stories are personal yet universal.

203 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 28, 2025

About the author

I write short stories, personal essays, and feature articles and reviews on/of books, music, film, and visual art. My work has appeared in more than 35 publications since 2008. Use the link to my blog to see updates about my writing activities. I’m on Twitter/X @greenes_circles.

Reviews

[Michael K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing collection of short story author Brian Greene's "greatest hits," and ulike so many others, it more than lives up to that characterization. Beginning with his most lauded story, "The Notes" Hazy Rhythms flows from story to story linked by the author's distinctive voice and a vague theme of love lost and found. Stories like "Firstborn," "Try Again," and "The Hard Summer Laura Made Harder" shimmer like light on the water. Greene's intimate style draws the reader in, his confidences seem meant for you and only you. His knowing self awareness infuses each story with a realism and credibility rare in writing these days. Brian Greene is one of those rare writers; The Real Thing and "Hazy Rhythms" proves it.