I am thrilled to announce that I have just completed "Canyon Flower" (my second novel and third book)
CANYON FLOWER (65K), a work of literary fiction edged with magical realism. The novel, set in the spectacular red canyons of Moab, Utah, is written in three sections from three points of view to unravel the ‘Rashomon effect’ of subjective and objective realities.
SKYLAR Lancaster and Jango Norton work as guides for a white-water rafting outfit running the notorious Cataract Canyon rapids. Skylar moved to Moab after her father died from oil fracking toxins. She is comforted by Jango but wants more than friendship from him. They are dedicated to keeping the Canyonlands free of environmental pollution, but find their newest rafters strange and possibly dangerous.
MICHAEL Shimizu, a Japanese-American investment banker, plans a rafting vacation as a side excursion after covertly scouting real estate on behalf of an oil and gas company determined to mine in Moab, where drilling is unwelcome. He and his colleague invite two Kyoto geishas to accompany them. Michael plans to propose marriage to Kimi, one of the geishas, with whom he is obsessed.
ISHI Atero, the other Japanese geisha, has clairvoyant visions and grapples with incest in her past. She is the conduit for a chorus of ancients: Anasazi Indians, ancestral Japanese kami, and nature’s own inexplicable forces who shadow the group’s voyage down the river. Michael’s business associate, Buyo, gives Ishi a reason for reassessing her despair and her life.
When the intentions and cultures of the group diverge–tragedy lies in wait. Whether it’s murder, suicide or a grievous accident depends on who is doing the telling: Skylar, Michael or Ishi.
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The query process (for representation) will begin soon!
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Saturday, August 27, 2016
New Flash Fiction Review - Micro Flash "133 Words I Lost in My Memoir"
133 Words I Lost in my Memoir ---CLICK TO READ
NEW FLASH FICTION REVIEW - AUGUST 2016
MICRO FLASH (133 words limit)
Thursday, August 11, 2016
"Kickin Bossa Nova" at Jellyfish Review
Another little flash pubbed with one of my fave ezines. For their "Bad Sex" series.
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Literary Reading - June 6, 2016
Euro Pianos Naples extended an invitation to the North Naples/Bonita Springs Advanced Writing Group to provide a literary evening, in their efforts to promote the arts in Naples. Beverly Jackson and Cary Barbor were the only two members available on a day of tornado warnings, and read they did.
Cary read an excerpt from Bob Erickson's novel, on his behalf, "Murder in Packingtown," and read two essays of her own, which were wonderfully received.
Bev read a prose poem, a standard poem and a piece of flash fiction.
Wine and finger foods were provided on the buffet table, and the guests (about fifteen of them)stayed and talked, an exhuberant and appreciative audience.
Our hostess, Sunny Reuter, the V.P. of Euro Pianos Naples, was pleased with the turnout, and said we'll do it again!
Photographs by Ivan Seligman. Thank you for them and for attending!
Cary read an excerpt from Bob Erickson's novel, on his behalf, "Murder in Packingtown," and read two essays of her own, which were wonderfully received.
Bev read a prose poem, a standard poem and a piece of flash fiction.
Wine and finger foods were provided on the buffet table, and the guests (about fifteen of them)stayed and talked, an exhuberant and appreciative audience.
Our hostess, Sunny Reuter, the V.P. of Euro Pianos Naples, was pleased with the turnout, and said we'll do it again!
Photographs by Ivan Seligman. Thank you for them and for attending!
Sunday, March 27, 2016
A Home of Our Own (Writer's Group)
The Writer's Group discovered a little library nestled in the back of the Club House where we had been meeting (but were frequently interrupted by visitors and
residents ambling in and out). It is so nice to have the privacy and "book-ness" of this cozy room.
Doug Williams
Cary Barbour and Michelle Caffrey
Cary, Michelle and Bev Jackson
Glenn Miller
Doug & Glenn
We are missing Bob Erickson, our sixth member who is globe trotting (Canada, Arizona) at the moment, but we hope to see him soon!
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We are missing Bob Erickson, our sixth member who is globe trotting (Canada, Arizona) at the moment, but we hope to see him soon!
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Thursday, March 17, 2016
New Flash in Jellyfish Review (Memoir CNF excerpt)
Editor Christopher James says: "Beverly A. Jackson wrote our first ever piece (Pushcart-nominated, by the way), and set the bar so high for all who've since come, so we love her!
It was a great moment, therefore, to read her story Dusty Hoffman Isn't Greek. A cool glimpse at Dustin (and Beverly!) from way back when."
DUSTY HOFFMAN ISN'T GREEK ---Click to read
Saturday, October 24, 2015
New literary venue, Jellyfish Review, debuts with my Flash Fiction
My flash fiction piece "I Remember" was chosen as the introductory story for the new Jellyfish Review. I'm honored and thrilled.
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