In Joella, the Fifth, a man can't take his eyes off his old, married friend as they enjoy an afternoon in the Napa Valley. She hides behind her cherry-tinted sunglasses.
In Do the Wrong Thing, 1980's Ava gets a job at a homeless shelter while 2017 Ava fights off headaches and a feeling of meaninglessness.
Story Listing:
00:00 Ian Rodriguez - Joella, the Fifth - contemporary short story excerpt - http://ian-rodriguez.com
08:05 Malcolm van Delst - Do the Wrong Thing - character driven, narrative novel excerpt - http://malcolmvandelst.com.
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