Category Archives: dreams

The First Twenty Steps

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Michael D. Smith

The First Twenty Steps a novella by Michael D. Smith available as an eBook for $1.00 from barnesandnoble.com Placing this novella for sale on Barnes and Noble’s PubIt site is an experiment.  I want to see how e-publishing works and … Continue reading →

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The Art Supply Barn

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Michael D. Smith

On a cold morning I visit the second floor of an art store and I see folks I’ve been out of touch with for years.  They are passionate, hearty, close to the world, not given to cynicism or hip irony.  … Continue reading →

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Roadblock Zarreich

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Michael D. Smith

Oceanmouth’s car shop was corrugated tin painted dull red.  Three bright garage doors stood open in the cool evening, and Jim walked across the oilstained driveway pulling out two hundred dollars in cash. The garage was dim, and smelled sensuously … Continue reading →

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