Crazy Love by Leslie What

reviewed by R. A. Rycraft

Originally published on October 22, 2008

“There is a lot of fear embedded in some of these stories. Men and women fear spending their lives alone, but also fear the possibility of spending their lives with one another. Often there is potential for companionship within reach, but the character, burdened with the baggage of insecurity, isn’t capable of overcoming her fear of closeness.”

You Know

by R. A. Rycraft

Originally published on June 2, 2006

“The drinks are up for my other tables, so I serve
them first — a couple of giggly soccer moms, yakking
over strawberry daiquiris, and this guy that looks
like Jack Nicholson –
those evil eyebrows – he’s on his fifth vodka
martini, straight up, very dry with a twist.
Sasha has brought Pudgy and gay guy a basket of oyster
crackers, and I take my tray
of dirty dishes to the bar before going over.”