My short story in this anthology is called How My Life Changed the Time I Almost Got Mugged. It's a crime fiction piece about a young man who is on his way from the gym when a mugger suddenly holds him at gun point. This is a story of growth for both characters and is a tale you won't forget.
BIOGRAPHY Chief editor, compiler, and producer of 42 Stories Anthology Presents: Book of 42²—a groundbreaking collection of 1,764 42-word stories spanning 42 genres by 1000s of authors from around the globe. While my primary goal is to spotlight the incredible writers featured in the anthology, my own work has garnered recognition. One highlighted award was for my story Tsunami, which earned the Story of Excellence for the Season. Kindness & Decency was nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Additionally, my story Far from the Crowd received the Editor’s Choice Award.
You can find Tsunami at BellaOnline, while Kindness & Decency is featured in Crack the Spine XIV, and Far from the Crowd is included in I Am Here: The Untold Stories of Everyday People: Inspirational Short Stories to Warm the Soul.
When I’m not immersed in fiction, nonfiction, or promoting the anthology, I lecture in Japan, work on my dissertation in Applied Linguistics, or spend cherished moments with my wonderful fiancée and amazing friends.