Kristina Riggle's Writings
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Short Story
Jun.23.2008
Espresso Fiction
Excerpt. Full text at http://www.kristinariggle.net/short/deranged.asp
We called him Tony Deranged.
"I used to be ranged," he'd say, grinning through his red Brillo pad beard, and gripping his longneck bottle. "Now I'm DE-ranged." He would always squeal the "DE" like the "Yee" in "Yeehaw."
He was in my tavern...
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Short Story
Jun.23.2008
The Scruffy Dog Review
Excerpt. Full text at http://www.kristinariggle.net/short/failed.asp
I haven't worn my good black shoes since my great aunt died last year, so it takes me time to hunt them down. While I'm on my hands and knees in my closet - holding my breath against the stench of sweat socks and gym shorts that never made it to the laundry hamper - I search for...
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Short Story
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Jun.23.2008
Cimarron Review, Issue 160, Summer 2007
Excerpt. Full text in Cimarron Review Issue 160, Summer 2007
My breathing shallows and I’m so dry I might have a mouthful of flour.
She’s moving toward a bike. I reach for the ignition. I’m so close. I can follow her if she sticks to the sidewalks, but even if she doesn’t, I’ve seen her bike, the clothes she’s wearing today. I know...
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About Kristina
A novelist and short story writer living in West Michigan. My first novel, REAL LIFE & LIARS, was a Target "Breakout" pick and a Great Lakes, Great Reads selection. My second novel, THE LIFE YOU'VE IMAGINED, was honored as an IndieNext Notable...
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