Four Stories

Hello, Friends – – –

It’s been a minute. But I have some new stories for you…

The first is a bit of mystical fiction called Mr. Penny’s Experience.

https://rolli.medium.com/mr-pennys-experience-20ed19e31804

The second is a little story of love, There Was a Woman.

https://rolli.medium.com/there-was-a-woman-579d31e80d60

Story number three is about Hollywood. It’s called 10,000 Love Letters to Jack Dangerson.

https://rolli.medium.com/jack-dangerson-3a750f2fdcb2

And finally, Brother Geestvaas Walked Off a Cliff. A flash fiction.

https://rolli.medium.com/brother-geestvaas-walked-off-a-cliff-236258eada0b

Hope you enjoy the stories, friends. If you do, I hope you’ll consider buying me a coffee. Every cup helps.

Though I’ve closed comments to prevent abuse, I do hope you drop me a line some time.

Cheers – – –

Short Circuit

Hello, Friends – – –

The final issue of one of my favorite magazines, Short Circuit, is out today.

A bittersweet moment, but I’m happy to have two pieces in it.

The first is a very short story, The Sweet Striper.

https://short-edition.com/en/story/short-fiction/the-sweet-striper

The second is a poem, I do not begrudge the young.

https://short-edition.com/en/story/poetry/i-do-not-begrudge-the-young

I hope you enjoy them…

That’s all for now, friends.

(You might enjoy my recent collection of poem and drawings, Plumstuff)

PRESENTING: Plumstuff

Cheers – – –

Poem in The New York Times

Hello, Friends – – –

My latest poem for The New York Times – – – “Central Park, 9 p.m.” – – – was published this weekend. It’s from my unpublished collection THE LIGHT HOTEL.

My most recent collection is Plumstuff:

PRESENTING: Plumstuff

Hope you’re enjoying your summer.

Cheers – – –

Good Coffee – Great Cause

Hello, Friends – – –

Today I’m drinking espresso made from Kenya AA grade coffee, courtesy of Banele Coffee. It’s delightfully rich, with notes of chocolate and honey. Proceeds help support wildlife conservation in Kenya. Learn more: https://banelecoffee.com

Have a great day.

Cheers – – –

Rolli

My latest book of poems and drawings is Plumstuff.

NEWS: School Magazine

Oi – it’s the July issue of The School Magazine, Australia’s most popular children’s mag. I wrote the cover story – about a maniacal pachyderm.

Have a great day, friends – and watch out for elephants.

My latest book of poems and drawings is Plumstuff.

POEM

My latest book of poems and drawings is Plumstuff.

POEM: Friday Night

Friday night

I was drunk on
sauvignon

writing
triolets

my note-
pad slanting
to catch
the lamp-
light

For a moment
closing
my eyes

I woke
as the dawn
was putting on
its clothes

From my new collection of poems and drawings, Plumstuff.

PRESENTING: Plumstuff

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VIDEO POEM: If Ever I Write a Book

Hello, Friends – – –

I’d like to read you a poem called “If ever I write a book.” It’s from my new collection of poems and drawings, Plumstuff: https://rollistuff.com/2022/03/16/presenting-plumstuff/

I’ll be seeing you…

Cheers – – –

NEWS: A Story (And a Poem) for Children!

Hello, Friends.

Just letting you know that my latest story for children, “One Gum Bubble,” has been published in Short Circuit. You can read it here – and find it in short story dispensers the world over.

My latest children’s poem, as well, was just published in Orbit. Peruse it below.

That’s all for now. I have lots of other stuff to share with you in the September issue of my free monthly newsletter. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do so right here.

Cheers. ☕

Psst: buy me a coffee.

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