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Brian L. Tucker

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Brian L. Tucker was born in Monticello, KY. He has lived in Appalachia, Houston, eastern North Carolina, the Scenic City, and most recently, the Holy City. His fiction has appeared in several publications. He is an alumnus of the Bluegrass Writers Studio and was a finalist for the Linda Bruckheimer Series in Kentucky Literature Award for his debut, Baptisms & Dogs - with one copy currently nestled in Washington D.C.'s historic Marine Barracks, Center House. Pokeweed (2018) was nominated for the Kentucky Literary Award and the Volunteer State Book Award. His newest effort, Southern Kentucky & Oceans Far Away (2023), was published by Wipf & Stock. You can reach him online at: brianltucker.com. ...more

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Thanks for writing with this question. I definitely prefer computer for the first draft. (I seem to think quicker than I type.) But, I know I'd …more
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Thanks for writing with this question. I definitely prefer computer for the first draft. (I seem to think quicker than I type.) But, I know I'd get lost if I used the typewriter or pen, because I'm so slow at it. I know it's considered more "true" to the art to use a typewriter, but I'm not able to keep the draft going at that speed. It's funny, because I purchased an Underwood at a yard sale a few years ago, bought the ribbon, and never fully used the typewriter. Maybe one day, I'll slow down and use it. Until then, I keep Microsoft Office in business. What about your writing method? (less)
Brian L. Tucker This one happens to me a lot. Usually, I try to find a good book and let that author's style, thoughts, and vision clear my head so to speak.…moreThis one happens to me a lot. Usually, I try to find a good book and let that author's style, thoughts, and vision clear my head so to speak.(less)
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Baptisms & Dogs: Stories

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“The world is finite and yet nothing ever happens more than once exactly the same way.”
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“The words had felt more like a sting than love, even in my seven-year-old heart. I remember glancing at Mom every time a word was given. She never broke stride. Not once.”
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“God in His infinite wisdom…”
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“The world breaks every one and afterward many are strong at the broken places.”
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“and Heaven have mercy on us all - Presbyterians and Pagans alike - for we are all somehow dreadfully cracked about the head, and sadly need mending.”
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