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“From time to time I show up in myself just long enough for people to know they are not in the room alone.”

Quote by Gary Lutz

Book:Stories in the Worst Way

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Stories in the Worst Way

This book compiles a series of short narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human experience, presenting tales that are often unsettling and thought-provoking. more

Author

Gary Lutz (born 1955) is an American writer, essayist, and creative writing teacher known for his highly experimental prose style and meticulous attention to sentence structure. His work often explores themes of loneliness, alienation, and the absurdities of everyday life. Lutz is the author of several short story collections, including Stories in the Worst Way and Partial List of People to Bleach. He has taught creative writing at the University of Pittsburgh for many years and is regarded as a 'writer's writer' within avant-garde literary circles. His influence extends to the field of experimental fiction and writing pedagogy. more

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