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Other Places

Lowestoft Chronicle’s 2015 Anthology

ISBN-10: 0982536569
ISBN-13: 978-0982536568

Trade Paperback | Lowestoft Chronicle Press | July 1, 2015
Special Offer: $9.99 US | List Price: $14.95 US | $18.95 CAN

“Other Places, a mouth-watering feast of short stories, poems, narrative non-fiction, and in-depth interviews, is the latest anthology from the much-admired Lowestoft Chronicle, an eclectic and innovative online journal of new writing focusing on travel and humour. Packed into the pages are stories to entice, enthral, and entertain. Marvel at the inventiveness of Mary Donaldson-Evans’s sparklingly witty ‘Curious in Corsica: A Tale of Two Couples’…Or be seduced by ‘Uprisings at Cap d’Antibes,’ Robert Mangeot’s acutely observed tale of revolution at a tennis academy in the glittering Cote d’Azur. Litchfield also serves up a tasty blend of pleasing and deftly prepared poems. They include Jay Parini’s stirring spiritual poem ‘Midrash,’ and the wonderfully clever, witty ‘Shooing Flies’ by David Havird. And if you still aren’t sated by this literary banquet, tuck into Litchfield’s incisive and enlightening interviews with three critically acclaimed, multitalented writers. Other Places is the perfect holiday destination, offering truly original locations, a cast of unforgettable travellers, some fun-filled outings, and plenty of local colour.”
— Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post

“In the age of tweets and sound bites, it’s heartening to read Other Places: Lowestoft Chronicle’s 2015 Anthology, a publication celebrating the power and beauty of a story well told.”
— Sheldon Russell, author of the Hook Runyon Mystery series

“I really loved the latest anthology from Lowestoft, OTHER PLACES. It’s a brilliant, savory, sharp, amusing and varied taste of my favorite magazine, Lowestoft Chronicle. I’m delighted that a place exists for this kind of travel writing — if that’s a term for it. And it’s not a good one. This is just great writing about place, ranging from the spirit of place to the human spirit. Go anywhere with Lowestoft. And enjoy the trip.”
—Jay Parini, bestselling author of The Last Station and The Passages of H.M.

“OTHER PLACES is the usual delightful mix of stories, poems, author interviews, and non-fiction gleaned from the pages of the Lowestoft Chronicle, the only literary magazine I read on a regular basis. Always entertaining and insightful, OTHER PLACES is well worth your time, whether you’re a veteran traveler or a hermit like me!”
—James Reasoner, author of the cult classics Texas Wind and Dust Devils

“Armchair travelers, rejoice! Editor Nicholas Litchfield has released Lowestoft Chronicle’s anthology for summer 2015, Other Places. Filled with fiction, nonfiction and poetry about travel and destinations, the book brings the far corners of the world to the reader’s armchair. The stories and poems vary in tone from dead serious to delightful whimsy, offering something for every taste. Humor, adventure and mystery share the pages with intriguing result. Three author interviews interspersed among the articles add a personal element to the volume, as do the contributor biographies at the back of the book. Each entry reflects a different voice, so a discussion of the book’s voice must indicate the variety of perspective and subject matter. The casual reader may not love every entry, but will surely find several to love.”
—Mary Beth Magee, Examiner.com

“Sick of fly-by journalism and travel dilettantes? The antidote is Lowestoft Chronicle’s most recent anthology, Other Places—a collection of essays, stories, and poetry devoted to the in-depth experience of culture. Whether humorous, touching, or revelatory, these expertly curated pieces throw you in contact with the real.”
— Scott Dominic Carpenter, author of Theory of Remainders and This Jealous Earth