My First Published Micro-memoir!

As a change of pace, I'm pleased to announce that, instead of my usual poetry or fiction, I just published my first piece of creative nonfiction (CNF), a 100-word micro-memoir in the excellent online journal Five Minutes. Here's the link: https://www.fiveminutelit.com/five-minutes/truth-in-detail

Enjoy!

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  1. Linda JK lindakohler.comApril 19, 2026 at 5:33 PM

    Congratulations! I loved reading this—such a resonant piece.

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    1. Toni ArtusoApril 28, 2026 at 11:46 AM

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it. It was fun to write and craft.

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