Signs of pain, p.10
Signs of Pain, page 10
On the sign, Cherry rubbed a tiny decoupage of Christ praying.
Sniffing once, Cherry unfolded the flap, propping the sign on the doily under the green shine of her nightstand, where she planned to keep it for the rotation of many lightbulbs to come.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Gratitude to:
Ron Earl Phillips for granting me this opportunity.
Janet Beech and Claremont Forum Writers Group for intensive help.
Tee Clare for reading, critiquing and longtime friendship.
Moe, Ava Calli, Usen Django, the Abuelos.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ilyn Welch crossed the USA in a Buick Special at three months old with her parents, who took up residence around the aerospace industry in Southern California. A sidewalk encounter with an irate Bob Barker while he taped a segment of The Pillsbury Bake-Off began her love for storytelling, which expanded with television, her dear friend. Stints with ballet, art school, nightclubbing and Larry Flynt Publications leave imprints on her writing. Ilyn currently lives with extended family and beloved dogs near dairies, correctional institutions and zanjas. Signs of Pain is her debut novella.
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