Jim Ruland is a veteran of the Navy, the author of the short story collection Big Lonesome, and the host of Vermin on the Mount: an irreverent reading series in the heart of L.A.’s Chinatown. Jim lives in San Diego and works in an Indian casino.
Jim Ruland is a veteran of the Navy, the author of the short story collection Big Lonesome, and the host of Vermin on the Mount: an irreverent reading series in the heart of L.A.’s Chinatown. Jim lives in San Diego and works in an Indian casino.
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In September 2022 SmokeLong launched a workshop environment/community christened SmokeLong Fitness. This community workshop is happening right now on our dedicated workshop site. If you choose to join us, you will work in a small group of around 15-20 participants to give and receive feedback on flash narratives—one new writing task each week.