Steve Cushman’s novel, Portisville, was published in 2004 and named winner of the Novello Literary Award. His short fiction has appeared in The North American Review, 100% Pure Florida Fiction, Lake Effect, Village Rambler, Hurricane Review and the Raleigh News & Observer. He currently works as an X-ray Technologist in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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.