" ... one man loved the pilgrim soul in you ... "
William Butler Yeats


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Pilgrim Soul offers reflections about my fiction, culture, religion, Puerto Rican identity, and writing craft. It also includes a series called A Hero’s Journey featuring individuals who have shown great courage or who have changed the world significantly. A common theme is that of pilgrimage; secular and spiritual, individual and collective. I often will cite short stories to express my views.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Newly Published Short Story - “Anna B’s Owner”




“I hear your brother’s living on a boat in the Florida Keys.”

I stared at this childhood friend, in town for a short visit, who had no idea what he had just done. Finally, I heard myself say, “Really? Where in the Florida Keys?”

“I don't know where exactly.” He squinted. “It's not Key West or I think I'd remember. Not Key Largo either . . . .”

Please don’t remember, Bob.

For the rest of the story, please continue reading at the SNReview.


3 comments:

Judy Croome said...

Another story published! Well done, Judith! You're really smokin' hot these days. Just goes to show what cutting down on social media does to improve your writing...I really must follow your example! :)

Judy, South Africa

Hank said...

I thought it the best of your writing that I have read. I liked it. The finish reminded me of Ron Rash.

Judith Mercado said...

Judy, yes, limiting social media participation has helped me, though I must say sometimes it is really hard to stay away.

Hank, thank you. That is high praise indeed.