Up Front

Ken Rivard

ISBN 10: 1771617608 / ISBN 13: 9781771617604

Published by Mosaic Press, CA, 2024

About this Item

Following the enormous success of CanalWatch, Ken Rivard reaffirms his place as an original master of flash fiction with Up Front. Up Front is an electrifying collection of flash fiction stories, each approximately 500 words in length, that are based on actual events that occurred during the beginning and ending years in an inner-city, secondary school. Each story attempts to capture the energy of a specific moment in the real lives of adolescents while pulsating with the raw energy and emotion of these young lives. Some stories ingeniously loop back on themselves, with the final line echoing the opening, creating a captivating narrative frame.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Up Front
• Publisher: Mosaic Press, CA
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1771617608
• ISBN 13: 9781771617604
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Raw energy and emotion ignite in these flash fiction stories of inner-city school life.

Ken Rivard's Up Front captures the fleeting moments that shape young lives. In concise, powerful narratives, he explores the raw energy and vulnerability of adolescents navigating the complexities of school, family, and identity. Each story pulsates with emotion, offering a glimpse into their world.

These stories loop back on themselves, creating a captivating narrative frame. Up Front is for readers who appreciate concise, impactful fiction that explores the depths of human experience. Discover the power of flash fiction and connect with the lives of these unforgettable characters. Experience the energy of adolescence in these short stories.

About the Author

KEN RIVARD was born in Montreal and received his Masters Degree from McGill University. He has published 11 books in a variety of genres, including flash fiction, poetry, children’ s literature, and the novel. His writing has appeared in numerous anthologies, publications, and on CBC Radio. The expansive Alberta sky drew him to Calgary, where he has lived since 1976.