Jeff Vande Zande

New Novel

2012-01-06T20:26:00.001-08:00

I learned earlier this week that Bottom Dog Press is going to publish my latest novel entitled American Poet. Set in Saginaw, it's a working-class story of poetry versus activism, fathers and sons, and what it takes to try to make a difference. It's looking like it will be an April release.

Threatened Species

2012-01-05T11:56:00.000-08:00

Went down to Little Forks Outfitters, the Orvis shop in downtown Midland. They were all sold out of my book, Threatened Species. That's always fun to see.

I restocked them with two more copies, just in case you're downtown and looking for something to read.

In the New Year

2011-12-24T09:32:00.000-08:00

I'm told that my article "Sins of the Father" is slated to be published in the January edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education. I'm not sure yet if that's the print or electronic version... or both.

I'm still waiting to hear from Bottom Dog Press on my novel manuscript, American Poet.

Hope all have a good New Year!

Random Plug

2011-12-20T18:24:00.000-08:00

Because he asked me to out of the blue, I'm plugging this guy Ken Brosky's book, The Unauthorized Biography of Michele Bachman... which, as it turns out, is a collection of short stories that have little to nothing to do with Michele Bachman.

It's got some good reviews. Take a chance on it.

My name is Jeff Vande Zande, and I approve of this book plugging.

Buy it: here

University of Michigan

2011-12-18T21:07:00.000-08:00

Looks like I have a stint as a visiting writer at the University of Michigan's Residential College in Ann Arbor on March 14th... provided the world doesn't end before that date.

Damn Mayans.

New Photo

2011-12-17T22:01:00.000-08:00

It was time for a new photograph... one that's a little more honest about the aging I've done.

Deal for December 7th

2011-12-06T07:26:00.000-08:00

My e-book, Threatened Species and Other Stories, will be 50% off tomorrow, Wednesday December 7th.

Check it out in the Untreed Reads bookstore: here

Only available December 7th... though they have other 50% off deals through the entire month of December.

Story in an Anthology

2011-11-13T19:34:00.000-08:00

After giving a reading of Theodore Roethke poems (with JodiAnn Stevenson) at Creative 360 in Midland, I arrived home to an email from the editors at Editions Bibliotekos letting me know that they would be anthologizing my short story "Writing on the Wall" in a forthcoming nature-oriented book entitled, Being Human: Call of the Wild.

Take a Chance on Threatened Species

2011-11-04T19:28:00.000-07:00

If you're stopping by for the first time, consider taking a chance on my book, Threatened Species, in its e-format.

Go to the Untreed Reads store: here

They have it in pretty much every electronic format, including having it delivered to your computer as a PDF.

Thanks!

Excerpt Accepted

2011-10-18T13:25:00.000-07:00

I just learned that an excerpt from my novel-in-progress, American Poet, will be published in a special Theodore Roethke edition of Central Michigan University's Temenos magazine.

More about it: here.

CROSSING has legs

2011-10-18T09:41:00.000-07:00

Michael Randolph just heard that his short film, CROSSING, was also accepted by the Riverside Film Festival in Saginaw.

Check them out: here

Interviewed at Two Ends of the Pen

2011-10-03T06:17:00.000-07:00

Debra L. Martin interviewed me about my book, Threatened Species, for her blog.

Check it out: here

Made in Michigan Film Festival

2011-10-02T06:30:00.000-07:00

Michael Randolph just got the news that his short film CROSSING was accepted into the Lapeer Made in Michigan Film Festival.

It was based on my screenplay, and I tried my hand at acting in it.

Check out the festival: here

New Milestone

2011-09-23T15:05:00.000-07:00

My novel, Into the Desperate Country, finally broke the 600 barrier and has sold 606 copies.

Rattle Poetry Prize

2011-09-16T05:38:00.000-07:00

Turns out that I'm one of the 15 finalists for the Rattle Poetry Prize for 2011.

Details: here

E-Book Bargain from Untreed Reads on Threatened Species

2011-09-06T04:58:00.000-07:00

During September, Untreed Reads has my novella/short story collection, Threatened Species and Other Stories, on sale for under $4.00. You can get it in many electronic formats. Check it out here: Untreed Reads.

If you've been thinking about taking a chance on this book, here's a very reasonable way to do it.

New Pages

2011-08-30T18:01:00.000-07:00

New reviews up at NewPages (here).

I did reviews of Bomb and Polaris in this batch.

Space Squid News

2011-08-15T20:05:00.001-07:00

I recently learned that Space Squid is going to put out an e-book called Best of the Squid. I also learned that they are going to include my flash fiction piece entitled "God's Bodyguard Talks to a Reporter".

Check them out: here

The Cedar Sweeper

2011-08-05T18:54:00.000-07:00

The Cedar Sweeper Magazine is encouraging people to buy a subscription for a friend. In fact, they are offering a special price, both on a subscription and on some advertising. If you value a magazine that focuses on Michigan fly fishing exclusively, you should get a subscription for a friend... and for yourself.

Check out the deal: here

Landscape with Fragmented Figures makes the list...

2011-07-25T06:48:00.000-07:00

The ArtHistoryRag blog posted a list of fifty great novels for art students. My novel, Landscape with Fragmented Figures, made the list!

Check out the rest of the list: here

Publisher Looking to do an Anthology of Nature Stories

2011-07-21T10:02:00.000-07:00

Check it out: here

Feel free to spread the word!

Chronicle of Higher Education

2011-07-17T18:02:00.000-07:00

Upon returning from a weekend of fly fishing, I learned that the Chronicle of Higher Education's Chronicle Review is going to publish an essay of mine.

That made returning from a great fishing trip that much easier.

New Pages

2011-07-17T18:01:00.000-07:00

New literary magazine reviews up at NewPages...here.

In this batch, you'll find two by me.

Kerrytown Bookfest

2011-07-13T07:14:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, September 11, 2011, I will be a speaker at the Kerrytown Bookfest in Ann Arbor.

Check out the schedule of speakers here.

Just try finding me among all the heavy hitters that will be there. Bonnie Jo Campbell, Jaimy Gordon, Laura Kasishcke...

Kind of leaves people saying, "Jeff Who? Never heard of him."

CROSSING... a short film

2011-06-24T21:53:00.000-07:00

Short Film: 'Crossing' from Michael Randolph on Vimeo.

This is based on the opening chapter of my novella, Threatened Species.

Developments

2011-06-22T17:53:00.001-07:00

Keeping myself busy. Working (very slowly) on a new novel entitled American Poet. The number of times I'm charmed by it is about equal to the number of times I'm ready to quit it.

Still doing some freelance writing for The Cedar Sweeper. Get the latest issue (here) for four bucks. I've got an article in it called "Au Sable Surreal" about 96 canoes, a bottle of wine, and a naked and drunk college girl.

I'm also reviewing literary magazines for Bay City's own NewPages (here). It still amazes me that a big, long-historied outfit like NewPages is right here in our own backyard.

Book Signing: Mackinaw Island

2011-06-08T06:27:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, July 9, I'll be signing books (including Threatened Species) at the Mackinaw Island Bookstore along with Central Michigan University poet, Jeffrey Bean.

We will be signing from 2 to 3:30.

In Celebration of my Birthday

2011-06-07T10:23:00.000-07:00

From June 7th to June 10th, you can order any of my books ... and I'll pay the shipping (and I'll sign it).

Just send me an email: jeffvandezande@gmail.com ... and we'll work out the details.

Let's celebrate my 41 years on earth.

Sometimes Blessed I Feel... Yoda

2011-06-04T19:11:00.001-07:00

I had a great time today with my son Max at the Paint Creek One Fly Event. We didn't catch any trout, but Max had a great time catching bluegill in a pond with a french fry-tipped caddis fly. I was able to help raise 25 extra dollars for Casting For Recovery through a few book sales.

This coming Monday, I additionally look forward to reading with Robert Fanning and Jeffrey Bean. Check it out on Facebook... here.

After spending Thursday with my good friend Ken Meisel... well, I just feel blessed!

Three Writers Event

2011-05-31T05:14:00.000-07:00

On Monday, June 6th, I'll be reading with CMU's Robert Fanning and Jeffrey Bean at the Mill Pond Park in downtown Mt. Pleasant.

The event is free and takes place at 2 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

Night Light Revue

2011-05-17T13:49:00.000-07:00

A great blog covering writing in Michigan...here.

Angling Bookstore

2011-05-17T10:04:00.000-07:00

Another place to purchase Threatened Species and Other Stories ... here

Paint Creek One Fly Event

2011-05-16T20:04:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, June 4th, I'll be selling and signing books at the Paint Creek One Fly Event in the Rochester, MI Municipal Park.

The One Fly Event raises money to support Casting for Recovery (here)

As a result, four dollars from every book I sell will go toward Casting for Recovery.

Check out more about the Paint Creek One Fly Event... here.

Think about participating in the actual fishing event!

The Cedar Sweeper

2011-05-02T19:49:00.000-07:00

I just went to MagCloud (here) and ordered my copy of the latest issue of The Cedar Sweeper. It took three minutes, and in no time I was reading the free digital download of the mag that precedes the print copy's arrival by snail mail.

Think about supporting The Cedar Sweeper... they are devoted to fly fishing in Michigan.

I have an article about opening day in this most recent issue.

Trout Underground

2011-04-28T11:33:00.001-07:00

If you've found your way here because of Tom Chandler's recent review of my book, Threatened Species and Other Stories ... welcome!

Email me about getting a discounted, signed copy (let me know that Tom sent you):

jeffvandezande@gmail.com

Here's what some other reviewers have said:

“I pondered each of these stories well after I read them.”
--Seth Norman, Fly Rod and Reel Magazine

"a finely-written tale...buy it and read it every few years."
--Jeffrey Prest, Trout Fiserman Magazine

“Reminiscent of A River Runs Through It.”
--Michael Darmes, Detroit Fly Fishing Examiner

“a glorious Michigan rendition of A River Runs Through It . . . The tension is like heat lightning before a thunderstorm.”
--Bill Castanier, Mittenlit.com

“Threatened Species is a wonderful collection . . . something different and something priceless.”
--Toney Sisk, Wayward Fly Fishing

"...smart, literate, three-dimensional stories about people who fish"
--Quinn Grover, In the Back Eddy

"The author gives the careful reader much to discover just under the surface of the action..."
--Anthony Naples, Casting Around

"Hope, purpose, courage, closure, faith."
--Matthew Smythe, Fishing Poet

“…the book will draw you in and lead you on.”
--Chuck Sams, The Cedar Sweeper Magazine

If you are just now hearing about the Trout Underground review, read it: Trout Underground

In Celebration of National Poetry Month...

2011-04-26T05:03:00.001-07:00

the Lansing Online News selected one of my poems. It is today's poem of the day:

here.

Book Worms E-Book Giveaway

2011-04-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

Over at the Book Worms site, they are giving away two e-copies of Threatened Species and Other Stories: here. Looks like an interesting group to think about joining.

Check Out the Jeff Vande Zande page on Facebook

2011-04-05T20:27:00.000-07:00

Go ahead and "like" my page on Facebook: here

Necessary Fiction Update

2011-04-03T19:51:00.001-07:00

As I've mentioned, Necessary Fiction is serializing my latest novella, The Slow Moon Climbs. A chapter is being published every other day during the month of April. If you missed the beginning, the first two chapters (and all subsequent chapters) can be found in the NF archives: here. If you are reading it, I'd love to hear what you think.

Writer in Residence at Necessary Fiction

2011-03-31T06:47:00.000-07:00

Starting Friday, April 1, I will be the virtual writer-in-residence at the website Necessary Fiction (here).

For my writer-in-residence stint, Necessary Fiction editor, Steve Himmer, is going to serialize my new novella, The Slow Moon Climbs, over the month of April, publishing a chapter every other day.

Check out Steve's introduction to my residency: here.

I'm looking forward to it, and I hope a few people find the time to read the novella.

Kindle Edition of Threatened Species!

2011-03-29T05:33:00.000-07:00

Of course, it's been in its e-form on the Untreed Reads Store (here) for a few days now. Still, I think in many people's minds, e-reader means Kindle.

It takes a few days for the Kindle conversion to finalize, but it looks as though it's happened.

Threatened Species and Other Stories is now a Kindle book: here.

I love Untreed Reads pricing: $4.99!

What a great way to take a chance on a book that one might be on the fence about.

Of course, if you need the tactile feel of a traditional book, it remains available from Whistling Shade Press as well: here.

I've also checked with the police, and it turns out that owning both versions is perfectly legal.

More Good Words for Threatened Species

2011-03-26T22:16:00.001-07:00

Tom Chandler of the blog The Trout Underground (here) had this to say about Threatened Species on Goodreads:

"Threatened Species is a short fiction collection, and while the fly fishing hovers in the background of several stories, these are not fly fishing-centric tales.

Instead, most of these well-written stories deal with people struggling with loss or change, and while the writing is engaging, it's far removed from the happy trails normally trod by fly fishing writers.

Those expecting typical fly fishing fare will probably not love this story collection, but those looking for well-written stories about people struggling with life's trials likely will.

Vande Zande's prose is taut and spare, and the cumulative effect of his writing is that of a snare drum; staccato bursts of energy interwoven with characters often teetering on the edge.

Good stuff, and I'm interested in reading more."

I like this review, and Tom is correct. These are not stories of fly fishing...these are stories of people who happen to also fly fish.

A couple of the stories in the collection have nothing to do with fly fishing.

From what I hear from Tom, he intends to post a slightly longer review of the book on his blog...soon.

Threatened Species E-Release!

2011-03-25T14:15:00.000-07:00

Threatened Species is available for immediate purchase from the Untreed Reads store...

here.

Over the next few weeks, it will become available for the Nook, for Kindle...for pretty much all electronic formats.

Stay tuned.

Untreed Reads has it for a great price: $4.99!

The Middle Floor

2011-03-19T20:11:00.001-07:00

A very short flash piece of mine entitled "The Middle Floor" is up at Wrong Tree Review:

here.

Larry Smith Interview

2011-03-19T19:22:00.000-07:00

Larry Smith of Bottom Dog Press published the first story I ever had published entitled "Layoff". Then, he went on to publish my first collection of short stories, Emergency Stopping and Other Stories. Most recently, he published my novel, Landscape with Fragmented Figures.

When I think of it...he's been a big part of my literary career.

Thanks, Larry!

I just found out there's an interview with Larry over at Word Riot. Check it out: here.

Review of Threatened Species in The Cedar Sweeper

2011-03-04T16:45:00.001-08:00

Chuck Sams over at The Cedar Sweeper reviewed my book, Threatened Species and Other Stories, in their most recent issue. He wrote,

"The human story of a man lost who finally might have found his way and of the tender moments between father and son makes this book well worth the read. And while reading about Ed and watching him never really develop into the man that he should be is painful; he is a good teacher, showing us that despair can never really be a strategy. The fly fishing is really the icing on the cake and if you even have a remote interest in the fly, the book will draw you in and lead you on."

If you want to read the rest of the review (and the rest of a great issue of The Cedar Sweeper!) you can download a PDF copy for one dollar: here. You can also purchase a print copy. Or, you can go to The Cedar Sweeper site above and get information about how to subscribe.

Threatened Species goes into e-version

2011-02-28T20:36:00.000-08:00

It's been a few months in coming, but my book, Threatened Species and Other Stories, will soon see its e-release...handled by the e-publisher, Untreed Reads.

Though it isn't in their store yet, it soon will be. In fact, it will make its debut in its e-form while I'm away on a cruise, unable to promote it.

So, in early March, stop by Untreed Reads and pick up the e-version of Threatened Species.

Do it for the children.

I Added Some Links

2011-02-23T05:15:00.000-08:00

You'll see some new permanent links on the main page. These are sites of things literary and artistic happening in the Great Lakes Bay Region. I will be adding to them as I come across more. Some of these sites have things for sale (chapbooks of poetry, etc). If you want to support the local literary/arts scene, you might consider purchasing something.

The sites I've highlighted represent cutting edge endeavors in the area...folks trying to make this place something more than what it has become in many folks' minds.

Support Thoreau!

2011-02-21T19:44:00.000-08:00

The auction began today...

here.

The Cedar Sweeper

2011-02-20T07:45:00.000-08:00

I've been writing some articles for The Cedar Sweeper, a newish magazine dedicated to fly fishing in Michigan. I know a few of you who come here fly fish. Please think about subscribing. Information for doing so can be found on their site.

Their most recent issue is a special fly tying issue. Their upcoming issue will have a review of my book, Threatened Species and Other Stories.

Thoreau Society

2011-02-19T09:04:00.000-08:00

There's an online auction starting on Monday that supports the efforts of the Thoreau Society.

Check it out: here.

I donated four copies of my novel, Into the Desperate Country. Looks like they're starting the bidding at $5.00, so it's an inexpensive way to get one... and to support a good cause.

Just stay away from that Concordopoly game... that's mine!

If You're In Traverse City...

2011-02-02T12:13:00.000-08:00

On Monday, February 14th, I will be interviewed on the radio by Ron Jolly of WTCM NewsTalk 580 at 9:10 a.m.

Every Monday morning Mr. Jolly has a book segment that includes author interviews and announcements about book signings and other related events.

Mr. Jolly will be talking to me about Threatened Species and Other Stories in advance of my book signing at Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City on Thursday, February 17th at 6 p.m.

Hope to meet you at the book signing!

A Review (as it appeared in the UK's Trout Fisherman Magazine)

2011-01-26T14:01:00.000-08:00

THREATENED SPECIES $14
Jeff Vande Zande
Paperback, 174 pages
Available from Whistling Shade Press (www.whistlingshade.com) or
Itasca Books (www.itascabooks.com)

A NOVELLA and five short stories, the
book’s principal tale involves a fishing trip
across the northern USA by a divorced
father and his young son.
Danny is soon to move to Paris with
his mother and her second husband
and for his father Ed Winters, the fishing
trip becomes a prolonged goodbye, as a
fortnight’s companionship on the river
bank and the road brings Ed’s sense of
impending loss ever more sharply into
focus.

A man who’s made a habit of running
away at the first sign of trouble, as his
brother-in-law points out when the
travelling anglers spend a few nights with
him, Ed’s realisation of his mistakes dawns
too late and anger and frustration form an
increasingly prominent backdrop to the
innocent pursuit of cutthroat trout and
elusive grayling.

Eventually, he makes yet another
mistake and before long, father and son
have a bounty hunter hot on their heels as
Danny’s mother begins to panic as to her
son’s fate.

This is not A River Runs Through It:
fishing is merely the background here
to a tale of relationships and regret, yet
that does not detract from the story one
bit. The long miles of driving in search of
new waters, the scenario of father and
son with the world briefly their oyster will
strike a chord with any fisherman.

You’re normally entitled to fear the
worst when a writer has to bring his
own book to your attention for review
but Vande Zande is the rare exception.
Skillfully weaving the story from the
viewpoints of three different people, he
doesn’t waste a single word, drawing you
so deeply into a finely-written tale that you
can almost feel the bumps in the road as
you read it. The ending is perfect, neither
twee nor far-fetched.

If you like good writing, buy it. (Two of
the quintet of short stories also involve
fishing).

More importantly, though, if you’ve
ever taken life’s most fundamental
relationships for granted, buy it and read it
every few years. It will cure you.

--Jeffrey Prest, Features Editor

Reading Series

2011-01-14T05:24:00.000-08:00

Gina Myers has a really strong reading series going on over at the Court Street Gallery in Old Town Saginaw.

Check it out: here.

If you can, show up and support it!

New Review

2011-01-09T17:08:00.000-08:00

Over on his blog, Charles Dodd White had some good things to say about my novel, Landscape with Fragmented Figures. Check it out: here.

Charles also has some cool things going on. Check out his own book, Lambs of Men, when you go over to his blog...and, Degrees of Elevation, a collection of Appalachian writing that he helped to edit for Bottom Dog Press.

Threatened Species and Other Stories

2010-12-29T16:17:00.000-08:00

Whistling Shade Press remains the most supportive way to buy this book. More than anything, it profits the publisher...though I profit a little, too. Support small presses!

Things in the New Year

2010-12-19T18:18:00.000-08:00

On Monday, January 24th, I'll be reading at Central Michigan University with Ken Meisel. The Wellspring Literary Series events will take place in the gallery of the newly expanded Art Reach Center, located at 111 East Broadway in Downtown Mt. Pleasant. Reading is at 7p.m.

On Thursday, February 17th from 6 to 8 p.m., I'll be signing copies of Threatened Species and Other Stories at Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City.

And, the new year should see you purchasing Matt Bell's new book, How They Were Found. Find out the various ways you can do that here.

The Neighborhood Division

2010-12-06T11:44:00.000-08:00

If you are from Canada and have questions about my short story, "The Neighborhood Division" drop me an email: jcvandez@delta.edu

Another Blogger's review of Threatened Species

2010-12-01T13:35:00.000-08:00

at Fishing Poet.

A New Review of Threatened Species

2010-11-19T11:46:00.000-08:00

Anthony Naples reviews Threatened Species which is followed by an interview he did with me.

Casting Around

Star-Crossed Lovers

2010-11-10T13:37:00.000-08:00

A New Review of Threatened Species

2010-11-03T05:38:00.000-07:00

Check it out.

Discount Noir (a new e-book) is ready for purchase.

2010-10-22T05:05:00.000-07:00

Murder and mayhem set in Walmart (fictionalized as Megamart)

Check it out . . . and check out the incredible price!

From Untreed Reads: Discount Noir

Bill Castanier Looks at a New Literature of Work Anthology

2010-10-07T16:18:00.001-07:00

Click right here.

New Piece up . . .

2010-10-03T15:39:00.000-07:00

. . . at elimae

A New Book from Coffee House Press

2010-09-29T10:41:00.001-07:00

My story "Layoff" is anthologized in this book . . . along with a lot of other working-stiff words by the likes of Walt Whitman, Bob Dylan, Eminem, Philip Levine, Bonnie Jo Campbell . . . and many more.

Get it here.

Threatened Species Review

2010-09-29T04:53:00.001-07:00

A thorough, honest, and thoughtful review of Threatened Species over at the blog, In the Back Eddy.

Thanks to Quinn Grover for his time.

A Couple Things

2010-09-24T14:15:00.000-07:00

First, I just learned that in October, I'll have a flash piece up at elimae.

This acceptance by elimae officially makes me five years younger . . . so I got that going for me.

Also, earlier this summer, Seth Norman of Fly Rod and Reel Magazine reviewed my book, Threatened Species and Other Stories.

The review was in a print issue, but now it's up on their site. Use this link (scroll down to the second book).

Up Coming and News

2010-09-18T07:10:00.000-07:00

I'll be speaking at some writing conferences this fall:

On Saturday, October 2, I'll be the guest speaker at the 27th annual Peninsula Writers Fall Writing Conference. Check it out here.

On Saturday, October 9, I'll be the keynote speaker at the 6th Annual Gateway to Writing Workshop in Standish:

Cost: $20, lunch and materials included in the day-long event -- 9:00am-3:00pm. Workshop registration deadline is Tuesday, October 5. Make checks payable to Mid Michigan Writers and send to PO Box 924, Standish, MI 48658.

A little more about the conference and what they say about me:

"His keynote address will be “From Unpublished to Published: What I Learned Along the Way” and he will lead a writing workshop entitled “Making Your Sentences Sing: Style and Line Editing”. This workshop day is geared to both novice and seasoned writers. Don’t miss this valuable workshop in your own backyard!"

I also want to thank the following fly fishing shops for carrying my book, Threatened Species and Other Stories:

Little Forks Fly Shop, Midland, MI
Gates Au Sable Lodge, Grayling, MI
Colton Bay Outfitters, Ann Arbor, MI
Northern Angler, Traverse City, MI
Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company, Rockford, MI

Support these shops!

Saginaw Art Market

2010-09-15T07:16:00.000-07:00

Follow this link to find out about the Saginaw Art Market in Old Town Saginaw next Thursday.

The Court Street Gallery will be the central location, but Old Town overall should be really alive that night. Help make it more alive by coming out and supporting local artists.

I'll be at the Court Street Gallery selling and signing books.

I'll be in an anthology

2010-09-07T09:41:00.000-07:00

Some time ago, a friend and editor challenged me to write a flash fiction piece set in Walmart. I rose to the task and, as it turns out, many writers also rose to the task. Our work has been collected, represented by an agent, and will come out from Untreed Reads Publishing.

The e-book is called Discount Noir.

Check it out.

Necessary Fiction

2010-09-02T17:11:00.000-07:00

Steve Himmer over at Necessary Fiction finds yet another of my flash fiction pieces to be . . . well, necessary fiction. The story, "Marriage with Time Lapse", should be up on NF's site some time in October.

Steve is a great editor that gets in there and makes actual helpful comments on the work. He pushed me to make my piece much stronger.

Thanks, Steve!

I made Bill Castanier's list!

2010-08-23T20:34:00.001-07:00

The Fall Reading List

Another Place to Get Threatened Species

2010-08-21T14:08:00.000-07:00

http://flyfishingcreations.com/books.aspx

Recent Acceptance

2010-08-19T07:23:00.001-07:00

I just learned that a story of mine entitled "Lilac in October" will be published by Existere. This is the third story of mine that they've published. It's a great magazine.

Check it out: Existere

For a 360 degree view . . .

2010-08-17T13:25:00.000-07:00

of the Great Lakes Bay Region . . . check out . . .

360 Main Street . . . here.

Dog Ears Books, Northport, MI

2010-08-16T10:57:00.000-07:00

This Friday, August 20th, I'll be giving a reading and signing books at Dog Ears Books in Northport, MI from 4 to 6.

If you know anyone who lives in that area . . . well, feel free to spread the word.

Fly Fishing Magazine in Michigan

2010-08-15T17:34:00.001-07:00

If you fly fish in Michigan, you might be interested in The Cedar Sweeper.

They've taken an interest in Threatened Species and Other Stories, and it looks like I might be writing an article or two for them.

I like that they focus on Michigan fly fishing exclusively.

Consider subscribing.

Good Words from Bill Castanier

2010-08-14T20:03:00.000-07:00

Bill Castanier of the Lansing City Pulse and Mittenlit had this to say about my book, Threatened Species and Other Stories.

"Jeff Vande Zande, who must teach an amazing writing class at Delta College, writes with a tenderness befitting a young boy, his dad and the lingering shadows of a divorce on their last Michigan camping trip in “Threatened Species”. The tension is like heat lightning before a thunderstorm".

Midwest Book Review (a brief review of Threatened Species)

2010-08-09T21:13:00.000-07:00

Losing contact with one's kin can be a devastating thing. "Threatened Species" tells the story of Ed Winters and his son Danny, who face only two weeks together before he's whisked away out of America to Paris. Along with five short stories, Jeff Zande tells a story of the bonds between father and son, and gives readers quite the value of entertainment and poignancy with "Threatened Species".

Not sure who "Jeff Zande" is but . . .

I think sometimes people think that Vande is my middle name. If your last name was Zande, would you saddle your kid with Vande for a middle name?

On the Clock: Contemporary Short Stories of Work

2010-08-02T17:26:00.000-07:00

For over a year, I've been co-editing a collection of short stories with Josh Maday for Bottom Dog Press. The book will be out soon, and it's a killer. It's a collection of post-industrial fiction from some really good writers, like Bonnie Jo Campbell, Michael Martone, Pete Fromm, Jim Daniels, Lolita Hernandez and many others.

Find more here (including ordering information): Bottom Dog Press.

A New Review of Threatened Species

2010-07-16T21:55:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Toney Sisk for the favorable review of Threatened Species.

Check it out here.

Recent Acceptance

2010-07-16T20:37:00.000-07:00

I just found out tonight that a story of mine entitled "Renovation" will appear in the Fall issue of Fifth Wednesday Journal. A past story of mine appeared in FWJ, and I was really impressed with the look and editorial vision of the magazine.

Check them out here: FWJ

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Fly Rod and Reel Magazine

2010-07-09T11:25:00.000-07:00

If you googled me because you read the review of my book, Threatened Species and Other Stories, in Fly Rod and Reel Magazine (and you're looking to buy a copy), send me an email. I can set you up with a discount and a signed copy.

jcvandez@delta.edu

Reading and Signing

2010-07-07T13:32:00.000-07:00

Things are often pretty slow in the summer as far as readings and book signings go . . . at least for me.

But, I have an event coming up that I'm already looking forward to.

It's a reading and a book signing at Dog Ear Books in Northport, MI (Leelanau Peninsula) on Friday, August 20 from 4-6 p.m.

If you know anyone who lives or vacations in Northport, please let them know.

A Good Review

2010-07-06T06:55:00.000-07:00

P.J. Grath, owner of Dog Ear Books up in Northport, MI, wrote a nice review of Threatened Species and Other Stories.

Check it out: here

Just A Reminder

2010-06-25T14:51:00.001-07:00

If you are interested in purchasing a copy of my new book, Threatened Species and Other Stories, and you are thinking of doing it online, please consider buying directly from the source -- Whistling Shade Press.

It's better for the press, better for me . . . and maybe better for the world.

Review Forthcoming

2010-06-11T22:45:00.000-07:00

I just learned that my new book, Threatened Species and Other Stories, will be reviewed in the next issue of Fly Rod and Reel Magazine.

Upcoming Reading

2010-06-07T14:34:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday, June 15th, I will be reading with Ken Meisel and JodiAnn Stevenson at Espresso Express in Bay City at 7 p.m. They are located on Water Street. Should be a good reading. Hope you can make it.

A Story of Mine at Bananafish

2010-05-31T20:06:00.000-07:00

Bananafish

Thanks to Daniel McDermott for taking the story and running a pretty great looking online magazine!

Wigleaf Top 50 Very Short Stories of 2010

2010-05-20T09:27:00.000-07:00

I'm on the list!

wigleaf

Just a Reminder

2010-05-09T20:08:00.000-07:00

This coming Thursday, I will be officially launching my new book from Whistling Shade Press, Threatened Species and Other Stories. The launch will take place at the Court Street Gallery in Old Town Saginaw at 7 p.m. For the launch, I will read a few poems and then a few short chapters from the book's novella, "Threatened Species".

Reading with me will be Saginaw's fabulous Gina Myers. Her latest book is A Model Year.

Hope to see you there!

Events and News

2010-05-04T14:56:00.000-07:00

This Thursday, I'll be signing books at Golden Gallery in downtown Bay City from 5 to 8 as a part of their monthly Gallery Walk. A portion of each book sale goes toward supporting Golden Gallery.

The following Thursday, May 13, I'll be at Court Street Gallery in Old Town Saginaw to launch my new book, Threatened Species and Other Stories. The launch begins at 7 p.m.. I'll be reading with the most excellent, Gina Myers.

Finally, I just learned today that a flash fiction piece of mine will soon appear on www.bananafishmagazine.com

Hope to see you at an event!

Review at Detroit Fly Fishing Examiner

2010-04-26T13:41:00.001-07:00

Some good words said about Threatened Species and Other Stories . . .

here.

If you came here by way of the Detroit Fly Fishing Examiner, drop me an email, and you can get my new book signed . . . and at a discount. jcvandez@delta.edu

"Load" at The Fiction Circus

2010-04-21T15:06:00.000-07:00

My story "Load" is now up at the Fiction Circus. If you don't like reading on a screen, just hit play on the handy Mp3 of the story. It's me reading it.

Load

Reading at NMU

2010-04-20T20:58:00.000-07:00

I will be giving a reading of my work at the Women's Federated Clubhouse in Marquette, MI on Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. as a part of Northern Michigan University's Visiting Writers Series.

New Location

2010-04-16T14:39:00.001-07:00

My new book, Threatened Species and Other Stories, is now available for purchase at the Orvis fly shop in downtown Midland.

"Smolder" published . . . finally

2010-04-14T10:50:00.000-07:00

After many near-misses, one of my favorite short stories, "Smolder", has found a home at Michigan State University's . . .

The Offbeat.

Whistling Shade Press

2010-04-12T19:05:00.001-07:00

Now, if you want to use paypal (and support a small press), please purchase a copy of my new book, Threatened Species and Other Stories, directly from Whistling Shade Press.

Order the book!

MichiganOntheFly.com

2010-04-11T07:07:00.000-07:00

Ken Van Every over at www.MichiganOntheFly.com has been kind enough to put up an amazon link to my new book, Threatened Species and Other Stories.

The link is even on their main page!