About

Don Wolford

Bio: Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog. I was born and raised in a large Catholic family in northeast Ohio. I fell in love with literature in college (many years ago). I dabbled in writing off and on over the years but found I wasn't ready to write. I hadn't lived enough yet. Now I'm pushing 60 and am a serious writer. Over the past six years I've written nine novels and almost 20 short stories. I write literary fiction mostly but also write in other genres (e.g., historical fiction, fantasy, humor). I published an article in the journal Studies in American Jewish Literature. It's called "The Shattered Flask: Creation Gone Awry in Bernard Malamud's God's Grace." I'd love to hear your comments on my writing and anything else you want to say. Thanks.

View complete profile

 

83 thoughts on “About”

  7. Hi Don

    Thank you for visiting my blog and following me. I appreciate it.

    I went to graduate school in North East Ohio! So that part of the country will always hold a special place in my heart.

    It is inspiring that you circled back and picked your passion for writing. That is wonderful. I am very much looking foward to getting to know your work.

    Like

    Reply

  12. Don, thank you for following my blog. I love meeting fellow writers and reading their work. I, too, picked up the pen later in life. Now I’m searching for the voice needed to tell a good tale.

    Good luck with your endeavors. I look forward to reading more of your work.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  14. Thank you for the immediate like and follow Don. That post was a sort of coming-out and re-entering the world of creative writing. I’m still a bit shaky, literally (pun intended). So thank you again for being there.

    I look forward to reading you.

    Like

    Reply

  21. Hi Don! I must admit, when I saw “A writer of literary fiction”, I got excited. There doesn’t seem to be many of “us” on the blogosphere… Thanks for stopping by and I’m off to explore your world!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  24. Thanks for taking the time to read my blog….I really like your stories and your CV is very impressive. I can only hope to work up to something similar one day!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

    1. Joanna, thanks. You’ve set an ambitious goal in writing 24 short stories in 12 months. Do you submit them for publication? Are you familiar with NewPages.com? Good luck.

      Like

      Reply

      1. Hi Don, yup it is an ambitious challenge, that’s for sure. I’m on track so far this year – just hope I can keep it up. The year is shaping up to be a bit crazier than I anticipated so scheduling writing time isn’t quite as straightforward as I envisaged in January (as evidenced by how long it’s taken me to reply to you!). But hey, c’est la vie. Yes, I do submit them all in writing competitions but I decided to focus on the writing side of the challenge, rather than a goal to try to be selected in a specific number as the odds are quite low that I’ll get anywhere! Thanks for the tip about NewPages.com, I hadn’t come across that site before….best wishes, Jo

        Liked by 1 person

  27. I’m an old Clevelander who, after warm weather wandering has landed in Terre Haute, IN.

    I’m glad you liked “Down the Hall On Your Left.”
    I hope you will visit often.

    John Kraft

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  30. Hi Don thanks for following. I’m following you back. I too live in northeastern Ohio. Are you still in the area?

    Like

    Reply

      1. Oh no kidding! I’m in Poland. Have you ever heard of Fallen City Writers workshop? I’m trying to make it there tomorrow for the first time.

        Like

  32. Hi there,
    I read through some of your writing, and I like what I see.
    Forget about waiting for the big publishing deal and just do it on Amazon. I assure you it won’t be a mistake.
    Keep us posted.
    PS: I looked for your work on Goodreads (and they cover every book ever published) but couldn’t find you. Time to come out, Don. I’ll be rooting for you.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  34. Thanks for thr follow,Don. I look forward to reading much more from your blog – currently waiting for a taxi, so not a good time to immerse myself in your writing.
    Rennie

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  35. Hey! You followed my blog over at rookisland.wordpress.com a few days ago, and I just wanted to let you know I’m moving my site to matthewvenezia.wordpress.com and I’d really appreciate your continued support! Thank you!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  38. Thank you for the follow. I just met someone who just published a book older than you! 😉 His is a trilogy and he is rocking it! Keep writing for the love of telling a story and your time will come! I look forward to reading more of your excerpts and posts.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

Leave a comment