52 Stories and Poems: Jackson Bliss
Jackson Bliss is a writer of short stories who has been published in numerous journals. http://jacksonbliss.blogspot.com/ I think I found his story "The Molestation of Skinny Boys" while searching for something else. What does it matter? He is a new writer to read and enjoy. Actually Jackson Bliss is not new. He looks as if he is in his early thirties. At this time Bliss is working on his Ph.D. in literature and creative writing at the University of Southern California. To read more about Jackson Bliss's educational pursuits click here. I think people learn many important lessons through life experience. "The Molestation of Skinny Boys" is a late better than never coming of age story. Twenty eight year old Jean-Boy (that is what I said) takes a trip from New York to Dakar, Senegal to visit his father's family. His French mother suggested he go even though interaction with family can be difficult. When Jean-Boy arrives ...