Homer V. Jones

"Fine as Frog Hair" by Ashley Fontainne once again reminds me of why I stop whatever I'm doing to read whatever it is she chooses to write. In this short story, Ashley's Southern roots shine through. And in the best tradition of Flannery O'Connor, Lee Smith or Pat Conroy, I was immediately caught up in her characters and their stories. Ashley excels at writing people you immediately identify with, and can capture the essence of time and place in just a few words. If "Fine as Frog Hair" is any indication, I'd love to see her release a collection of short stories. It's an art form that is extremely hard to capture, but Ashley manages to do it just right.… (plus d'informations)