Readings and happenings.
Proud professional member
PEN USA.
March 2020!!!
Wonderful interview with UC Irvine's Writers on Writing host, Marrie Stone, explores the nature of short story writing, the issues unique to women, and the importance of personal narrative.
Listen to the podcast.
Recent stories published.
Anonymous Woman in Typishly.
Rest in Peace in Jewish Literary Journal.
Pas de Deux in Parhelion Magazine.
There and Then at The Write Launch.
Only Now in Literary Mama!
Latest Guest Blog:
Short Stories Soothe the Soul
Special blog on the power of stories to keep us sane when bombarded by mass and social media messages. Soothe your soul - read a story. Read the blog at Women Writers Women's Books
New Story commissioned by Laguna Beach Literary Arts... presented at Laguna Art Museum 1/20/2020. Inspired by a painting by Kenton Nelson. Read it here!
"Hi Randy, I want to let you know how much I enjoyed your book. You are extraordinarily talented. I look forward to your next book.
Kathleen, Laguna Beach
Attention Book Groups!
More than 20 groups read and discussed
COLORS OF THE WHEEL and a similar number read SIGNS OF LIFE. I was happy to attend many of these,
on both coasts, for lively conversation and analysis. Always happy to join the discussion. Contact me.
"The road goes north and south, you choose which way you go." So goes a thought running throughout the new novel "Colors of the Wheel." The insightful novel captures some of the complexities of race consciousness in America. The well-written segmented character developments blend into a composite of unified reflection on nuances of race, culture and society. Something for everyone. Good discussion novel, especially for white folks. Can't speak for people of color. I've purchased a number of copies to give to friends.
Ronald S. Moore, San Leandro, California
Great review from Kirkus!!!
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/randy-kraft/colors-of-the-wheel/
Interview at KX 93.5 Laguna Radio
"The Friendship Show" with Mark Miller and Scott Hayes. January 2014. "Colors of the Wheel." Some great surprises!