Sometimes It's New York

Delving into the interior lives of an array of characters, this collection of short stories conveys the author's Texas roots with a New York twist, providing a look at Americana with humor and poignancy. These stories provide a rich collection of unforgettable characters -- a jealous writer, a lonely doctor, a coffee addict, a would-be nun, a wealthy artist, a baffled blacksmith, and many others -- the doomed and the blessed. Set mostly in New York City, this book provides acute portraits of contemporary culture.