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Winner – Robert Russell Sassor – First Light

Mary Woodbury

September 18, 2014

Watch for these stories in the anthology Winds of Change: Short Stories about our Climate, coming this fall (2015).

 

 

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11 Comments

  1. John Life
    September 27, 2014 @ 10:22 am  ·  Reply

    Great story. So moving, on so many levels, it would melt an ice-heart. Your words are teardrops for life and nature, and an inspiration to read.

    • Rob Sassor
      September 27, 2014 @ 7:39 pm  ·  Reply

      Thank you, John, for your touching words — I’m flattered. I am so grateful to eco-fiction.com for this chance to share my work!

  2. Michael Aisner
    September 27, 2014 @ 9:54 pm  ·  Reply

    There are many climates on this third rock from our sun: that obvious 40-mile paper-thin fragile ecosphere within which we all live; the climate of human interaction with all other living things and themselves; and the climate of possibility, the organized and random nature of all living things. Robert Sassor’s piece is a lovely accessible swath cut thru the climates, a beautiful portrayal of the faces of life, and death. It’s like a writing that feels more fit for a comfy British reader telling the story out loud than even for just the eyes. And from me that’s the highest compliment.

    • Rob Sassor
      October 1, 2014 @ 6:05 pm  ·  Reply

      Dear Michael: I’m speechless. Thank you so much for your generous words. I am honored that you felt this way about the story!

  3. john Atcheson
    September 28, 2014 @ 9:00 pm  ·  Reply

    Rob:

    Congratulations. This is a beautiful story, beautifully written.

    John Atcheson

    • Rob
      January 20, 2015 @ 6:44 am  ·  Reply

      Thank you, John. Your words mean so much coming from a writer of your stature. I was honored to be on the short list with you!

      • Ibrahim Saber
        April 17, 2022 @ 3:53 am  ·  Reply

        It’s really amazing, I’m translating into Arabic and I’m really in needing to have a conversation with you

        • Mary Woodbury
          April 17, 2022 @ 11:55 am  ·  Reply

          Rob is not part of this website, so you might need to research how to contact him.

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  5. Sam
    January 26, 2015 @ 9:23 am  ·  Reply

    Robert, this story is truly beautiful. You are one very talented writer. I love that you used 2nd person point of view so effectively. It is evocative, subtle and powerful. Well done. Worthy winner 🙂 Regards from Australia!

    • Rob Sassor
      March 17, 2015 @ 3:14 pm  ·  Reply

      Thank you, Sam! I am honored by your words. I enjoyed this chance to explore the second person narrative as well. Thanks for reading and engaging!

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