Noted Northland blogger, writer, and reporter (Business North) recently read my second short story collection, Kulkuri (Vagabond) and Other Stories and had some very nice things to say about the work.
“Kulkuri (Vagabond) and Other Short Stories, is Munger’s second collection of short fiction. Published in 2020 by Cloquet River Press, I found his book at the Duluth Public Library on a shelf featuring local authors. It wasn’t long before I drew two early conclusions. Mark Munger is a serious writer. He’s also an impressive wordsmith.
Though he has been primarily a novelist, he is likewise adept at short-form fiction. Someone once described the novel as a short story in baggy clothes. I liked that. The best short stories are tight, compact and pack a punch. Munger has clearly honed his craft and has good instincts as regards pacing.
He is also not afraid to takes chances and try new things. There’s no formula in his storycrafting. The singular thread in this stories is a sense of place, Northern Minnesota, with its geography, history and people.”
Read the entire review here:
Again, my sincere thanks to my writerly friend for highlighting work that not always has an audience.
Peace
Mark
