Flash 100

From slice-of-life intimacy to the harrowing consequences of war and corruption, Don Tassone's Flash 100 is a riveting collection that echoes voices like Dennis Johnson. Cultural critique, dreams and ghosts swirl into these stories with at times sharp precision. Loneliness and regret permeate these stories, yet so too does an opening to push back against corruption and cruelty. Ultimately, this collection reflects much of the disarray of the current world - but with a poignant highlight on how there is hope, should we seek it.

- Erin Jamieson, author of Sky of Ashes, Land of Dreams

The best of these stories evoke that unexpected jolt of joy you get when finding a five-dollar bill on the sidewalk. A twist on the everyday, a moment to reflect and be grateful.

- John Young, author of Erica Brown's War and Getting Huge

Classic Tassone. Nourishment for the soul. Highly recommended.

- Gordon Lawrie, author of Grace Notes: Collected Short Stories

New, fast-paced, precise and appealing short stories for those who like getting right down to the heart of the matter. Each story shapes our understanding poetically and profoundly, leaving the reader with much to consider without wallowing in needless words.

- Libby Belle, author of Box of Secrets

These riveting tales are engaging, thought-provoking and even transformative.

- Paritosh Chandra Dugar, author of Leaves of Life

Roam through this collection that Tassone calls "new quick fiction" and see how much "truthiness" you can find. It's the feeling in your gut. Sometimes it's truthiness about yourself. Sometimes you see others in a story. Sometimes you see how fake stuff in the world can make you miss what is real and important.

- Kathy Toerner Kennedy, author of Flood of Courage

Tassone's prose is deceptively simple, wielding allegory, irony and swift epiphanies to probe the human condition. This collection moves from intimate portraits of grief and connection to biting political satire about authoritarianism and technological overreach, reflecting on mortality, ambition and the fragile bonds between people.

- Sarah Harkness, The Book Commentary