“Vatsal is an exceptional writer and gifted historian...”
—Falls Church News-Press
Stories
Magnetic Sleep
Published in the Brooklyn Rail
Little Sister brushed the teapot with her fingertips. It had been a mistake to brew the leaves early. Father—which was what they all called her husband—didn’t believe in reheating so the entire preparation would have to be discarded if the physician didn’t arrive within the next five to ten minutes. She adjusted the sandwiches on the tray. Chicken, cucumber, liver.…”
Vladimir Vladimirovich Takes A Drive
Published in the literatur.review
One morning in August, I was jogging in place slowly, waiting for the light to turn on 34th Avenue. Slowly, because it was sweltering out even at seven o’clock and I don’t care for exercise. But at my age—I’m in my forties, a challenging time for many women, weight gain and whatnot—I don’t have much choice. A sheen of perspiration misted my forehead. I wiped it away with the back of my hand.”