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Gary V. Powell


Location Charlotte, NC
Occupation Author
Website http://www.authorgaryvpowell.com

About Me

A lawyer by background, Gary V. Powell currently spends most of his time writing and wrangling an 11-year old son. His stories have appeared at Pithead Chapel, Prime Number, Fiction Southeast, Carvezine,and other online and print publications. In addition, several of his stories have placed or been selected as finalists in national contests. Most recently, his story "Home Free" won an Honorable Mention in the 2011 Newport Review Flash Fiction Contest, and his story "Super Nova" received an Honorable Mention in the Press 53 2012 Awards.

His first novel, "Lucky Bastard," is currently available through Main Street Rag Press at http://www.mainstreetrag.com/GPowell.html.

He's working on a second novel, tentatively entitled, "Whole Life."

He lives near the shores of Lake Norman, NC with his beautiful wife and amazing son.

Why do you write?

I write to 'figure it out," to make sense of what I see going on around me.

Any favorite authors? Books?

Hemingway, Joyce, Fitzgerald, Crews, Munro, Carver, Ford, Wolff, Boyle, Mason, Oates, Bukowski, McCarthy. More recently, Junot Diaz and Dave Eggers.

Gary V. Powell's Wall

Miguel Lasala – 3 days ago

Many thanks for the comments on A New Woman. I appreciate it.

Nonnie Augustine – Jun 10, 2013

Thank you for reading and commenting on Michelle from Southport, Gary. I think I live for comments sometimes.

Amanda Harris – Jun 10, 2013

Thanks for the kind words on "Carver" Gary. There's something really striking about reading realist fiction around kids/teenagers.

Larry Strattner – Jun 06, 2013

Gary - Thanks for the comments on Becoming an Author. Gems of wisdom from the man who knows. LarryS

Barry Basden – Jun 04, 2013

Thanks, Gary, for letting me know you liked Instructions. Sometimes it goes well...

Amanda Harris – Jun 03, 2013

Thank you, Gary, for your comments on "Break". Glad I could suspend your disbelief..for a minute anyway.

Amanda Harris – May 28, 2013

Thank you, Gary, for your comments on "Letter for K". I'm glad you noticed the rawness of it; it means that I captured the person.

Nonnie Augustine – May 24, 2013

Thank you for reading My Great Uncle Jerry, Gary. This is the form Dylan Thomas used so brilliantly in "Do not go gentle into that good night."

Amanda Harris – May 19, 2013

Thank you, Gary, for your kind words on "After Prom". Ironically enough, the year I went to my first prom was also the year I was introduced to the writing style that you (among other 80s writers) helped develop.

Emily Bertholf – May 19, 2013

Wow, Gary! Shooter is a great piece. Honestly, I didn't want to read it, tired of the shooting diatribe. I'm so glad I gave it a click anyway. I loved the layers, the emotion, the feeling of an old town story and characters very well told. Excellent.

David Martin – May 09, 2013

Thanks for reading and commenting on my story "Erased". Much appreciated.

Nonnie Augustine – May 01, 2013

Thank you for reading and commenting on The Most Beautiful Lady, Gary. Yes, she was beautiful.

Linda Manning – Apr 23, 2013

Thank you for your comments on "Crosswords," Gary!

Ophelia Hu – Apr 19, 2013

Gary, thanks so much for your kind words for "Fragile Things." I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Me, lately I think about sentence structure as floral arrangements - big and little flecked together, putrid up close, and maybe fragrant from a cool distance.

Brian Michael Barbeito – Apr 16, 2013

thanks for reading and commenting on Looking Upwards.

David Ackley – Apr 16, 2013

Thanks, Gary for the comments on Zaire and the irresistible pull of sleaze. Most apt.

Amanda Harris – Apr 12, 2013

Oops...fave not face.

Amanda Harris – Apr 12, 2013

Thank you for your comment and face on "Violence, Interrupted". That piece means a lot to me.

Jen Knox – Apr 02, 2013

Hi Gary, Thanks for reading In Transit, and thanks for the kind comments. Made my Monday.

Nonnie Augustine – Mar 29, 2013

Thank you for reading Miss Jewel Eppinette, David. I'm always happy to see you've read and liked something of mine. I'll reciprocate soon.

Neil McCarthy – Mar 26, 2013

Thanks for taking at look at The Requiem Bell!

Amanda Harris – Mar 18, 2013

Thanks for faving "Boy on Fire". That story means a lot to me. (And speaking of fiction, I love "Snow Day".)

DJ Young – Mar 17, 2013

Thank you so much for reading and commenting on The Light at the End of You. Hope you liked. :-)

Neil McCarthy – Mar 02, 2013

I know, Gary - another bar poem! But thanks for taking the time to read and comment. Always appreciate it!

Tim Young – Feb 27, 2013

Hi Gary. Really appreciate your comment on Winter Blues.

Aaron Sabatine – Feb 27, 2013

Thank you for the kind words on Spring Uprising

Steven Gowin – Feb 26, 2013

Thanks for the note on MacGowans... I maintain we all had nefarious relatives per force, except Native Americans and African Americans. With those last groups it's probably whereas for Northern Europeans, it's almost certain.

Gary Hardaway – Feb 26, 2013

So pleased that you enjoyed "I'm Waiting", Gary. Thanks very much for your kind remark.

Neil McCarthy – Feb 24, 2013

Thanks for commenting on Parliament Bridge Gary. I think you'd have liked that pub. Let me know if you're ever in Cork, Ireland and I'll email you the address!

Sara Fitzpatrick Comito – Feb 22, 2013

Hi Gary, thank you very much for reading "Listing." I'm happy you enjoyed it.

Gloria Garfunkel – Feb 16, 2013

Thanks for your comment on Chicken Killer.

Paula Sophia Schonauer – Feb 13, 2013

Thank you for your comments on my story!

Gloria Garfunkel – Feb 06, 2013

Thanks Gary for noticing the effect of the POV on the horror of the story.

Janice D. Soderling – Feb 04, 2013

Gary, many thanks for reading and liking my "Real Skin" prose poem. A good start to a new week.

Gloria Garfunkel – Feb 04, 2013

Flash is the funnest. I did one a day for a hundred days last year. Now I don't count. I just do. Often many a day, sometimes none, but it averages to at least one a day.

Sally Jayne Heymann – Feb 01, 2013

Gary, thank you for your comments on 1964 Dodge 330. I appreciate your reading it.

Brian Michael Barbeito – Jan 29, 2013

Gary,
Thanks for reading and commenting on the short fiction, Swimming Lessons.
- Brian ! :-)

Sally Jayne Heymann – Jan 28, 2013

Gary, thank you for your comment on The Ravages of War.

Gary Hardaway – Jan 28, 2013

Thank you very much for your response to Black Bombers, Gary.

John Riley – Jan 26, 2013

Gary, thanks for reading and commenting on Winyah Bay. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Sally Jayne Heymann – Jan 26, 2013

Thank you for your comment on Nature vs. Machine, Gary. I know I shouldn't have laughed, but that exploding bird was so comical. :D

Brian Michael Barbeito – Jan 25, 2013

thanks Gary, for reading and commenting on 4:09.
-BMB

Gloria Garfunkel – Jan 25, 2013

I'm happy you liked the voice of the narrator in Important Questions as it's the most important part of the story.

Sally Jayne Heymann – Jan 23, 2013

Hi Gary, thank you for the comments on Midwinter. I'm an Oregonian; we aren't supposed to miss summer until July 4th!

Brian Michael Barbeito – Jan 23, 2013

Gary,
Thanks for reading and commenting on the story, The Color of Sound.

Gloria Garfunkel – Jan 21, 2013

Belated thanks for your comment on The Fly.

Lillian Ann Slugocki – Jan 20, 2013

Thanks for your comment on my story Gary!!

Foster Trecost – Jan 20, 2013

Hi Gary, thanks again for the read on Brick Walls - appreciate your input. fos.

Gary Hardaway – Jan 18, 2013

Thanks for reading and commenting on First Rain of the New Year, Gary.

Barry Basden – Jan 18, 2013

Thanks, Gary, for commenting on Aerospace.

Isabell Serafin – Jan 18, 2013

Thank so much for the fav on "The Swiss Lunch", Gary. I look forward to reading your work.

Gloria Garfunkel – Jan 15, 2013

Thanks for your comment on Insanity

Gloria Garfunkel – Jan 10, 2013

Thanks for your thoughtful Forgiveness comment.

Janice D. Soderling – Jan 09, 2013

Gary. "Forty Dials" is a heartbreaker. So credible, so utterly believable. Hard times is a topic hard to write about successfully, but you totally succeeded with this. It touched me. Honestly. Thx.

John Riley – Jan 08, 2013

Gary, thanks for commenting and faving "Testimony." I'm delighted you enjoyed it.

Barry Basden – Jan 05, 2013

Thanks, Gary. Glad you liked White Cliffs. I've long been fascinated with the personal costs of war.

Gloria Garfunkel – Jan 05, 2013

Good thing you didn't order the shot, though the worm is always turning.

Mathew Paust – Jan 05, 2013

Thanks, Gary, for your kind words on "The Crack". I'm new to flash fiction, and encouragement from people with more experience in the form is more than welcome.

Matt Robinson – Jan 01, 2013

Thanks for your comment on "Three Endings," Gary.

J. Mykell Collinz – Dec 28, 2012

Hi, Gary. Thanks for reading 'Assiduity Seventeen.' I greatly appreciate your helpful comment.

Gessy Alvarez – Dec 26, 2012

Hi Gary! Thanks for reading "Menthol." Happy New Year!

Tina Barry – Dec 26, 2012

Thanks for reading and commenting on The High Line, NYC, Gary, and thanks for the star.

Foster Trecost – Dec 26, 2012

Hi Gary, thanks for reading Eight States Away, and thanks for taking time to comment, too. fos.

Gloria Garfunkel – Dec 23, 2012

DUO: Thanks for your comment. Experimenting with writing without punctuation has been eye-opening.

Gloria Garfunkel – Dec 21, 2012

BOXWOOD AT NINE: I basically wrote this in my head as is when I was nine.

Quirina Roode-Gutzmer – Dec 20, 2012

Thanks for your lovely comment and fave on my piece "Falling".

Mathew Paust – Dec 19, 2012

Gary, Pink Lightbulb scared the crap out of me, too, when he auditioned for the role of the man from WACKO. But so did the other contender, a dead-ringer for Christoph Waltz. It's probly just as well Pink Lightbulb won the toss.

John Riley – Dec 19, 2012

Thanks, Gary for reading and commenting on "Folly Island." I'm delighted that you enjoyed it.

Nicolette Wong – Dec 14, 2012

Thanks Gary for your kind words on Pastoral Hide & Seek!

John Riley – Dec 09, 2012

Gary, thanks for faving my poem "Factory Girl in a Blurred Photograph."

Gloria Garfunkel – Dec 08, 2012

Thanks for X!

Robert Vaughan – Dec 08, 2012

Gary, I am very grateful for your recent comments on "What Some Boys Do!"

Gloria Garfunkel – Dec 06, 2012

Thank you for your extremely generous comment on The Ring.

Gloria Garfunkel – Dec 06, 2012

Thank you for your extremely generous comment on The Ring.

Gloria Garfunkel – Nov 30, 2012

Thank you so much for your comment on Gas Chamber.

John Riley – Nov 30, 2012

Thanks, Gary for commenting on "Ceali." I'm glad you liked it.

Foster Trecost – Nov 29, 2012

Hi Gary, just wanted to post a thank you for reading a bar for all occasions. And thanks for the comment, too! fos.

Mathew Paust – Nov 27, 2012

Gary, so glad that you liked Four Hearts and a Vase of Jonquils.

Mathew Paust – Nov 25, 2012

Thanks much, Gary, for the kind words for my little poem, Conjured Love.

Carol Reid – Nov 25, 2012

Thanks for the encouragement, Gary!

Foster Trecost – Nov 24, 2012

Hi Gary, Sorry I'm so late with this, but thank you for reading Familiar Things, and thanks for the comment, too! fos.

J. Mykell Collinz – Nov 24, 2012

Hi, Gary. Thanks for reading 'Assiduity Nine.' I greatly appreciate.

Cherise Wolas – Nov 20, 2012

Hi Gary. Thanks so much for your lovely words on Blemish in the Blood - just a snippet in a much bigger project. Much appreciated!

Gessy Alvarez – Nov 20, 2012

Thanks, Gary for reading "Belt." I wanted to capture violence without bloodshed.

Nonnie Augustine – Nov 17, 2012

Thank you, Gary!

Gloria Garfunkel – Nov 15, 2012

Glad you enjoyed the melding of the medical with the mundane in Hypochondriasis.

Gloria Garfunkel – Nov 14, 2012

Thanks for your comment on Hair. There are several others I have in mind for a series. I'm a series writer, what can i say?

J. Mykell Collinz – Nov 14, 2012

Hi, Gary. Thanks for reading 'Assiduity Eight.' I greatly appreciate your comment.

Gessy Alvarez – Nov 11, 2012

Thanks, Gary (for reading "The Man of the Blue Ski Jacket"). Simple, direct language works for me. It feels organic during composition. I also enjoy the challenge of creating layers of meaning through minimalism. So much about writing is a challenge, I suppose.

Neil McCarthy – Nov 10, 2012

I'm delighted to be one of your favorite authors. ;)

Gloria Garfunkel – Nov 06, 2012

Thanks for your comment on Tribe.

J. Mykell Collinz – Nov 06, 2012

Hi, Gary. Thanks for reading 'Assiduity Six.' I greatly appreciate your comment.

Barry Basden – Nov 06, 2012

Thanks, Gary, for your nice comment on my Neil Young poem.

Matt Robinson – Nov 06, 2012

Thanks for your kind comment on "Lions," Gary.

Gloria Garfunkel – Nov 05, 2012

Thanks for your comment on Princess. I don't know about a how to...

Gloria Garfunkel – Oct 31, 2012

Love that Corporate America. Thanks from the Runner Accountant.

John Riley – Oct 24, 2012

Thanks, Gary for the nice comment on "Muddy Creek." It means a lot.

Sara Catterall – Oct 17, 2012

Hello Gary - thank you for the kind comment on "Roadside Assistance." Made me notice something I've been doing in my writing lately that might be useful to pursue...

J. Mykell Collinz – Oct 16, 2012

Hi, Gary. Thanks for reading 'Assiduity Two,' I greatly appreciate your helpful comment.

Gloria Garfunkel – Oct 13, 2012

I Married a Werewolf is if nothing else a succinct study of the psychology of marriage.

Gloria Garfunkel – Oct 05, 2012

Thank you for your comment on Mother's Day that still makes me laugh.

Foster Trecost – Oct 02, 2012

Hi Gary, sorry for the late thank-you, but I haven't forgotten. Moved to Germany, so I've been a bit busy. Anyway, thanks for the read and comment on Happy Hour - much appreciated. fos.

Gloria Garfunkel – Sep 25, 2012

Re: The Cough. We all know the placebo effect is priceless. Thanks for the comment.

Harley May – Sep 23, 2012

Thank you, Gary! Means much that you enjoyed and commented on "Pool Toys." Best, HM

Gloria Garfunkel – Sep 22, 2012

Boringer thanks you as do I.

Gloria Garfunkel – Sep 20, 2012

Glad you enjoyed From the Neck Up and picked up on the sadness.

Matt Robinson – Sep 15, 2012

Oh wait, I already said thanks. Two thanks should suffice. Thanks! (3)

Matt Robinson – Sep 15, 2012

Hey Gary, just saw your comment from last week on "Apnea." Thanks, I appreciate it!

John Riley – Sep 14, 2012

Gary, I appreciate the comment and the fav on "Honor Grade." I'm glad you liked it.

Gessy Alvarez – Sep 10, 2012

Hi Gary! Thanks for faving "With a Hint of God." Stepping out from my comfort zone with this so your encouraging words are appreciated.

Matt Robinson – Sep 08, 2012

Thanks so much for your comment on "Apnea," Gary.

David Ackley – Sep 08, 2012

Thanks, Gary for the generous words re; Ten Years Out.

John Riley – Sep 08, 2012

Thanks for the nice comment on my poem, Gary.

Harley May – Sep 03, 2012

Hi Gary. Thanks for enjoying Huntingtons. I so appreciate all you lovely fictionaut readers.

Barry Friesen – Aug 28, 2012

Thanks for looking in on "Zack Time," Gary. Your seasoned eye is appreciated!

John Riley – Aug 26, 2012

Gary, thanks for commenting on "Herself, Alone." I pleased you enjoyed it.

Karen Eileen Sikola – Aug 24, 2012

Gary, thanks so much for reading "Proud Mary" and offering such kind words.

Lynn Beighley – Aug 18, 2012

Nice to meet you, Gary. Thanks for your comment on Salt. I look forward to digging into your work more.

Meg Pokrass – Aug 17, 2012

thank you so much Gary! Poignant is okay sometimes to use, but I know exactly what you mean...

Gessy Alvarez – Aug 12, 2012

Thanks so much, Gary for commenting on "Notebooks." A story in parts which is part of a larger story. Goodness, don't even know how to get it all straight in my head. But I suppose the floor is a better place for assembling pieces. Cheers!

Gloria Garfunkel – Aug 09, 2012

Gary, thank you for your generous comment on Suicide Notes. In my opinion, every good microfiction IS a micronovel.

John Riley – Aug 03, 2012

Thanks Gary for commenting on my "Things I Didn't Do This Year" piece. I tried to write as many true sentences as possible. It's harder than it looks.

Bill Yarrow – Aug 01, 2012

Thanks, Gary, for commenting on "Annulling the Future." Glad you liked the poem!

Gloria Garfunkel – Aug 01, 2012

Thank you for your brilliant comment on Spaghetti Woman. I adored and faved Maalox.

Roz Warren – Jul 29, 2012

Gary -- thanks for your comment about "Good Evening, Ladies and Gentlemen." I'm glad to be on your radar -- you are now on mine! Roz

Barry Basden – Jul 20, 2012

Thanks, Gary, for stopping by to read 'Used Rainbows.' I'm glad you liked it.

John Riley – Jul 13, 2012

Thanks Gary for commenting "Resolution." I delighted you enjoyed it.

Gessy Alvarez – Jul 10, 2012

Thanks Gary for reading and commenting on "A Good Man Deserves a Good Woman." Cheers!

Harley May – Jul 08, 2012

Hi Gary, thanks for reading and commenting on my Measures. Means so much. Best, HM

lucinda kempe – Jul 07, 2012

Thank you for reading and commenting on talkers. And not shooting.

Bill Yarrow – Jul 07, 2012

Thanks for commenting on "I Can Take Satan." Appreciate it!

John Riley – Jul 07, 2012

Gary--Thanks for commenting on "Somewhere East of There." I'm delighted you liked it.

Barry Basden – Jul 04, 2012

Thanks, Gary, for your kind words about 'Hints of the Blitz.'

Bill Yarrow – Jun 26, 2012

Thanks for commenting on "Under Commiseration," Gary. Glad you like the poem!

FMLe – Jun 26, 2012

Thank you kind sir!

- F

Quirina Roode-Gutzmer – Jun 25, 2012

It was my pleasure. I'm still getting the hang of Fictionaut. :-)

John Riley – Jun 25, 2012

Thanks, Gary for the kind words about "One Week At A Very Quiet Camp."

See ya – Jun 25, 2012

Oh man...you hit the sweet spot, Gary. The idea that someone feels Townes would have appreciated this is a wonderful thing to say. But, more than that, I'm simply grateful that you enjoyed this recent offering. Thank you, sir.

Bill Yarrow – Jun 22, 2012

Thanks for reading and commenting on "Under Commiseration." Appreciate it very much!

lucinda kempe – Jun 17, 2012

Gary,

Thank you for taking the time to comment on I Can't Wish You Happy Father's Day.

Truth? Fiction? Faction. Or a compressed memoir micro.

Lucinda

John Riley – Jun 15, 2012

Thanks for reading and commenting on "Keep Chopping" Gary. Glad you enjoyed it. (I see you live at Lake Norman. I'm in Greensboro.)

Michael Gillan Maxwell – Jun 08, 2012

Hi Gary,
Thanks for reading "The Tall Man's Secret" and for your comment. Appreciated!
Scatalogical serendipity indeed! Haha! I'll be back to read your work this weekend ~ looking forward to it!

Jerry Ratch – Jun 05, 2012

Thanks, Gary. Welcome!

Barry Basden – Jun 01, 2012

Thanks, Gary, for your kind words about 'Ray's People...'. I'm glad it touched you.

Penny Goring – Jun 01, 2012

Delighted to have rocked you, baby - and thanks for letting me know that's what happened. Nice. xx

See ya – Jun 01, 2012

Man, your words about Grocery Shopping was so close to target, it really made it all hum that much louder for me as a writer when I read it. Thanks for that.

Gary V. Powell – Jun 01, 2012

Thanks Robert. Still trying to figure this out.

Robert Vaughan – May 25, 2012

Welcome, Gary!

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