Watch the Short Story Reading:
Synopsis: A young man must decide whether to spend an evening with a beautiful young woman or to whitewash a barn with his retarded brother on the hottest day of the summer.
Performed by Val Cole
Get to know the writer:
What is your short story about?
A young man must choose between spending an evening with a beautiful young woman and whitewashing a barn on the hottest day of the summer
What genre(s) would you say this story is in?
Romance and coming-of-age
How would you describe this story in two words?
Growing up
What movie have you seen the most in your life?
Ticonderoga
Do you remember the time in your life when you realized that you wanted to write?
I was in the sixth grade at St. Patrick’s Catholic School.
Do you have an all-time favorite novel?
The Heart of the Matter, by Graham Greene
What is your favorite meal?
Bone-in ribeye, medium rare
If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?
Jesus
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Living with my wife and working on my family’s ranch
Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?
Write every day . –
Matthew Toffolo's Summary 