The New Now
by Russell C. Smithin 📚 Literature
The New Now
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Welcome to The New Now. I publish manifestos, essays, prose poems, novel chapters, short stories, noir prose poems, and flash fiction. I also touch on living through these historical times, quotes on life, writing, books, and freedom of thought.
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About Russell C. Smith
Greetings. I write poems, manifestos, flash fiction, and essays. On my stack, you'll find my nonfiction book, The New Now / Manifestos, Reinventions & Declarations. Drop by and give my new podcast a listen.
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