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James Hanna

    James Hanna escribe con un crudo realismo perfeccionado durante dos décadas en el sistema de justicia penal, incluyendo su trabajo en unidades de violencia doméstica y acecho. Sus narrativas profundizan en la psique humana bajo coacción, ofreciendo exploraciones impávidas de la justicia y sus complejidades. El trasfondo de Hanna infunde a sus historias una autenticidad cruda, haciendo que las luchas y triunfos de sus personajes resuenen profundamente. Su obra desafía a los lectores a confrontar verdades incómodas a través de una prosa convincente y perspicaz.

    The Ping-Pong Champion of Chinatown
    Fact Check and More Probing Tales
    • 2022

      Fact Check and More Probing Tales

      • 256 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Featuring twenty-two unique short stories, this anthology showcases the wit and depth of award-winning author James Hanna. One tale follows a farm boy and his quirky bird companion who prompts him to "fact check" his life choices, while another centers on a struggling writer whose satirical book unexpectedly becomes a bestseller. With a blend of pathos, irony, and humor, Hanna delves into the complexities of human experience, making readers reflect while they laugh.

      Fact Check and More Probing Tales
    • 2021

      The Ping-Pong Champion of Chinatown

      • 132 páginas
      • 5 horas de lectura

      Gertie McDowell's diary chronicles her wild and whimsical journey from Turkey Roost, Kentucky, to unexpected escapades across the U.S. Her experiences range from an unusual stint on a foot fetish site in Los Angeles to hustling as a mechanical bull rider in Texas. Along the way, she faces challenges like a prison sentence due to misplaced trust and even a harrowing experience with white slavery. Amidst the chaos, she hilariously attempts to win a ping-pong championship in San Francisco's Chinatown while navigating life in the Witness Protection Program.

      The Ping-Pong Champion of Chinatown