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T. M. Spooner grew up in northern Illinois, a stone’s throw from the Wisconsin border. His stories are strongly connected to place and often reflect the unique experiences of the Midwest. Spooner’s most recent short fiction has appeared in The Dolomite Review, Flying Island Journal as the recipient of the short fiction prize, and Latin American Literary Review. Spooner holds an M.A. in English Literature from Northern Arizona University and a B.S. in economics from Northern Illinois University. He lives in Chicago. Contact: tmspooner2000@yahoo.com
Recent posts

The Last Season

Thank you to The Dolomite Review for including my work. Read it here... The Last Season .

The Geopolitical Tide

New fiction, The Geopolitical Tide, in Hispanic Journal . A trip to Spain to visit a woman’s sister also serves as a relationship test. Evolving political and socioeconomic forces create an opportunity for a family to reunite, while at the same time close the doors on a budding relationship. In this story spanning from Chicago, Madrid, and Bilbao, geopolitics serve as the enemy of romance. This standalone piece is an excerpt from a novel in progress.   Hispanic Journal , Volume 45, Issue 1, Spring 2024 .  

Papers

Thanks to  Third Street Review for including my piece in their June 2024 edition. Honored to be alongside such fine writers. Read my work, and others, here... Papers

The Coquí Call

New short fiction available from Latin American Literary Review . Read here...  The Coquí Call Place often plays an important role in my fiction and this piece is no exception. The story is set in Humboldt Park, Chicago, and is inspired by events surrounding Hurricane Maria, capturing elements of displacement, postcolonial hospitality, and meaning making.                                                 

Flying Island Journal Short Fiction Prize

Grateful to be the winner of the Flying Island Journal 2022 Short Fiction Contest. Read my piece here...  Fireworks

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars in Omaha The Almagre Review Issue 4: Language & Music Winter 2017-2018

Spooning

Spooning The Vignette Review Issue 11. Vol. 3.  January 2018                                                           Artwork by Jay Urban

Winter

The Cold After the Snow Brilliant Flash Fiction Issue 12:  January 2017