“The Mist in the Mirror’ Is Murky, but Spine-Chilling
Like The Woman in Black, The Mist in the Mirror proves Susan Hill is a master at spinning a good old fashioned ghost story.
Jennifer Makowsky
Jennifer Makowsky began writing for PopMatters in 2005. In addition to writing about music, film, and books, she writes fiction and poetry. Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and appeared in The Portland Review, Gargoyle, 2 Bridges Review, Pamplemousse, Gravel, and others. She lives in Tucson, Arizona where she earned her MFA in Creative Writing. Currently, she teaches English to adult refugee students at Pima Community College.
Chico Buarque’s More Than a Little ‘Spilt Milk’
With Spilt Milk, Chico Buarque has constructed a novel and narrator that reveals the significance of a life fully lived despite its brevity.