blind item

a women’s college in the 60’s. a writing professor in his 20’s. a sophomore in his workshop. a wedding in the summer.

do you think he told her she was very talented? 10 years later, the prize committee agreed. a divorce. she kept the name written on the front of her book. another marriage for both of them. another divorce for him. another award for her. another.

40 years later, i heard him tell someone his name. they already knew hers. “and her first book was set here! both writers! are you an uncle?”