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Frederic S. Durbin

For over twenty years, Frederic S. Durbin has been professionally writing fiction for adults and children. His most recent novel, A Green and Ancient Light, was named a Reading List Honor Book by the American Library Association.

The Strange Journey of The Country Under Heaven

Frederic S. Durbin   |  March 11, 2025

The story behind the story

Ford Continues to Teach

Frederic S. Durbin   |  January 16, 2025

He still makes us believe he’s just like us

POEM: Five Ladders

Frederic S. Durbin   |  December 9, 2024

Five ladders stand, and four are good

LONG FORM: They Fill the Role of Flowers

Frederic S. Durbin   |  November 8, 2023

A classic fantasy speaks to our deepest needs—in just its first four pages

Jaws!

Frederic S. Durbin   |  June 5, 2023

Once upon a time, a big shark got everyone talking—and watching

A Music Risen Out of the Ground

Frederic S. Durbin   |  January 17, 2023

Wisdom and wilderness walk hand in hand

Flight 93 and the Necessity of Art

Frederic S. Durbin   |  October 20, 2022

We need artists to make sense of tragedy—and to help us heal

LONG FORM: Connections Through Street Poetry

Frederic S. Durbin   |  October 4, 2022

A writer reflects on the art—and wonder—of meaningful exchange

To the Tyrants

Frederic S. Durbin   |  April 1, 2022

A poem for the people of Ukraine

Jaws!

Frederic S. Durbin   |  January 11, 2022

Once upon a time, a big shark got everyone talking—and watching