Richard Paik writes: “I am pleased to announce the release of my debut novel, A Thing or Two About the Game (Atmosphere Press). The plot centers around Brad, a smart, idealistic, and unemployed man with a lifelong history of coming up short. When he reluctantly finds himself coaching a Little League girls’ softball team, Brad sets out to accomplish something. But even as he comes to understand and care about his players, the misaligned priorities and politics of rival coaches and intrusive parents echo the issues that he’s failed to deal with in his off-field life and career. Through a season of tears and cringe-worthy errors, of new skills and confidence gained, a man and a group of 11- and 12-year-old girls learn a thing or two about a game. More information is available online at richardpaik.com.”
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