Caryn Devincenti

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2021

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Backpedal” by Caryn Devincenti

BACKPEDAL I hoist the bag over my shoulder, like some kind of ersatz Santa, but instead of delivering toys to tots, I’m bearing gently used wardrobe items to those in need. I was once them. One in need of salvation. 1992. There’s deadness in his eyes when he strikes me. Like those fish you see lined up in rows, packed on beds of ice at crowded markets. I don’t...

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“GIRL YOU WANT” by Caryn Devincenti

GIRL YOU WANT I met the girl of my dreams last week. I was away at college in Pennsylvania, attending my residency, a ten day reprieve from the Florida heat, my husband, and my kids. The first time I saw her, she was chatting on her cell phone in the restroom. I caught her reflection in the mirror and smiled. She didn’t seem to notice...

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Author bio

Former gemology teacher, Caryn DeVincenti, left "all things shiny" to work in education. Caryn earned her MFA in creative writing at Wilkes University and she worked for a decade as the regional director of the Florida Writers’ Association, PBC. Caryn is an active member of the Women Fiction Writers Association, and her articles on love, divorce, and relationships have appeared on DivorcedMoms.com and The Good Men Project.

Shortlisted 2 stories ⭐️

Contest #135
Backpedal – read story
Contest #112
GIRL YOU WANT – read story