Stories, Essays and Commentary.
“[Spratt] unravels the slow processes by which friends, family members, and lovers change one another, writing in prose that’s psychologically exacting but infused with poetic resonance.”
—Kirkus
From time to time, I post commentary, satirical pieces and brief stories that cover subjects as diverse as bullying and other life’s lessons, the nature of comedy, the arrival of spring, a visit to a childhood home, disabled people in mainstream society, plans for eternity at a celebrated cemetery, a fondly remembered cat, the value of longing, the United States Constitution, loyalty to a sports team, and much more.
You’ll find links to the six most recent blog posts on this homepage. For a list of all posts, go to the Blog page. The Stories and Essays links take you to longer samples of my work.