Recommended reading - American Short Fiction (2011):

American Short Fiction

Edited by Jill Meyers.

Short story anthology.

Paperback.

First published FALL 2011.

Vol. 14. Issue 53.

Published by American Short Fiction, Inc.

Front cover photograph: Roberta Bayley, Deborah Harry Chris Stein New York Subway 1976.

Contents: Editors Note. Signs, by Bess Winter; The Duck of Your Life, by Katherine Valentine Jaeger; Crook, by Amanda Goldblatt; Pilgrim Life, by Taylor Antrim; Rodgers and Hart, by Sam Allingham; Signifier, by Susan Steinberg; Paradeability, by Bret Anthony Johnston; Contributors.

Recommended reading - The Executioners by John D. MacDonald (1957):

The Executioners

By John D. MacDonald.

Filmed as:

Cape Fear (1962), directed by J. Lee Thompson,

Cape Fear (1991), directed by Martin Scorsese.

Mass Market Paperback.

First published 1957.

Published by Magnum Books.

ISBN 13: 9780417043708

ISBN 10: 0417043708

ASIN: 0417043708

Description:

For 14 years Max Cady had sworn vengeance against the man who convicted him, becoming fired by an insane obsession for revenge. Released from his years of hard Labour he made his plans for Sam Bowden's slow death.

Sylvia Plath, on being a writer and an introvert:

We stayed at home to write,

to consolidate our outstretched selves.

- Sylvia Plath.

On this day in music history - A Celtic Dream, by Michele McLaughlin (2008):

The album A Celtic Dream,

by Michele McLaughlin,

was released on November 14, 2008.

On this day in movie history - The Turning Point (1952):

The Turning Point

directed by William Dieterle,

written by Warren Duff,

based on a story by Horace McCoy,

was released in the United States on November 14, 1952.
Music by Irvin Talbot, Miklós Rózsa and Victor Young.

Cast:

William Holden, Edmond O’Brien, Alexis Smith, Tom Tully, Ed Begley, Danny Dayton, Adele Longmire, Ray Teal, Ted de Corsia, Don Porter, Howard Freeman, Neville Brand, Carolyn Jones.

Born on this day – Atsuko Tanaka:

Atsuko Tanaka

Voice actress

Narrator

November 14, 1962 – August 20, 2024

Among her many roles, she is known as the voice of the character Major Kusanagi Motoko, in the Ghost in the Shell series.

Credits:

3-Nen D-Gumi Glass no Kamen (2016); 7th Dragon 2020-II (2013); A Certain Scientific Railgun (2009–2010); A.I.C.O. Incarnation (2018); ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. (2017); Advancer Tina (1997); Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple (2004–2005); Agent Aika (1997–1999); Akasaka (2008); Angelique (2004–2005); Anime-Gataris (2017); Another Code: Recollection (2024); Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match (2011); Armored Core: For Answer (2008); Armored Core: Formula Front (2004); Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (2020); Assault Gunners (2012); Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland (2011); Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland (2009); AWOL: Absent Without Leave (1998); Azur Lane (2017); Bang Brave Bang Bravern (2024); Batman Ninja (2018); Battle Programmer Shirase (2003–2004); Bayonetta (2009); Bayonetta 2 (2014); Bayonetta 3 (2022); Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon (2023); Bayonetta: Bloody Fate (2013); Berserk (1998); Berserk Millennium Falcon Arc: Chapter of the Holy Demon War (2004); Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic (2017); Black Butler: Public School Arc (2024); Black Jack (1993–2018); Blade (2011); Boku no Natsuyasumi 2: Umi no Bouken-hen (2002); Bokura no Kazoku (2005); Bread of Happiness (2012); Bubu Chacha (1999); Buddy Mission Bond (2021); Busou Shinki (2012); Call of Duty: Mobile (2022); Campione! (2012); Carnival Phantasm (2011); Chaos Rings Omega (2011); Chicken Race (2013); Chieri and Cherry (2015); Cowboy Bebop (1999); Cutie Honey Universe (2018); Daemon X Machina (2019); Darcrows (2003); Demon Gaze (2014); Demons' Score (2012); Destiny of the Shrine Maiden (2004); Detective Conan: The Scarlet Alibi (2021); Detective Pikachu (2016); Detroit: Become Human (2023); Devil May Cry 4 (2008); Devil May Cry 5 (2019); Devil May Cry: The Animated Series (2007); Devilman: Crybaby (2018); Devil's Third (2015); Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII (2006); Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy (2011); Dissidia Final Fantasy NT (2018); Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia (2017); Dissidia: Final Fantasy (2008); DokiDoki! PreCure (2013–2014); Dokyusei II (1995); Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles ~Animal Adventure~ (2012); Dragon's Crown (2013); Epidemic (1995); Ergo Proxy (2006); Fate/Grand Carnival (2021); Fate/Grand Order (2015); Fate/stay night (2004); Fate/stay night (2006); Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] I. presage flower (2017); Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] (2014–2015); Fate/Stay Night: Heaven's Feel (2017); Final Fantasy Type-0 (2011); Final Fantasy Type-0 HD (2015); Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (2012); Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward (2015); Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood (2017); Fire Emblem: Awakening (2012); Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023–2024); Fullmetal Alchemist 3: The Girl Who Succeeds God (2005); Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (2011); Gallery Fake (2005); Garo: Vanishing Line (2017); Gekijouban Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works (2010); Ghost in the Shell (1995); Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008); Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004); Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. Solid State Society 3D (2011); Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 (2020); Ghost in the Shell: Production Report (1995); Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven (2006); Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 - Sustainable War (2021); Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 the Last Human (2023); Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - First Assault Online (2017); Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society (2006); Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man (2005); Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002–2005); Gintama (2011); Girl Friend BETA (2014); Glasslip (2014); God Eater (2015–2016); God Eater Prologue (2009); God Eater: Resurrection (2015); Gods Eater Burst (2010); Golgo 13 (2008); Guardian Tales (2020); Gundam Reconguista in G (2014–2015); Halo Legends / Segment: The Package (2010); Hatenkô yûgi (2008); Heart Cocktail Again (2003); Hermes: Winds of Love (1997); Hoop Days (2003); Hoshi no Samidare (2022); Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds (2007); I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (2018); Ikki tousen (2010); JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2013); JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle (2013); JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R (2022); JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven (2015); Jujutsu Kaisen (2020–2023); Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash (2024); Juken Sentai Gekiranger (2007–2008); Jump Force (2019); Kamen No Maid Guy (2008); Kimi to Fit Boxing (2021); Knight's & Magic (2017); Knights of Sidonia (2014); Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars (2021); Kobo-chan (1993); Kôdo eiji komandâzu: Tsugu mono tsugareru mono (2005); Kokoro Connect (2012); Kyûketsuki Sugu Shinu (2023); Last Cloudia (2019); Legend of Himiko (1999); Les Miserables: Shoujo Cosette (2007); Light of the River (2009); Listeners (2020); Lupin III (2015); Lupin III: Angel Tactics (2005); Lupin III: Voyage to Danger (1993); Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine (2012); Macross 7: The Galaxy Is Calling Me! (1995); Magic Kyun! Renaissance (2016); Magic User's Club! (1996); Magical Circle Guru Guru (1994–1995); Magical Warfare (2014); Mahô no stêji fanshî Rara (1998); Mahô shôjo tai Arusu (2004); Mahou Sentai Magiranger (2005); Make My Day (2023); Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000); Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (2011); Master Keaton (1999); Master of Mosquiton '99 (1997–1998); Mazinkaiser SKL (2010–2011); Megami Paradise (1995); Mighty No. 9 (2016); Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge (2004); Mirror's Edge: Catalyst (2016); Mister Mosquito (2002); Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (2015–2017); Mobile Suit V Gundam (1993–1994); Monster (2004–2005); My Sexual Harassment (1994–1995); Namco X Capcom (2005); Naruto SD: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (2012); Naruto Shippûden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 (2009); Naruto Shippûden: Ultimate Ninja Impact (2011); Naruto Shippûden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 (2010); Naruto Shippûden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 (2013); Naruto Shippûden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (2016); Naruto Shippûden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations (2012); Naruto Shippûden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution (2014); Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker (2018); Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections (2023); Naruto: Shippuden (2009–2016); NieR (2010); NieR Replicant: ver.1.22474487139... (2021); NieR: Reincarnation (2021); Nioh (2017); Noein: To Your Other Self (2005–2006); Nyankoi! (2009); Ogenki Clinic Adventures (1991); Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny (2002); Oninaki (2019); OVA Utawarerumono: Bôrô no komoriuta (2009); Ozuma (2012); Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn (2015 / 2016); Parasyte: The Maxim (2014–2015); Persona 5 Tactica (2023); Persona 5 Tactica: Repaint Your Heart Challenge Pack (2023); Philosoma (1995); Piano no mori (2007); Pokémon (2006–2011); POP TEAM EPIC TV Special (2019); Princess Lover! (2009); Princess Minerva (1995); Professor Layton and the Curious Village (2007); Project Sylpheed (2006); Project X Zone 2 (2015); Psycho Diver: Soul Siren (1997); Psycho-Pass (2019); Psycho-Pass: Providence (2023); Queen's Blade 2: The Evil Eye (2009); Queen's Blade Unlimited (2018–2020); Queen's Blade: Beautiful Warriors (2010–2011); Queen's Blade: Rebellion (2012); Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin (2009); RahXephon (2002); Rapid Angel (1998); Reideen: The Superior (1996); Reign of the Seven Spellblades (2023); Reign: The Conqueror (1997–2000); Reverse: 1999 (2023); Rifurein rabu: Anata ni aitai (1997); Ryuu ga gotoku Online (2018); S.A: Supesharu ê (2008); SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions (2019); Sand Land (2024); Shadowverse: Champion's Battle (2020); Shattered Angels (2007); Shin Megami Tensei IV (2013); Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (2024); Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 (2018); Shonen onmyoji (2007); Sleep tight my baby, cradled in the sky (2014); SoniAni: Super Sonico the Animation (2014); Soulcalibur Legends (2007); Space Battleship Yamato Resurrection (2009); Star Ocean: Anamnesis (2016); Star Ocean: Second Evolution (2008); Star Ocean: The Second Story R (2023); Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry (2006–2007); Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike - Fight for the Future (1999); Street Fighter V (2016); Street Fighter X Tekken (2012); Summer Ski Jumping (2015); Summon Night X: Tears Crown (2009); Super Doll Lika-chan (1998); Super Robot Wars: Original Generation: The Animation (2005); Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014); Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014); Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018); Tales of Arise (2021); Tales of Innocence (2007); Tales of Innocence R (2012); Tales of the Rays: Last Cradle (2020); Tari Tari (2012); Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee (2010); The Cat Returns (2002); The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (2016); The File of Young Kindaichi 2: Murderous Deep Blue (1999); The Helpful Fox Senko-san (2019); THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS (2014); The Last of Us: Left Behind (2014); The Last Remnant (2008); The Mystery of Nonomura Hospital (1996); The Phoenix: Hagoromo Chapter (2004); The Rolling Girls (2015); The Sword of Etheria (2005); The Way of the Househusband (2021–2023); The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015); The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic (2024); Today's Menu for the Emiya Family (2018); Tomb Raider II (1997); Top Runner (2004); Trigun (1998); Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (2011); Ultra Street Fighter IV (2014); Utawarerumono (2006); Utawarerumono Mask of Truth (2022–2023); Utawarerumono: The False Faces (2015–2016); Valkyria Chronicles (2008); Valkyria Chronicles (2009); Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria (2006); Variable Geo (1996); Varukirî purofairu: Toga o seou mono (2008); Virtua Fighter (1995–1996); Way of the Samurai 4 (2011); When Seagulls Cry (2009); Wolf's Rain (2003); WXIII: Patlabor (2001); Yakuza 3 (2009); Yakuza Kiwami (2016); YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master (2024); Your Lie in April (2014–2015); Yukikaze (2002–2005); Zen'koku Seifuku Bishoujou Grand Prix: Find Love (1997).

Born on this day – Robert Ginty:

Robert Ginty

Actor

Producer

Writer

Director

November 14, 1948 – September 21, 2009