The Bliss of Your Attention is a powerful exploration of those who strive and fail—and strive again. In a world where “follow your bliss” has become both inspiration and cliché, Borofka’s characters are caught in the pursuit of connection, validation, and understanding, even when those things remain out of reach. With poignant humor and deep empathy, Borofka illuminates the often messy, imperfect nature of striving and dreaming. 

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David Borofka is the author of multiple works of fiction, including Hints of His Mortality and The Island. His short stories have appeared in prestigious journals such as Image, Southern Review, and Missouri Review, among others. Borofka’s works have received numerous awards, including the American Fiction Award and the Missouri Review Editors’ Prize. A former full-time faculty member at Reedley College, he continues to teach for the Writers’ Program at UCLA Extension. He and his wife now divide their time between homes in Clovis, California and Ashland, Oregon.

Ryan Kenedy holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Fresno State University and teaches English at Moorpark College. His debut novel, The Blameless, was recently published by the University of Wisconsin Press. His short fiction has appeared in the North Dakota Review, North American Review, The Greensboro Review, and Sou’wester, and his short story collection, Don’t Let Them Fall, will be published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2025.