Annotation and Discussion of the Pushcart prize-winning story, "Rich Strike"

by Christie Hodgen

In preparation for my interview with Christie Hodgen later this afternoon, I’m posting this annotation of her story, which is available for paid subscribers.

The story is free here on the Story website, thanks to Michael Nye! Congrats to Christie for winning a Pushcart for this story as well.

My interview with Christie will post on June 1st and will be free on Spotify, Apple, here, and wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, it’s best to read the story first, as there will be spoilers!

Please also consider subscribing to Story and supporting great literature here.

I can’t wait to unpack this story with you!

Cheers,

Kelly

PS: I gave Christie Hodgen’s novel, Elegies for the Brokenhearted, to at least eight people one Christmas (I feel like it was more than that, but eight that I can track). It’s one of my all-time favorites. You can purchase a copy here.