Collected Works in Contemporary Prose and Art

Author: Con Chapman

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Con Chapman is a Boston-based writer and author of Rabbit’s Blues: The Life and Music of Johnny Hodges (Oxford University Press), which won the 2019 Book of the Year Award from Hot Club de France. His other works include Kansas City Jazz: A Little Evil Will Do You Good (Equinox UK Publishing), a nominee for the 2023 Book of the Year Award by the Jazz Journalists Association, and the forthcoming Don Byas: Sax Expatriate (University Press of Mississippi). His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Boston Globe, and various literary magazines.
  • Hats Are Back

    Hats Are Back

    “Hats Are Back” follows Leslie, a disillusioned intern at a fashion magazine, as she navigates the gap between her glamorous dreams and the reality of the publishing world. Through her experiences, the story explores workplace disillusionment and the pressure to perform in a competitive industry.