Title of Work and its Form: “Islanders,” short story Author: Kate Folk (on Twitter @katefolk) Date of Work: 2014 Where the Work Can Be Found: The story debuted in the Spring & Summer 2014 issue of PINBALL. You can read the piece here. Bonuses: Here is a short short story Ms. Folk published in Neon. Whoa…Ms. Folk had … Continue reading »
Writers are asked many general questions about their craft. …”What is your overarching philosophy regarding the inherent power of fiction?”…”What IS-character-to you?”…”What is the position of place in your work?”… These are great and important questions, but I’m really curious about the little things. In the “Hey, Why’d You Do That” series, I ask accomplished … Continue reading »
Can we be honest? Most writers like attention and enjoy being part of a dedicated literary community. I am certainly one of these writers. The GWS Click Bait Controversy is designed to bring attention to an important issue that impacts us all. (And to GWS.) The provocative title is designed to make you click. (I … Continue reading »
Title of Work and its Form: “The Scruff of the Neck,” short story Author: David Leavitt Date of Work: 2001 Where the Work Can Be Found: The story originally appeared in 2001’s Volume 86 of The Southwest Review, one of those all-time-great journals that will never take any of my work. (I’ve come to grips with that.) If you have … Continue reading »
Title of Work and its Form: “Bible,” short story Author: Tobias Wolff Date of Work: 2007 Where the Work Can Be Found: The story originally appeared in The Atlantic‘s 2007 fiction issue. As of this writing, you can find “Bible” on the magazine’s web site. (Feel free to say thank you to those fine folks!) The piece was … Continue reading »
Title of Work and its Form: “Man and Wife,” short story Author: Katie Chase Date of Work: 2007 Where the Work Can Be Found: The story originally appeared in the Summer 2007 issue of The Missouri Review, one of the best journals for fiction. TMR has been kind enough to post the story on their web site for … Continue reading »
Title of Work and its Form: “Bravery,” short story Author: Charles Baxter Date of Work: 2012 Where the Work Can Be Found: The story debuted in the Winter 2012 issue of Tin House and was subsequently chosen for Best American Short Stories 2013. Bonuses: Here is an interview Mr. Baxter gave to Bookslut. Here is what Karen Carlson … Continue reading »
Title of Work and its Form: “Magic Man,” short story Author: Sheila Kohler (on Twitter @sheilakohler) Date of Work: 2012 Where the Work Can Be Found: The story debuted in the April 2012 issue of Yale Review. Elizabeth Strout and Heidi Pitlor subsequently chose the piece for Best American Short Stories 2013. Bonuses: Here is the New York Times … Continue reading »
Title of Work and its Form: “Malaria,” short story Author: Michael Byers (on Twitter @The MichaelByers) Date of Work: 2012 Where the Work Can Be Found: The story debuted in the Fall 2012 issue of Bellevue Literary Review. The kind folks at the journal have made the story available online. “Malaria” was subsequently selected for Best American Short … Continue reading »