6.01.2007

Friday Buzz - What's new in short stories

Happy Friday, everyone! Here are some random happenings going on in the short story world:

June 1 New Yorker: Works by two of the best short story writers are featured: William Trevor and George Saunders. Check it out!

Steven McDermott collection: Storyglossia editor Steven McDermott's new collection Winter of Different Directions is now available. Storyglossia was recently named Best Online Publication by Million Writers.

Charles Baxter on the craft of fiction: Short story master and novelist Charles Baxter has a new book coming out: The Art of Subtext.

Reading how you're read: This article examines how you can evaluate criticism of your fiction.

3 comments:

Nova Ren Suma said...

Such great links! The Saunders story now has me thinking of my own Mythical Vignettes...

Kate S. said...

Thanks for highlighting all things short story. It's such a joy to have befriended fellow short story fans in the blogosphere! I'm coveting that Baxter book...

Bobby D. said...

I just picked up "The Hill bachelors"