There's a unique magic to the short story collection. Unlike the sprawling landscape of a novel, each piece offers a concentrated burst of narrative, a fleeting glimpse into a character's life or a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Seven years have passed since the three-time National Book Award-nominated author Lauren Groff last ...

Local writer Phyllis McCranie has recently published through Next Chapter Publishing, “Roses are Real and Other Flashes of Fiction,” a collection of 19 short stories that blend whimsy, heart, and ...