Anthony Award–Nominated Short Stories

Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Art Taylor, Barb Goffman, Debra H Goldstein, Hillary Davidson, Susanna Calkins, Tara Laskowski

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Hear from the authors behind this year’s Anthony Award–nominated short stories as they introduce their work in a series of fast-paced, 30-second elevator pitches. Discover the inspiration behind each story, what makes it unique, and why short fiction continues to be a powerful form of storytelling.

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