There is a quieter, more succinct wing of literature that thrives on pithy conciseness: the short story. The authors of this art form have perfected the concept of this type of storytelling by ...

That is the first line of an electrifying debut collection of short stories by writer and public school teacher, Sidik Fofana. It's called "Stories From the Tenants Downstairs." All but one story are ...

We are a nation of storytellers - and if you ever needed proof, you need look no further than our short story writers.

LOWELL — Judging just by his last name, Steve O’Connor has some deep Irish roots. Three of his four grandparents were born in Ireland, and the Lowell native was influenced by Irish songs and poetry ...

LEWISBURG — Sara Reish Desmond said she was inspired by transitional moments when she wrote her book of fictional short stories. Desmond, a 1994 graduate of Lewisburg Area High School, released “What ...

Michael Toledo, a Topeka native, has written a book that blends fictional short stories with self-help advice for young people and their parents. The book, titled "Be Limitless, Be Love," explores ...

EAST LIVERPOOL — An upcoming event at the Museum of Ceramics will celebrate the release of “Pottery Town Blues,” a collection of fictional short stories set in East Liverpool. The book was written by ...

This article examines characterisation and symbolism as narrative strategies that challenge anti-LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) cultures in four short stories – Stanley ...