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Nathan Leslie: Short Stories Are a Slice of Life

by Nathan Leslie | May 25, 2012 | Of Literary Interest, Writing

In my fantasy world grocery stores would carry short story collections, placing them right next to the cash registers—next to the Kit-Kats and Twizzlers. One of the ironies of American readership is that novels sell better than short story collections. This has always...

David S. Atkinson: Short Stories Present a Divine Singularity

by David S. Atkinson | May 7, 2012 | Of Literary Interest, Writing

When Atticus Books first invited me to submit thoughts on the short story, I immediately formed grand plans. I was going to write such an impassioned and persuasive essay that the masses were going to remember. For a brief moment, I was going to personally lead the...