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SEASON 5 BEGINS THIS MONTH! We've got lots more outstanding literary talent to bring to you in Season 5, starting with these two rising stars. Olajide Omojarabi and Lisa Alvarez are just 2 of the distinctive voices you'll hear in Season 5, starting Sept 3. shortstorytoday.com
OUT NOW! Ian Forth's stories have been published in Lit eZine, The Mocking Owl Roost, These Pages Sing, Fragmented Voices, & Literally Stories. The Syncopation Literary Journal is where we first learned of his writing. Thank you, Natalie Welsh!
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November 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
OUT NOW! Ian Forth's stories have been published in Lit eZine, The Mocking Owl Roost, These Pages Sing, Fragmented Voices, & Literally Stories. The Syncopation Literary Journal is where we first learned of his writing. Thank you, Natalie Welsh!
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THIS WEEK! Welsh author Ian Forth joins me to talk about the stories in his debut collection HAZLITT AND THE MOBILITY SCOOTER (Hard Travelling Books). "Wicked stories full of fascinations. Brilliantly written" - Geoff Baker, The London Weekly News www.shortstorytoday.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
THIS WEEK! Welsh author Ian Forth joins me to talk about the stories in his debut collection HAZLITT AND THE MOBILITY SCOOTER (Hard Travelling Books). "Wicked stories full of fascinations. Brilliantly written" - Geoff Baker, The London Weekly News www.shortstorytoday.com
THIS WEEK! We celebrate Welsh author Ian Forth! His debut short story collection HAZLITT AND THE MOBILITY SCOOTER (Hard Travelling Books) was released in July. "Hugely enjoyable, unconventional and great fun." - Victoria Corby, author of UP TO NO GOOD. shortstorytoday.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
THIS WEEK! We celebrate Welsh author Ian Forth! His debut short story collection HAZLITT AND THE MOBILITY SCOOTER (Hard Travelling Books) was released in July. "Hugely enjoyable, unconventional and great fun." - Victoria Corby, author of UP TO NO GOOD. shortstorytoday.com
Season 5 continues in November with two more extraordinary fiction writers talking about their recently published collections: Ian Forth (Hazlitt and the Mobility Scooter) and Vishwas R. Gaitonde (On Earth as it is in Heaven). Next episode: 11/12. shortstorytoday.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Season 5 continues in November with two more extraordinary fiction writers talking about their recently published collections: Ian Forth (Hazlitt and the Mobility Scooter) and Vishwas R. Gaitonde (On Earth as it is in Heaven). Next episode: 11/12. shortstorytoday.com
OUT NOW! OUT NOW! Michael Hopkins's stories have won awards from Glimmer Train & The Mill, and received 1st prize in the Wisconsin Academy of Science, Arts & Letters annual fiction contest. Jim Knipfel, author of SLACKJAW, has called Hopkins a writer with "an unparalleled imagination."
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
OUT NOW! OUT NOW! Michael Hopkins's stories have won awards from Glimmer Train & The Mill, and received 1st prize in the Wisconsin Academy of Science, Arts & Letters annual fiction contest. Jim Knipfel, author of SLACKJAW, has called Hopkins a writer with "an unparalleled imagination."
THIS WEEK! Season 5 continues with author Michael Hopkins, whose debut collection NEVER STOP EXITING (UW-Stevens Point) was released in May. You'll also find him in COOLEST AMERICAN STORIES 2022. "A bold and compelling collection." - Mark Wish, author of NECESSARY DEEDS www.shortstorytoday.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
THIS WEEK! Season 5 continues with author Michael Hopkins, whose debut collection NEVER STOP EXITING (UW-Stevens Point) was released in May. You'll also find him in COOLEST AMERICAN STORIES 2022. "A bold and compelling collection." - Mark Wish, author of NECESSARY DEEDS www.shortstorytoday.com
THIS WEEK! We celebrate Wisconsin author Michael Hopkins. His debut collection NEVER STOP EXITING (UW-Stevens Point) was released in May. "Stealthily complex and persistently compassionate." - Phong Nguyen, author of Bronze Drum. www.shortstorytoday.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
THIS WEEK! We celebrate Wisconsin author Michael Hopkins. His debut collection NEVER STOP EXITING (UW-Stevens Point) was released in May. "Stealthily complex and persistently compassionate." - Phong Nguyen, author of Bronze Drum. www.shortstorytoday.com
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Well, this was perfect! I absolutely loved ‘Clementine‘ by @ladiwoods.bsky.social
A coming of age story, sad, but relatable, beautifully written (and read!). And the bonus of @andrewbertaina.bsky.social doing the interviewing! Fascinating listening!
A coming of age story, sad, but relatable, beautifully written (and read!). And the bonus of @andrewbertaina.bsky.social doing the interviewing! Fascinating listening!
OUT NOW! Washington DC author Lauren D. Woods' debut collection THE GREAT GROWN-UP GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE was the winner of the 2024 Autumn House Fiction Prize. “Beautifully strange and incredibly satisfying." - Kristen Arnett, author of NY Times bestseller MOSTLY DEAD THINGS. www.shortstorytoday.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Well, this was perfect! I absolutely loved ‘Clementine‘ by @ladiwoods.bsky.social
A coming of age story, sad, but relatable, beautifully written (and read!). And the bonus of @andrewbertaina.bsky.social doing the interviewing! Fascinating listening!
A coming of age story, sad, but relatable, beautifully written (and read!). And the bonus of @andrewbertaina.bsky.social doing the interviewing! Fascinating listening!
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THIS WEEK! We celebrate NYC author Francine Witte. She is an award-winning author of 11 poetry and flash fiction books, and a playwright whose work has been been produced on NYC stages. Her work has appeared in SmokeLong Quarterly, Best Small Fictions and Flash Fiction America, to name a few.
October 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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OUT NOW! Washington DC author Lauren D. Woods' debut collection THE GREAT GROWN-UP GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE was the winner of the 2024 Autumn House Fiction Prize. “Beautifully strange and incredibly satisfying." - Kristen Arnett, author of NY Times bestseller MOSTLY DEAD THINGS. www.shortstorytoday.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:58 PM
OUT NOW! Washington DC author Lauren D. Woods' debut collection THE GREAT GROWN-UP GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE was the winner of the 2024 Autumn House Fiction Prize. “Beautifully strange and incredibly satisfying." - Kristen Arnett, author of NY Times bestseller MOSTLY DEAD THINGS. www.shortstorytoday.com
THIS WEEK! Washington DC author Lauren D. Woods speaks with husband and SST alum Andrew Bertaina (Ep 10) about her debut collection THE GREAT GROWN-UP GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE, winner of the 2024 Autumn House Fiction Prize. "(A) tender and resonant debut." - Kirkus Reviews www.shortstorytoday.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
THIS WEEK! Washington DC author Lauren D. Woods speaks with husband and SST alum Andrew Bertaina (Ep 10) about her debut collection THE GREAT GROWN-UP GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE, winner of the 2024 Autumn House Fiction Prize. "(A) tender and resonant debut." - Kirkus Reviews www.shortstorytoday.com
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This was such a brilliant story. Listened a few days ago, but it’s still in my head. ❤️
OUT NOW! After 7 novels and 5 YA books, Missouri author David Haynes's long-awaited debut story collection Martha's Daughter has finally arrived. It is the 6th volume in McSweeney's OF THE DIASPORA series. "An absolute triumph.” - Laila Lalami, author of The Moor’s Account www.shortstorytoday.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This was such a brilliant story. Listened a few days ago, but it’s still in my head. ❤️
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Lauren D Woods AND Andrew Bertaina! This will be fantastic! 🤩
THIS WEEK! We celebrate Washington DC author Lauren D. Woods, whose debut collection THE GREAT GROWN-UP GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE will be released next week. It was the winner of the 2024 Autumn House Fiction Prize. She's interviewed by husband & fellow writer Andrew Bertaina (SST guest author, Ep. 10).
October 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Lauren D Woods AND Andrew Bertaina! This will be fantastic! 🤩
THIS WEEK! We celebrate Washington DC author Lauren D. Woods, whose debut collection THE GREAT GROWN-UP GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE will be released next week. It was the winner of the 2024 Autumn House Fiction Prize. She's interviewed by husband & fellow writer Andrew Bertaina (SST guest author, Ep. 10).
October 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
THIS WEEK! We celebrate Washington DC author Lauren D. Woods, whose debut collection THE GREAT GROWN-UP GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE will be released next week. It was the winner of the 2024 Autumn House Fiction Prize. She's interviewed by husband & fellow writer Andrew Bertaina (SST guest author, Ep. 10).
OUT NOW! After 7 novels and 5 YA books, Missouri author David Haynes's long-awaited debut story collection Martha's Daughter has finally arrived. It is the 6th volume in McSweeney's OF THE DIASPORA series. "An absolute triumph.” - Laila Lalami, author of The Moor’s Account www.shortstorytoday.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
OUT NOW! After 7 novels and 5 YA books, Missouri author David Haynes's long-awaited debut story collection Martha's Daughter has finally arrived. It is the 6th volume in McSweeney's OF THE DIASPORA series. "An absolute triumph.” - Laila Lalami, author of The Moor’s Account www.shortstorytoday.com
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LAUREN D WOODS!! Omg I’ll be listening to this one! (Actually I listen to them all, but I’ll listen extra specially hard to this one! 😊)
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We continue Season 5 in October with three more extraordinary writers! David Haynes, Lauren D. Woods and Michael Hopkins bring their unique voices to the the short story form with their debut collections. www.shortstorytoday.com
September 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
LAUREN D WOODS!! Omg I’ll be listening to this one! (Actually I listen to them all, but I’ll listen extra specially hard to this one! 😊)
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@ladiwoods.bsky.social
THIS WEEK! Missouri author David Haynes is interviewed by SST alum Stanley Stocker. David's debut short story collection MARTHA'S DAUGHTER was published by McSweeney's in September. "A treasure trove of warmth, smarts, and wisdom." - Kirkus starred review www.shortstorytoday.com
September 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
THIS WEEK! Missouri author David Haynes is interviewed by SST alum Stanley Stocker. David's debut short story collection MARTHA'S DAUGHTER was published by McSweeney's in September. "A treasure trove of warmth, smarts, and wisdom." - Kirkus starred review www.shortstorytoday.com
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This looks good! I heard Olajibe Omojarabi’s story Messenger Meg on @shortstorytoday.bsky.social and I’d love to read the rest!
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September 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This looks good! I heard Olajibe Omojarabi’s story Messenger Meg on @shortstorytoday.bsky.social and I’d love to read the rest!
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Loved the story this week ‘Manuel’, but was particularly interested in the fact that Lisa Alvarez, at the age of 64 is working on her first collection of short stories. I can identify with that so was listening intently for advice! 😀
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OUT NOW! Lisa Alvarez writes about Los Angeles, her ciudad, with deep affection. Some Final Beauty & Other Stories (U of Nevada Press) chronicles lives affected by pivotal moments in the history of the city and of the world beyond. "Luminous and empathic." - Héctor Tobar, author of Our Migrant Souls
September 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Loved the story this week ‘Manuel’, but was particularly interested in the fact that Lisa Alvarez, at the age of 64 is working on her first collection of short stories. I can identify with that so was listening intently for advice! 😀
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September 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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We continue Season 5 in October with three more extraordinary writers! David Haynes, Lauren D. Woods and Michael Hopkins bring their unique voices to the the short story form with their debut collections. www.shortstorytoday.com
September 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We continue Season 5 in October with three more extraordinary writers! David Haynes, Lauren D. Woods and Michael Hopkins bring their unique voices to the the short story form with their debut collections. www.shortstorytoday.com
OUT NOW! Lisa Alvarez writes about Los Angeles, her ciudad, with deep affection. Some Final Beauty & Other Stories (U of Nevada Press) chronicles lives affected by pivotal moments in the history of the city and of the world beyond. "Luminous and empathic." - Héctor Tobar, author of Our Migrant Souls
September 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
OUT NOW! Lisa Alvarez writes about Los Angeles, her ciudad, with deep affection. Some Final Beauty & Other Stories (U of Nevada Press) chronicles lives affected by pivotal moments in the history of the city and of the world beyond. "Luminous and empathic." - Héctor Tobar, author of Our Migrant Souls
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@shortstorytoday.bsky.social is always wonderfully diverse and it was lovely to hear the Nigerian voice of Olajide Omojarabi reading his story ‘Messenger Meg’.
OUT NOW! This week we celebrate Nigerian author Olajide Omojarabi, whose story "Messenger Meg" was published in the Ploughshares Summer 2025 issue. He's currently a PhD candidate at the University of Nebraska. He's interviewed by fellow writer Daniel Dykiel. shortstorytoday.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
@shortstorytoday.bsky.social is always wonderfully diverse and it was lovely to hear the Nigerian voice of Olajide Omojarabi reading his story ‘Messenger Meg’.
THIS WEEK! We celebrate California author Lisa Alvarez, whose debut collection Some Final Beauty and Other Stories was just released by Univ of Nevada Press. "An essential story collection for this moment." - Victoria Patterson, author of The Secret Habit of Sorrow shortstorytoday.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
THIS WEEK! We celebrate California author Lisa Alvarez, whose debut collection Some Final Beauty and Other Stories was just released by Univ of Nevada Press. "An essential story collection for this moment." - Victoria Patterson, author of The Secret Habit of Sorrow shortstorytoday.com
THIS WEEK! California author Lisa Alvarez joins me to talk about her collection SOME FINAL BEAUTY and Other Stories, released by University of Nevada Press this summer. She codirects the annual Community of Writers summer conference in Olympic Valley, CA. shortstorytoday.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
THIS WEEK! California author Lisa Alvarez joins me to talk about her collection SOME FINAL BEAUTY and Other Stories, released by University of Nevada Press this summer. She codirects the annual Community of Writers summer conference in Olympic Valley, CA. shortstorytoday.com