Anton Chekhov’s ‘New Year Martyrs’
In a special festive post, we bring you Anton Chekhov’s short story ‘New Year Martyrs’: ‘”Happy New Year, Happy New Year…” he mumbles, staring blankly at the ceiling and breathing heavily…’
In Praise of Auggie Wren
With just a week to go until Christmas, ERINNA METTLER introduces us to her traditional festive read, ‘Auggie Wren’s Christmas Story’ by Paul Auster.
Best of British 2013
‘Bursting with suppressed emotions, vengeful acts and a chilling atmosphere…’ ALEX RUCZAJ learns a thing or two from The Best British Short Stories 2013 anthology.
The Life of an Emerging Writer
In this essay, RENIA SIMMONDS discusses the life of emerging short story writer George Lambor, as he worked towards writing fame.
Jambula Tree
KIRSTY WALTERS finds inspiration in Jambula Tree and Other Stories, an anthology of tales from the 2007 Caine Prize for African writing…
Short Story Masterclass… with Deborah Levy
In the second instalment of this series of SHORT STORY MASTERCLASS PODCASTS, acclaimed author DEBORAH LEVY talks with Steve Wasserman about enigmas, filling in the gaps, and the difference between writing short stories and poetry.