Excellence in Short Fiction

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Emperor of the Air

by Ethan Canin

Explores the beauty and mystery in everyday existence.
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Churchboys & Other Sinners

by Preston L. Allen

Preston Allen's stories explore the boundary between boy and man, church and smut shack in spare, deadpan prose.
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When the Messenger is Hot

by Elizabeth Crane

Features the stories of women recovering from loss, addiction, or betrayal, from a woman who decides to live on the patio rooftop of her friend's …
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Doghouse Roses

by Steve Earle

A songwriter's songwriter, Steve Earle is a country music sensation who now takes his writing gift to another medium. His debut collection of short fiction …
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Dry Rain

by Pete Fromm

In this memorable collection of short stories, Pete Fromm reconfirms his reputation as one of the West's most intriguing and talented young writers. Stories about …
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Drown

by Junot Díaz

From the beloved and award-winning author Junot Díaz, a spellbinding saga of a family’s journey through the New World. A coming-of-age story of unparalleled power, …