As the new year approaches, we look back with gratitude on the magazine's accomplishments and think about how we can grow in the years to come. Here are a few of our favorite highlights from 2017: - We published 22 stories, including our first issue dedicated exclusively to the work of emerging writers. We proudly offer competitive payment to all writers whose stories we publish. - Through "ASF Goes Back to School," we donated hundreds of back issues to creative writing classrooms across … [Read more...] about Support ASF & Get this Dog-Approved Tote Bag!
The Stars at Night: An Interview with Dan Chaon
I first came to Dan Chaon's work years ago via his celebrated story collection Among the Missing; even as a fledgling writer, I recognized that Chaon had the chops for beautiful writing and even greater empathy. Now, Chaon's newest novel Ill Will showcases a multi-talented writer diving into the deep waters of emotional hazards and physical violence, all set against the backdrop of contemporary America, where our greatest fears and darkest truths lie just beneath the surface. Tonight, he will be … [Read more...] about The Stars at Night: An Interview with Dan Chaon
2017 American Short Fiction Prize Winners
We are delighted to announce that Lauren Groff has selected the winners of the 2017 American Short Fiction Prize. The first-place prize goes to Michaela Hansen for her story "The Devil in the Barn." Michaela Hansen is a Northwest native who likes to call Tacoma, Washington home, even though she doesn't always live there. She's a recent graduate of the Texas State University MFA program and her work has been published in McNeese Review, and is forthcoming from Fourth Genre. When she's not … [Read more...] about 2017 American Short Fiction Prize Winners
Best American Short Stories 2017!
We are thrilled to announce that two ASF stories will be anthologized in The Best American Short Stories 2017, edited by Meg Wolitzer. Congratulations to Danielle Evans, author of "Richard of York Gave Battle in Vain" from Issue 63, and Kyle McCarthy, author of "Ancient Rome" from Issue 62 for the honor! … [Read more...] about Best American Short Stories 2017!
Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017!
Three cheers for Smith Henderson, whose ASF story "Trouble" from Issue 62 will be anthologized in The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017, edited by Sarah Vowell. "Trouble" was also a semifinalist for the Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award, and we're thrilled his terrific story has received such distinguished recognition. Congrats, Smith! … [Read more...] about Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017!
Issue 64 Release Party & Reading
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Issue 64—so thrilled that we decided to throw a party! This is no regular party—it's a reading party at the dark and delightful King Bee Lounge, featuring ASF staff members, including contributing editors JENNIFER DUBOIS and STACEY SWANN, editorial fellow CHARLES RAMSAY MCCRORY, and assistant editor HEATHER HASSELLE. These folks can balance horses on their heads, write sentences that wrap around to lasso the most terrible of criminals, and ride elegant … [Read more...] about Issue 64 Release Party & Reading