What’s the best way to start off the shortest month of the year? By reading a short-short story, of course! Lucky for you, our February web exclusive is here, and it is excellent. “Scars” by Venita Blackburn is a funny, fantastical, touching story about the wounds inflicted by life and love, and what it takes to carry us through. Oh, and also superpowers. “Scars” may be short, but it definitely packs a wallop. Read the full story. and be sure to take note of the accompanying artwork (a new ... [READ MORE]
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Web Exclusive Author Interview: An Introduction to Kelly Ramsey
Two thousand twelve is here and with it a phenomenal new installment of our online fiction series.Charting new territory in both content and form, our January 2012 web exclusive, “An Introduction to Cosmography, Parts 1 through 5” by Kelly Ramsey, is the perfect send-off for our voyage into the wilds of a new year. And speaking of newness, we’re pleased this month to announce the introduction of visual elements into our web publications; this month’s story includes a beautiful, whimsical ... [READ MORE]
Online Fiction: Interview with Tien-Yi Lee
Welcome to November, friends, and to the latest installment of our web exclusive series. It’s so nice to see you here. This month, we present Tien-Yi Lee’s “Penetration”—and we couldn’t be more thrilled. It’s a challenging piece, about damage irrevocable and endured, but rewarding, too, and very, very beautiful. It’s one of those stories that stills the world for a moment, and leaves you, we hope, in the hush of something complicated and new. You’ll find “Penetration” on the ASF website, and ... [READ MORE]
Online Fiction: Interview with Aubrey Hirsch
Ever play that game Two Truths and a Lie? Well, this month’s web exclusive is a little like that. Blurring the line between fact and fiction, Aubrey Hirsch’s “Albert Arnold Gore” will keep you guessing. Rendered in clear, keen prose, this set of three linked shorts offers portraits that are inventive and intriguing—and ultimately poignant and revealing. Read “Albert Arnold Gore” and check out our Q&A with the author, below. MO: This piece is part of a series of what you’ve ... [READ MORE]
Summer Film Club: Raymond Carver
In this weekly series, Intern Alyssa, your fearless reader, will review popular short stories and their film adaptations. We’ll explore what works in each medium and what doesn’t, and how exactly the allure of literature can translate to film. Alyssa has no formal training in film, unless subscribing to Netflix and following Roger Ebert on Twitter count as formal training. She would also like to issue one big standing Spoiler Alert now. Well, here we are. The end. Before I started this ... [READ MORE]
Summer Film Club: Julio Cortazar
In this weekly series, Intern Alyssa, your fearless reader, will review popular short stories and their film adaptations. We’ll explore what works in each medium and what doesn’t, and how exactly the allure of literature can translate to film. Alyssa has no formal training in film, unless subscribing to Netflix and following Roger Ebert on Twitter count as formal training. She would also like to issue one big standing Spoiler Alert now. Hey, Summer Film Clubbers! September is upon us ... [READ MORE]