my constellation of 8

My Constellation of 8: A Conversation with Esmé Weijun Wang

by The Editors | September 8, 2020

Next week, American Short Fiction will host the second installment of My Constellation of 8, a virtual events series featuring authors in conversation about the books that shaped their thinking and helped them grow as writers, as thinkers, and as people. On September 15th, we will join award-winning writer Esmé Weijun Wang in conversation about eight of her literary influences with ASF's Coeditor Adeena Reitberger and will benefit Green Apple Books, a trio of fiercely independent bookstores … [Read more...] about My Constellation of 8: A Conversation with Esmé Weijun Wang

My Constellation of 8: A Conversation With Roger Reeves

by The Editors | August 10, 2020

Please note that this event has already occurred, but the good news is that you can watch a recording of the event on Crowdcast here, in its entirety. Watch a Recording of the Event Here This fall, American Short Fiction will host three virtual events featuring some of today’s most exciting and celebrated writers. Unlike other virtual events, which importantly seek to promote and share a writer’s own work, we’re inviting Roger Reeves on August 25th, Esmé Weijun Wang on September 15th, … [Read more...] about My Constellation of 8: A Conversation With Roger Reeves

Read the winners of the 2024 Insider Prize

By ASF Editors

“Memories are a nuisance,” Peter wrote to one of our writers after reading his short story, “but nonetheless they seem to make us who we are, as this story confirms.” This year’s submissions told many stories burdened with memory, but just as many stared bravely into the face of hope, satirized the state of politics, speculated on the future of the world, or else built entirely new worlds to inhabit. In short, the stories written on the inside reflected the stories we wrote this year on the outside. Stories of human toil and dreams and everything in between.

Story Sessions: Percival Everett in Conversation with Roger Reeves

By ASF Editors

Join us for the first installment of Story Sessions, a literary series that brings exceptional authors together for a freewheeling discussion about the power of stories and the ways we share them, on September 27, 2024, at Huston-Tillotson University from 6 – 8:00 p.m. We’re thrilled to welcome the nationally award-winning novelist Percival Everett to the stage alongside the distinguished poet and National Book Award finalist Roger Reeves.

Announcing the winners of the 2024 American Short(er) Fiction Prize

By ASF Editors

We are delighted to announce that Dantiel Moniz has chosen the winners of our 2024 American Short(er) Fiction Contest. Thank you to our judge and to everyone who submitted—it is always inspiring to read your work. Congratulations to the winners!