Scars and Legacies: An Interview with Jolene McIlwain by Curtis Smith
As far as my place, the fields, forests, creeks, as well as the people here, wear the scars and carry the legacies of what came before.
Tag Archives: Short story collection
A Certain Empowerment: An Interview with Jaime Cortez by Swetha Amit
We have a certain kind of empowerment that our parents didn’t as they didn’t speak the language or understand the culture.
How Far I’ve Come: An interview with Kim Magowan by Yasmina Din Madden
One thing I love about flash is that it lends itself to experimental forms—you can get away with doing bizarre things if a story is very short.
Human Nature: An Interview with Tyler Barton by Curtis Smith
As I write, I follow the voice of the narrator through these moments and specifics, always paying close attention to the energy of sentences and where they lead.
True to Character: An Interview with Ron Tanner by Jen Michalski
Stories are always about trouble.
Stumbling Toward Greatness: An Interview with Rosalia Scalia by Jen Michalski
Revision is the best part for me, the most fun, after the first draft is completed. It takes me longer to write a story now than it did at the beginning of my career—but my work has grown more precise and careful as a result.
Striving for Truth: An Interview With Michelle Ross by Curtis Smith
I knew early on that I was writing a book of stories about mothering and motherhood—and about how the mythology and cultural expectations of motherhood affect women and girls.
Making Contact: An Interview with Ethel Rohan by Jen Michalski
It resonates that my deeper dive into realism is the result of the growing urgency in everyday life.
Fabricating a Life: An Interview with Pamela Painter by Curtis Smith
I trust that the words will come.
A Sense of Place: An Interview with Gwen Goodkin by Jen Michalski
I didn’t realize I was writing a book of stories until very late in the game.
JMWW 