Many authors say that penning a great short story is harder than writing an entire novel. These are the best short stories to ...

There is a quieter, more succinct wing of literature that thrives on pithy conciseness: the short story ... Ernest Hemingway follows the story of an American writer dying of gangrene while ...

Eudora Welty was a short story writer and novelist known for her portrayals of the American South. She received the 1973 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel The Optimist’s Daughter.

Jack Schaefer was a noted 20th century journalist and writer of western novels and short stories. He is best known for his ... Philip José Farmer was an American author best known for his ...

Mystery Writers of America announced its nominations for the 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, including awards for best novel, ...