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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 12h

THIS WEEK! Washington DC author Lauren D. Woods speaks with husband and SST alum Andrew Bertaina (Ep 10) about her debut collection THE GREAT GROWN-UP GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE, winner of the 2024 Autumn House Fiction Prize. "(A) tender and resonant debut." - Kirkus Reviews www.shortstorytoday.com

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 1d

It was so much fun to read. Thank you for reposting, June!

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · 1d

This was such a brilliant story. Listened a few days ago, but it’s still in my head. ❤️

shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 13d

OUT NOW! After 7 novels and 5 YA books, Missouri author David Haynes's long-awaited debut story collection Martha's Daughter has finally arrived. It is the 6th volume in McSweeney's OF THE DIASPORA series. "An absolute triumph.” - Laila Lalami, author of The Moor’s Account www.shortstorytoday.com

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 1d

They're both so brilliant! Thanks, June!

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · 1d

Lauren D Woods AND Andrew Bertaina! This will be fantastic! 🤩

shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 1d

THIS WEEK! We celebrate Washington DC author Lauren D. Woods, whose debut collection THE GREAT GROWN-UP GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE will be released next week. It was the winner of the 2024 Autumn House Fiction Prize. She's interviewed by husband & fellow writer Andrew Bertaina (SST guest author, Ep. 10).

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 1d

THIS WEEK! We celebrate Washington DC author Lauren D. Woods, whose debut collection THE GREAT GROWN-UP GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE will be released next week. It was the winner of the 2024 Autumn House Fiction Prize. She's interviewed by husband & fellow writer Andrew Bertaina (SST guest author, Ep. 10).

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 13d

OUT NOW! After 7 novels and 5 YA books, Missouri author David Haynes's long-awaited debut story collection Martha's Daughter has finally arrived. It is the 6th volume in McSweeney's OF THE DIASPORA series. "An absolute triumph.” - Laila Lalami, author of The Moor’s Account www.shortstorytoday.com

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 14d

You're so sweet, June! Thank you!

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · 15d

LAUREN D WOODS!! Omg I’ll be listening to this one! (Actually I listen to them all, but I’ll listen extra specially hard to this one! 😊)
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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 15d

We continue Season 5 in October with three more extraordinary writers! David Haynes, Lauren D. Woods and Michael Hopkins bring their unique voices to the the short story form with their debut collections. www.shortstorytoday.com

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 14d

THIS WEEK! Missouri author David Haynes is interviewed by SST alum Stanley Stocker. David's debut short story collection MARTHA'S DAUGHTER was published by McSweeney's in September. "A treasure trove of warmth, smarts, and wisdom." - Kirkus starred review www.shortstorytoday.com

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks for helping get the word out, June!

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · 26d

This looks good! I heard Olajibe Omojarabi’s story Messenger Meg on @shortstorytoday.bsky.social and I’d love to read the rest!

Ploughshares Literary Journal @pshares.bsky.social · 26d

End your summer with eerie and uncanny prose by S. A. Cosby, Carolyn Ferrell, Helen Phillips, Deesha Philyaw, Joanna Pearson, and more, by grabbing our Summer 2025 issue: https://pshr.us/summer25

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks, June! Lisa is an inspiration!

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · 18d

Loved the story this week ‘Manuel’, but was particularly interested in the fact that Lisa Alvarez, at the age of 64 is working on her first collection of short stories. I can identify with that so was listening intently for advice! 😀
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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 27d

OUT NOW! Lisa Alvarez writes about Los Angeles, her ciudad, with deep affection. Some Final Beauty & Other Stories (U of Nevada Press) chronicles lives affected by pivotal moments in the history of the city and of the world beyond. "Luminous and empathic." - Héctor Tobar, author of Our Migrant Souls

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks, Josh! Hope all's well!

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Josh Dale @joshdale.co · 16d

Featured 3 years ago in @shortstorytoday.bsky.social

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 15d

We continue Season 5 in October with three more extraordinary writers! David Haynes, Lauren D. Woods and Michael Hopkins bring their unique voices to the the short story form with their debut collections. www.shortstorytoday.com

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 27d

OUT NOW! Lisa Alvarez writes about Los Angeles, her ciudad, with deep affection. Some Final Beauty & Other Stories (U of Nevada Press) chronicles lives affected by pivotal moments in the history of the city and of the world beyond. "Luminous and empathic." - Héctor Tobar, author of Our Migrant Souls

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you, June! Olajide is one to watch!

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · 28d

@shortstorytoday.bsky.social is always wonderfully diverse and it was lovely to hear the Nigerian voice of Olajide Omojarabi reading his story ‘Messenger Meg’.

shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · Sep 3

OUT NOW! This week we celebrate Nigerian author Olajide Omojarabi, whose story "Messenger Meg" was published in the Ploughshares Summer 2025 issue. He's currently a PhD candidate at the University of Nebraska. He's interviewed by fellow writer Daniel Dykiel. shortstorytoday.com

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 28d

THIS WEEK! We celebrate California author Lisa Alvarez, whose debut collection Some Final Beauty and Other Stories was just released by Univ of Nevada Press. "An essential story collection for this moment." - Victoria Patterson, author of The Secret Habit of Sorrow shortstorytoday.com

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · 29d

THIS WEEK! California author Lisa Alvarez joins me to talk about her collection SOME FINAL BEAUTY and Other Stories, released by University of Nevada Press this summer. She codirects the annual Community of Writers summer conference in Olympic Valley, CA. shortstorytoday.com

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shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · Sep 3

❤️Heartfelt thanks, June! You're the best!

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · Sep 3

Look Everybody!!! @shortstorytoday.bsky.social is over here on the Bluesky now! All is right with the world.🌍 After a short break they’re back with a new episode. This will, as every episode, be fabulous. Follow them now so you don’t miss any. 😊

shortstorytoday.bsky.social @shortstorytoday.bsky.social · Sep 3

OUT NOW! This week we celebrate Nigerian author Olajide Omojarabi, whose story "Messenger Meg" was published in the Ploughshares Summer 2025 issue. He's currently a PhD candidate at the University of Nebraska. He's interviewed by fellow writer Daniel Dykiel. shortstorytoday.com

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June Gemmell @junegemmell.bsky.social · Apr 14

Yippee!!! 🎉🎉
@shortstorytoday.bsky.social is back! Just noticed. And @sfreligh.bsky.social was on April 2nd. I’m going to listen the hell out of this later. Best podcast in the world in my opinion. You’ll find it at www.shortstorytoday.com

Short Story Today

A podcast dedicated to the celebration of the short story, and the authors who write them.

www.shortstorytoday.com

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