Ray Bradbury, Author of Fahrenheit 451, Has Died

Ray Bradbury, Author of Fahrenheit 451, Has Died

The prolific and iconic author has died.

Introducing Rio Liang: Our Newest Guest Blogger

Introducing Rio Liang: Our Newest Guest Blogger

The foundational story - whether it be in dance, music, or film - has always been the main draw for him.

Story Spotlight: "Used to Be" by Elizabeth Baines

Story Spotlight: "Used to Be" by Elizabeth Baines

The 3rd place winner in the 2008 Raymond Carver Contest demonstrates fine metafiction techniques.

Crafting a Strong Opening

Crafting a Strong Opening

How do you hook readers from the very first line? The editor-in-chief offers his advice.

The Editor Speaks at AWP2012

The Editor Speaks at AWP2012

Watch the editor's presentation at the 2012 AWP Conference.

"The Mattress Boy of Cameroon" by Kate Jackson

"The Mattress Boy of Cameroon" by Kate Jackson

The words "Please help," will haunt you by the story's end.

 

Top 10 Most Read Books in the World

Top 10 Most Read Books in the World

No surprise that The Bible sits at No. 1 but do you know where the Twilight saga lands on the list?

The Perils of Being a Literary Magazine in Dallas, Texas

The Perils of Being a Literary Magazine in Dallas, Texas

The three most common activities in Dallas are eating, shopping, and driving (presumably to go eat or shop).