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Introducing Ursa: Why We Love Short Fiction

Introducing Ursa: Why We Love Short Fiction

FromUrsa Short Fiction


Introducing Ursa: Why We Love Short Fiction

FromUrsa Short Fiction

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jun 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Acclaimed authors Deesha Philyaw (The Secret Lives of Church Ladies) and Dawnie Walton (The Final Revival of Opal & Nev) introduce Ursa Short Fiction, a new anthology podcast dedicated to celebrating short stories, with a spotlight on underrepresented voices. Join us for author interviews, book club chats, and audio stories from some of your favorite writers and emerging talent.
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Authors and Books Mentioned in This Episode
Heads of the Colored People, by Nafissa Thompson-Spires
How to Sit, by Tyrese Coleman
The World Doesn’t Require You, by Rion Amilcar Scott
Drinking Coffee Elsewhere, by ZZ Packer
The work of J. California Cooper
The Women of Brewster Place, by Gloria Naylor
12 Tribes of Hattie, by Ayana Mathis
The Travelers, by Regina Porter
Claire of the Sea Light, by Edwidge Danticat
You are Free, by Danzy Senna
The Office of Historical Corrections and Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self, by Danielle Evans
The work of Edward P.Jones
I’m Not Hungry But I Could Eat, by Christopher Gonzalez
Milk Blood Heat, by Dantiel W. Moniz 

Writing from Dawnie and Deesha
Introducing Ursa: A Letter from Co-Founder and Editorial Director Dawnie Walton
A Love Letter to Short Stories, by Deesha Philyaw
The Final Revival of Opal & Nev, by Dawnie Walton
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, by Deesha Philyaw
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Released:
Jun 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (32)

Join authors Deesha Philyaw (The Secret Lives of Church Ladies) and Dawnie Walton (The Final Revival of Opal & Nev) for author interviews, book club discussions, and immersive short stories — all celebrating fiction from some of today's most thrilling writers, with an emphasis on spotlighting underrepresented voices. (Photo credits: Vanessa German / Rayon Richards) Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://ursastory.com/join