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Introducing Ursa: Why We Love Short Fiction

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. Transcript: https://ursastory.com/introducing-ursa-short-fiction-podcast/ Support Ursa: https://ursastory.com/join 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://ursastory.com/join

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