TREMORS: SHORT FICTION BY CALIFORNIA WRITERS


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Eight writers -- four women and four men -- have gathered together to present this soul-stirring collection of contemporary fiction -- one that is sure to whet your appetite for more from these very talented authors. As one of them reminds us: "Here is the voice inside me which says: 'I am shaking the teardrops frozen in time with my literary tremor from a faraway land . . .' I think everyone has stories that are meant to shake or create waves to the uncharted mind."







Best Short Stories


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The Story of the Files


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An illustrated history of California writers, with extensive sections on Harte, Clemens, Miller, Bierce and the local periodicals and publishers. A considerable amount of the text is dedicated to women writers of California and the Women's Press Association










The Dial


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Novel & Short Story Writer's Market 40th Edition


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The best resource for getting your fiction published, fully revised and updated Novel & Short Story Writer's Market is the go-to resource you need to get your short stories, novellas, and novels published. The 40th edition of NSSWM features hundreds of updated listings for book publishers, literary agents, fiction publications, contests, and more. Each listing includes contact information, submission guidelines, and other essential tips. This edition of Novel & Short Story Writer's Market also offers Hundreds of updated listings for fiction-related book publishers, magazines, contests, literary agents, and more Interviews with bestselling authors Celeste Ng, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Beverly Jenkins, and Chris Bohjalian A detailed look at how to choose the best title for your fiction writing Articles on tips for manuscript revision, using out-of-character behavior to add layers of intrigue to your story, and writing satisfying, compelling endings Advice on working with your editor, keeping track of your submissions, and diversity in fiction




A List of Books


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