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1. Who Was That Masked Writer?

Subjects
AUTHORS, SHORT story (Literary form)
Abstract

The article offers information about several short story authors. Abby Denson is noted cartoonist and was the one who scripted "Powerpuff Girls" and comics for Nickelodeon. Mark Rigney authored the book "Deaf Side Story: Deaf Sharks, Hearing Jets and a Classic American Musical" and won in his stage performances. Carol Emshwiller, who lives in New York City authored, authored the book "The Secret City" and received the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Published
2008

2. Frey's Back Writing Catalogue Copy.

Author

Rosenberg, Karen

Subjects
*SHORT story (Literary form), *AUTHORS, BIOGRAPHIES
Abstract

The article reports on the move of screenwriter and author, James Frey to write a short story of memoirs for photographer Malerie Marder's fall show "Nine" in New York City. Frey's short story will be printed in the catalogue of Marder's show. Frey was popularly known for his book titled "A Million Little Pieces!" that talks about the disaffected woman who encounters a man from her town.

Published
2006

3. THE WORD.

Subjects
*BENEFIT performances, *ORAL interpretation of poetry, *SHORT story (Literary form)
Abstract

This article contains information on book readings that are happening around New York city through the end of April 2007. Actors will read works from past winners of the Rea Award for the Short Story Twentieth-Anniversary Celebration and celebrities will also read poems at the Poetry and the Creative Mind where funds will be raised to benefit the Academy of American Poets. Writer Walter Isaacson will read from his new book "Einstein: His Life and Universe."

Published
2007

4. ABOVE AND BEYOND.

Subjects
*READING, *SHORT story (Literary form), *ART exhibitions, *MUSIC festivals, *CONTESTS
Abstract

This article previews artistic events taking place in New York City during July of 2006. The finals of "The L Magazine's" short-story reading competition will take place on July 21, 2006 at the Baggot Inn. The Bushwick Art Project will present a festival of electronic music and new-media art on July 22, 2006 in Brooklyn, New York.

Published
2006

5. ABOVE AND BEYOND.

Subjects
*ARTS, *SHORT story (Literary form)
Abstract

Presents a schedule of art-related events in New York City in February 2005. Celebration of carnival and Black History Month at the Brooklyn Museum; Public reading by Alice Munro from her short story collection; Screening of clips from films of "Macbeth" and "Othello."

Published
2005

6. Most Would-Be Authors Fall by the Wayside.

Subjects
LANGUAGE arts, TEACHING methods, SHORT story (Literary form), STUDENT aspirations, VOCATIONAL interests, UNIVERSITIES & colleges
Abstract

The article reports on the instruction received by aspiring writers under the short story writing class of Blanche Colton Williams at Columbia University in New York City. Approximately 3,000 would-be writers in the art of the short story were asked by Williams to answer the question as to the fate of the aspirants.

Published
1926

7. ABOUT (ALMOST SURELY) NEW YORK, OR SOMETHING.

Author

Ephron, Nora

Subjects
SHORT story (Literary form), URBAN life, TELEPHONE booths, WOMEN, BUS travel
Abstract

The article presents five brief stories about people living in the city of New York. The first three stories deal with telephone booths. The fourth story is about the voices of a man and a woman shouting at each other on the street. The fifth story tells about three women who have been taking the same bus at the same time for many years.

Published
1974

8. Post Scripts.

Subjects
*RESTAURANTS, *POETRY (Literary form), *SHORT story (Literary form), CARICATURES & cartoons
Abstract

The article presents information on some restaurants on the Maple Street, in New York City, which offer varied cuisine to visitors. Two poems, a short story, a cartoon and a few excerpts are also presented. The restaurants listed are McBurney's Supper Club, Maison O'Hara, and Pearl and Charlie's Smorcasboard.

Published
1960

9. PERSONALS.

Subjects
*AUTHORS, *SHORT story (Literary form)
Abstract

The article profiles two short story writers. Herbert M. Alexander participated in a carnival show in Grand Island, Nebraska. Zachary Gold was born in Brooklyn, New York.

Published
1939

10. MOST FASCINATING NEWS STORY OF THE WEEK.

Subjects
MILITARY personnel, SHORT story (Literary form), UNITED States armed forces
Abstract

The article reports that the news relating to corporal John Crowe was the most fascinating story of the week in New York City.

Published
1966

11. Comics For a Story By Stephen King, Too.

Author

Bosman, Julie

Subjects
*SHORT story (Literary form), *MOBILE communication systems
Abstract

''N.,'' a previously unpublished short story by the novelist Stephen King, has been adapted into a series of 25 original comic-style video episodes, Mr. King's publisher, Scribner, announced. Beginning Monday the episodes can be purchased online at Nishere.com and viewed on the Internet or on cellphones. The story will be included in a collection published in November by Scribner, a division of Simon & Schuster. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2008

12. Short Stories, Hard Covers: New Partners in Crime Fiction.

Author

Nolan, Tom

Subjects
*MYSTERY fiction, *SHORT story (Literary form), *ANTHOLOGIES
Abstract

The article states that short crime story is making a comeback in the 21st century, not through magazines but in books. Otto Penzler, the New York City publishing figure and crime-fiction scholar, suggested that the anthologies is probably a natural outgrowth to fulfill the desire for some people to read short fiction and others to write it. Penzler has edited such volumes in the past few years including "Murder at the Racetrack," "Dangerous Women," and "Murder at the Foul Line."

Published
2007

13. Across the Atlantic and Up the Hudson.

Author

Cohen, Joyce

Subjects
*SHORT story (Literary form), *NONFICTION
Abstract

Tells a story about a guy from Egypt who marries an American wife and settled in Hudson, New York.

Published
2005

14. New Short-Story Prize.

Author

Sisario, Ben and Wyatt, Edward

Subjects
*LITERARY prizes, *SHORT story (Literary form), *LITERATURE competitions
Abstract

Reports on the selection of finalists for the inaugural Short Story Prize at Symphony Space in Manhattan, New York City, January 26, 2005.

Published
2004

15. Brooklyn Crime Tales Flavored by Neighborhood.

Author

Smith, Dinitia

Subjects
*MYSTERY fiction, *SHORT story (Literary form), *FICTION, *BOOK editors, *EDITORS
Abstract

Focuses on "Brooklyn Noir," a collection of crime stories set in different Brooklyn neighborhoods, edited by Tim McLoughlin. Origins of "Brooklyn Noir," the brainchild of McLoughlin, who works as a court clerk, and of Johnny Temple, publisher of Akashic Books; Plan for a series of readings and events to accompany publishing of the stories; Contributors, including Pete Hamill and Maggie Estep; Overview of the stories.

Published
2004

16. Listen, My Grown-Ups.

Subjects
*ORAL reading, *ACTORS, *ACTRESSES, *SHORT story (Literary form)
Abstract

Reports on "Selected Shorts," a 13-week program in which actors read short stories out loud began 1985 in New York. Isaiah Sheffer as host and impresario; Transformation of a former wrestling arena into a cultural venue; Audiences' explanation for the appeal of the program; Actors and actresses featured, including Cynthia Nixon, Karen Kandel and Rene Auberjonois.

Published
2004

17. Listen, My Grown-Ups.

Author

Hartocollis, Anemona

Subjects
*RADIO programs, *SHORT story (Literary form), *RADIO broadcasting
Abstract

Presents a description of the 200th performance in New York of "Selected Shorts," a public-radio program in which actors read short stories aloud. Comments by a young couple attending the performance for the first time on their surprise at the appearance of host Isaiah Sheffer; Actors participating in the performance, including Cynthia Nixon, René Auberjonois and Karen Kandel; Speculation on why the program is popular.

Published
2004

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