The first of what will probably be a torrent of rejections arrived today, beginning with the inevitable, “Thank you for . . . .” Unlike some rejections I have gotten in the past and will surely receive this time, this one was curt, only two crisp sentences. It was cold, as if my query left […]
Using Magical Realism in Short Fiction
Award-winning author Patty Somlo (WNBA-San Francisco) explores how using magical elements emphasizes reality. She also shares why short fiction and magical realism work well together.