The Sexiest Form: A Conversation with the Series Editor of Best American Short Stories 2025 and a Featured Author

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode Series Editor Nicole Lamy and featured author Jessica Treadway talk about the Best American Short Stories Anthology 2025. The episode covers:Trends among the storiesWho reads the anthology in 2026 and how representation may show up differentlyHow to define a contemporary short story This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writingstories123.substack.com

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