Elizabeth McCracken

In this nonfiction work, writer and teacher Elizabeth McCracken reflects on the practice of writing fiction, drawing on more than three decades of teaching and professional experience. The book addresses topics such as character development, plot, revision, and commonly cited writing conventions, incorporating examples from the author's own creative work. Blending practical guidance with personal reflection, the volume examines both the technical...

In these stories, the mysterious bonds of family are tested, transformed, fractured, and fortified. A recent widower and his adult son ferry to a craggy Scottish island in search of puffins. An actress who plays a children's game-show villainess ushers in the New Year with her deadbeat half brother. A mother, pining for her children, feasts on loaves of challah to fill the void. A new couple navigates a tightrope walk toward love. And on a trip to...

Presents a selection of the best works of short fiction of the past year from a variety of acclaimed sources.

This collection of original stories by today's finest women writers--including Tracy Chevalier, Francine Prose, Elizabeth McCracken, Tessa Hadley, Audrey Niffenegger, and more--takes inspiration from the opening line in Charlotte Bront©±'s most beloved novel, Jane Eyre. A fixture in the literary canon, Charlotte Bronte is revered by readers all over the world. Her novels featuring unforgettable, strong heroines still resonate with millions today....