Chelsea T. Hicks on the Stories and Wazhazhe Language in A Calm & Normal Heart
“When you build muscle, they say, you break the muscle just a little and that is what causes it to grow. That’s what I wanted to do with the language.”
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Ursa’s First Audio Story: ‘Happy Family,’ by William Pei Shih
Hi friends, We have been overwhelmed by the kind words and support for Ursa Short Fiction with Deesha Philyaw and Dawnie Walton. Thank you for listening, and thank you for becoming an Ursa Member to help us fund future episodes! Today, we are thrilled to present our first audio story – “Happy Family,” by William … Read More
William Pei Shih on ‘Happy Family,’ Flawed Characters, and the Messiness of Life
“Your character has to fail in telling their story. I think that’s one of the beautiful things about fiction. It truly is the messiness of life.”
Introducing the Ursa Short Fiction Podcast
A new podcast celebrating our favorite short stories and writers of the past and present.
Why We Love Short Stories: Introducing the Ursa Short Fiction Podcast
Deesha Philyaw and Dawnie Walton reveal the work of the past and present that inspires their own writing.
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Member Exclusive: Friday Black Book Club
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Welcome to Ursa: A Letter from Co-Founder and Editorial Director Dawnie Walton
Welcome to Ursa. We’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to hear what you think.