Publisher's Synopsis
"The one anthology that deliberately and exclusively sets out to find the best unpublished stories by 'emerging' writers."Tobias Wolff, previous judge
"Truly, a breath of fresh air for us all, writers and readers alike."Raymond Carver, previous judge
"A must-read collection for all short-fiction enthusiasts."Booklist
This is the eleventh volume in the prestigious series that has discovered, through an annual national competition, David Guterson, Antonya Nelson, Ursula Hegi, A. Manette Ansay, and current finalist judge Clint McCown. You'll meet many writers for the first time that you'll be hearing from again, and often.
