the Literary Consultancy

Short Stories – The Form of the Future?

March 23rd, 2011

To celebrate the publication of her volume of short stories, A Day in the Life of a Smiling Woman, Margaret Drabble (pictured left) will be in conversation with the UK’s leading exponent of the form, Helen Simpson (pictured right) on Thursday 26th May, 6.30-8.30pm, at London’s Free The Word Centre. Both authors will read from their work, and discuss the unique qualities of the short story as a form. The event is organized by the Literary Consultancy. Visit the Free the Word website for more details or to book tickets.