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THE ART OF SHORT FICTION

Three authors discuss the craft of the story with moderation from Laura Cogan, editor of one of the West Coast's best literary journals, ZYZZYVA. Discussion followed by Q&A.

Clark Blaise is author of ten collections of stories (most recently "The Meagre Tarmac," 2011), three novels, and seven works of nonfiction including "Time Lord," the biography of Sir Sandford Fleming, inventor of standard time.

Laura Cogan is editor of ZYZZYVA, the journal of West Coast Writers and Artists. Laura previously served as managing editor at ZYZZYVA. She holds a B.A. and an M.A. from New York University.

Ann Packer is author of "Songs Without Words," "The Dive from Clausen's Pier," and "Mendocino and Other Stories". Her most recent book is "Swim Back to Me," a novella and five short stories. She lives in San Carlos.

Eric Puchner is author of the story collection "Music Through the Floor" and the novel "Model Home," a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award. His work has appeared in GQ, Tin House, and Zoetrope.