31 Days of Stories 2026, Day 1: Best Canadian Stories 2026
The thing about Zsuzsi Gartner is she's fearless.
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The thing about Zsuzsi Gartner is she's fearless.
"Fiction is a more subtle and sophisticated revenge porn."
Even in a year fraught with anxiety and discord, writers connected with readers to provide succour, solace, entertainment, and provocation.
Canadian judge Shashi Bhat called Bouchard's story "a profoundly intelligent, fiercely original piece."
The real, physical world is ever-present in these stories, most particularly in a recurring theme focusing on women's bodies.
Bhat's new collection is out from M&S in spring 2024.