'Some readers are drawn to the promise inherent in a novel, and it's true that the longer form can offer a slow and seductive immersion, but the short story offers pleasure of another kind – the quick fix, a shot of adrenaline to the mind and heart.' – Amanda Lohrey
Novelist Amanda Lohrey, author of this year's much celebrated A Short History of Richard Kline, returns for a second year as editor of The Best Australian Stories.
Previous contributors include Kate Grenville, Tony Birch, David Malouf, Kirsten Tranter, Anna Krien, Frank Moorhouse, Peter Goldsworthy, Marion Halligan, Lisa Jacobson, Ryan O'Neill and Romy Ash