Richard Charan’s collected social history vignettes, The Village of One, now published in one volume by Ian Randle Publishers ...

Stephen King's legacy as a master of horror is undeniable, but of all of his horrific creations, there's one that he knows ...

Cork visual artist Lara Quinn graduated with a BA in Fine Art from MTU Crawford College of Art and Design in 2024, making ...

I keep a notebook of all the books I read, and at year’s end I take stock. This year, I read 40 books, down significantly ...

Every so often, a book reminds us of the importance of reading. It's not just about the act itself; it’s also about the ...

The Writers of the Future contest has long been on Jefferson Snow’s radar. In his childhood, the Orem resident and fantasy ...

In Saïd Sayrafiezadeh’s fictional short story, “Minimum Payment Due,” the main character is trapped in credit card debt and ...

The author of the sci-fi tale "Minimum Safe Distance" explains how the story was both autobiographical and therapeutic.

Author Stephen King is arguably the most prolific creator in the world of horror, as he’s penned hundreds of stories across a variety of mediums. As if the stories themselves aren’t enough reason to ...

This award-winning work of nonfiction is part memoir of an undocumented woman and part reported piece on the lives of ...

This is what the Defector staff enjoyed reading in 2024.