One Story Write-In
Join us for a free virtual Write-In on December 7, 2025, 4-5pm ET
Eliza Shannon on “Something’s in the Water”
In the contest-winning story “Something’s in the Water” by Eliza Shannon, Christine and two other teens are halfway across Lake Passamoonshine, trying to earn their summer camp swim badges, when things take a harrowing turn. Patrick Ryan chatted with Shannon about the inspiration behind the story, writing suspense, and her favorite horror books and movies.
A Kind of Greed: An Interview with Jackie Thomas-Kennedy
On May 16th at our Literary Debutante Ball, One Story will be celebrating seven of our authors who have recently published or will soon publish their debut books. In the weeks leading up to the Ball, we’ll be introducing our Debs through a series of interviews.
Watch the 2025 One Story Literary Debutante Reading
Watch six of our seven Literary Debutantes read from their debut books in an event hosted by us and Adam Vitcavage of Debutiful. Learn more about the readers below, and get your ticket to our Literary Debutante Ball, which is happening on Friday, May 16th, at Roulette in Brooklyn.
The Question of Self-Control: An Interview with Kerry Cullen
On May 16th at our Literary Debutante Ball, One Story will be celebrating seven of our authors who have recently published or will soon publish their debut books. In the weeks leading up to the Ball, we’ll be introducing our Debs through a series of interviews.
Bring Back More Light: An Interview with Carrie R. Moore
On May 16th at our Literary Debutante Ball, One Story will be celebrating seven of our authors who have recently published or will soon publish their debut books. In the weeks leading up to the Ball, we’ll be introducing our Debs through a series of interviews.
Carys Schiffer on “Rain”
In “Rain” by Carys Schiffer, one of the winners of our Teen Writing Contest, a borrowed umbrella leads to an unexpected connection between schoolmates. She discusses the inspiration for the story, her favorite writing advice, and what she’s working on now with editor Patrick Ryan.
The Search for Reason: An Interview with Nini Berndt
On May 16th at our Literary Debutante Ball, One Story will be celebrating seven of our authors who have recently published or will soon publish their debut books. In the weeks leading up to the Ball, we’ll be introducing our Debs through a series of interviews.
In Those Quiet Moments: An Interview with Lucas Schaefer
On May 16th at our Literary Debutante Ball, One Story will be celebrating seven of our authors who have recently published or will soon publish their debut books. In the weeks leading up to the Ball, we’ll be introducing our Debs through a series of interviews. Today we’re talking to Lucas Schaefer, author of One Story […]
Shatterproof Hope: An Interview with Julian Zabalbeascoa
On May 16th at our Literary Debutante Ball, One Story will be celebrating seven of our authors who have recently published or will soon publish their debut books. In the weeks leading up to the Ball, we’ll be introducing our Debs through a series of interviews. Today we’re talking to Julian Zabalbeascoa, author of One Story […]
