Jennifer Frost Writes

“We write to create the books that we would like to read, that haven’t yet been written—possibly.”—Joyce Carol Oates

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  • Sofa

    by Jennifer Frost

    Just 101 words long, this piece takes less than a minute to read. Micro fiction challenges prose writers to be as succinct as poets, who craft full narratives with powerful precise language.

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  • Bueno (The Things I Learned from Papi)

    by Jennifer Frost

    Elsa Sosa explains what she knows of her father’s life and legacy, pulling together tales of family and childhood in the Dominican Republic.

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  • How A-muse-ing: or, Use an Inspiration Tape Like a Champ

    by Jennifer Frost

    Though there’s not a lot of room for analysis in a little-known (but totally awesome) 90s comedy, there’s plenty to say about inspiration tapes. Artists throughout history have turned to muses.

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  • June Reads

    by Jennifer Frost

    Summer reads for June 2022.

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  • If I Survive You

    by Jennifer Frost

    It’s hard to avoid phrases like, “powerhouse short stories,” and “dazzling debut.” Each story enlightens the rest, making the collection a perfect balance of tenderness and grit, hope, and despair.

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