“I've been religiously reading the O. Henry Prize anthologies every yea...” — Molly Antopol Quote

“I've been religiously reading the O. Henry Prize anthologies every year since college, when I first began trying to write stories. Many of the authors whose work I cherish the most were people I first learned about through The O. Henry Prize Stories - and then I'd go search for their books.”

“I like that it's challenging - that when I'm writing, I feel as if I'm pouring everything I have into the story until there's nothing left and I have to begin thinking about a new world and set of circumstances to research and explore.”

“In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read for your own satisfaction, but not name them.”

“My favourite authors are Milan Kundera and Jeanette Winterson.”

“Authors should be honored only for their works.”