David Duhr

Texas Observer books and fiction editor David Duhr runs WriteByNight, a writing center and writers’ service in Austin.

Submit: 2013 Texas Observer Short Story Contest Now Open for EntriesMay 02, 2013
When Larry McMurtry agreed in 2011 to guest-judge The Texas Observer’s first short story contest, we at the magazine were thrilled: what better name […] Full Story
Winning WordsApr 15, 2013
A few weeks ago we offered a roundup of Texas books recently nominated for or winning major awards. As literary awards season rolls on, […] Full Story
New and Noteworthy Books: MarchMar 22, 2013
Benjamin Alire Saenz’s story collection Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club, published by El Paso’s Cinco Puntos Press, has won the 2013 […] Full Story
New and Noteworthy Books: FebruaryFeb 18, 2013
The Observer's periodic round-up of recent and forthcoming books by Texas authors, on Texas presses, or about Texas topics. Full Story
Announcing the Texas Observer Short Story Prize WinnerJun 20, 2011
The announcement of our first annual Short Story Prize began with a simple declaration: “We at the Texas Observer love a good story.” With […] Full Story

Independent Publishers Make their Presence Felt at the 2014 Texas Book FestivalOct 21, 2014
When the estimated mob of 40,000 descends on the Texas statehouse this weekend for the Texas Book Festival, five of the state's independent publishers hope at least a few members of the crowd will be there to hear their authors speak. After all, how often does an independent press in Texas get a chance to reach 40,000 potential readers? Full Story
Diane Lawson Gets Inside Texas’ Head in A Tightly Raveled MindOct 17, 2014
A Tightly Raveled Mind is suitable for fans of mystery novels and psychological thrillers, as well as any reader who enjoys potshots aimed at uppity Texans. Full Story
El Paso’s Cinco Puntos Press Aims for Cross-Border UnderstandingOct 22, 2013
Being so far removed from publishing’s power centers gives Cinco Puntos Press the freedom to pursue projects that would likely be judged too regional. Full Story
Elizabeth Black’s The Drowning House Is a Book Gasping For BreathFeb 25, 2013
Black heaps far more gravitas on her characters than they can support; the mysteries fizzle undramatically; and narrator Clare is despicable. Full Story
Brian Allen Carr On Vampire Conditions and Being a Texas BoyNov 09, 2012
Vampire Conditions, the new story collection from Brian Allen Carr, includes his 2011 Texas Observer Short Story Contest prize winner “The First Henley.” Recently […] Full Story