Sarah Burt Howell
The Art of the Novelette
Welcome. If you enjoy fiction with the depth of a novel and the focus of a short story, you’ve come to the right place.
I write literary novelettes: long-form fiction with strong plots and satisfying endings. They're perfect for readers who want the sweep of a novel in the time it takes to watch a movie.
Some pieces use speculative fiction or fable to explore worlds like ours, except for one impossible detail. Others stay rooted in a type of realism that heightens the ordinary until it too feels surreal.
They're all about that unbearable moment when reality forces us to see what we've been avoiding. I'm fascinated by what different people will do with that knowledge.
WHAT READERS SAY
"The Hole is one of the most impactful stories I have ever read."
Megan R.
WHAT READERS SAY
"I keep thinking about The Hole, and want to read it to my mother."
Liz H.
WHAT READERS SAY
"I would read anything by this author."
Jen D.
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You can read these three novelettes as standalone ebooks. To learn about new releases, subscribe to my newsletter.