*The views expressed in The Laurie Show are those of the author and do not represent Austinist as a whole.* -ed. note Rain drops keep falling on my head, but it makes no difference to me. Yours truly, the hostess of the Friday night frenzy The Laurie Show on KUT 90.5, would prefer the wet weather any day over the record frying temperatures that the rest of the country seems to be experiencing. Just... more ›

In her collection of short stories, Fresh Apples, Rachel Trezise brings the muse into her country, giving voice to the economically compromised Rhondda Valley in South Wales. Taking on a wide range of narrative perspectives, Fresh Apples offers a compelling look into the complex issues facing Welsh society. It really is a remarkable collection of short stories, so remarkable, in fact, that it garnered Trezise the first ever Dylan Thomas Prize. The award, which includes... more ›