Below is a selection of the short stories I’ve published over the last few years. Although my focus is on novels, I adore writing the occasional short story; among other things, it gives me a chance to experiment with different genres, tropes, and writing styles.


REVIEWS

  • Lilo Is

    “A surprisingly real and sad story.”
    - Lois Tilton, Locus Online

    “Short and sweet, “Lilo Is” explores a mother’s challenge to instill in her child a solid sense of self-esteem.”
    - Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam, Short Story Review

    • “A must read for any parent, any planning-to-be parent or any never-want-to-be parent. Definitely recommended.”
    - Louis West, Tangent Online

    “I enjoyed this story so much that after I finished it, I grabbed a family member and made her read it so I’d have someone to talk to about it.”
    - Francesca Forrest / asakiyume

    “It’s hard to believe that a spider-demon could lead to such heartwarming prose, but Duyvis makes that happen. (…) deserves all the praise I expect it will get.”
    - Dusty Wallace, Dusty on Movies

  • The Applause of Others

    “Corinne Duyvis’s “The Applause of Others” has a real sense of place–the canals of Amsterdam. The story also brings together a rather narcissistic and self-centered eel and the young woman who encounters him. Mix in an authorial viewpoint of someone very familiar with the culture and ethos of the city, and the story shows how some of the stories use the topic [of the anthology] as a springboard rather than a straitjacket.”
    - Paul Weimer, SF Signal

    “I adored this story almost as much for its setting as its narrative. It’s set in Amsterdam and is written not with the eye of a stranger but someone familiar with the city and its character, who knows to look beyond its tourist trap façade to its everyday magic. I loved how Duyvis incorporated details about Dutch life and culture without signposting them (…) I can’t wait to read more from Duyvis.”
    - Mieneke van der Salm, A Fantastical Librarian

  • Eight

    • “Imaginative story with strong characters. Good writing style. Enjoyed it.”
    - Sherry Decker, Tangent Online