Surviving Darwin, by Alicia Gifford

Every year I publish Best American Erotica, I always pick one story that I especially like to read aloud at book events. Usually, the first time I read it, it’s in bed with my lover, because I get so inspired I have to try it out on him.

My favorite “read-aloud” story in Best American Erotica 2005 is "Surviving Darwin” by Alicia Gifford.

I asked Alicia if I could offer you a reprint of the story here on my blog, and she kindly agreed. Other authors in BAE 2005 include Mary Gaitskill ("The Ugly Cock Dance") and Nelson George "(It’s Never Too Late in New York") as well as Steve Almond remembering the best Ecstasy party ever.

Comments

[Alana]

Hi Susie,

One of Alicia's stories, "Wreckers," was a recent finalist for Story Quarterly's Fall Fiction contest. Yay! I thought "Surviving Darwin" was a stand out. May she go far.

Peace,
A