Wabash-born short story author Doug Crandell joined us in the studio to discuss his award-winning new collection, Equipment for the Darkness, recipient of the Spokane Prize in Fiction. In a wide-ranging conversation, Doug reflects on his writing process, the experiences and influences that inspire his work, and the challenges of crafting compelling short fiction. He also offers practical insight into the submission process and shares advice for writers looking to make their work stand out to publishers and literary journals.