Christina Sweeney-Baird: Exploring Gender Dynamics With Speculative Fiction Debut author Christina Sweeney-Baird shares what inspired her to write her speculative fiction novel The End of Men and how humor links all genres. Author: Christina Sweeney-Baird is the author of The End of Men, her debut novel, which is being published in 18 territories. The film rights have sold to a major TV studio. She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a law degree in 2015 and lives in London. She is working on her second novel. Christina Sweeney-Baird The End of Men, how humor links all genres, and more! **** Whether you are a writing novice looking to cut your teeth or a published professional, the short story is a unique and challenging medium that offers you amazing opportunities. Also, short stories are a great way to gain publishing credentials with less time investment than it takes to develop a novel-length work. The workshop covers structure and the common pitfalls writers experience when crafting a short story.