I would define, in brief, the poetry of words as the rhythmical creation of Beauty.Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe died today in 1849. His last words are purported to be “Lord help my poor soul”. His death was as mysterious as the short stories and poems he wrote. Poe is considered to be the… Continue reading The Poetry of Poe
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Shorts and short-shorts…Writing Contests
The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn’t matter.Edward Albee If you read my blog regularly you know I love short stories. Reading them and writing them. So when I found this site, an independent publisher that promotes and appreciates… Continue reading Shorts and short-shorts…Writing Contests
Glint of Light on Broken Glass
Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. ~Anton Chekhov Another quote on “show don’t tell” this one by Anton Chekhov, one of the great masters of the modern short story. If you are a short story writer and haven’t read his work, it might be time… Continue reading Glint of Light on Broken Glass