Firstly, hooray for posting in a semi-timely manner! Secondly, to the point. Whenever people ask me if I write short stories I usually respond with something along the lines of "hell no". Why? Because all the short stories I've ever read (usually for English) involve depressing plots where at least one character dies. That's not fun or entertaining. But recently I've been introduced to the sub-category of fantasy short stories. Now, these are wonderful. They are condensed versions of the fantasy novels that I hold near and dear. In some ways, it is harder to write a short story because you don't have as much space but at the same time, you don't have as much space so you don't have to think of as many things to write. (I really hope that made sense). Anyway, I was struck with inspiration when I was at MoMA (museum of modern art) last Sunday when I saw a sculpture and the placard next to it said that one of the materials was light. I loved the idea of light being an art material and I decided to write a story about a potter who works with light instead of clay. Hopefully I'll have part of it up in the Construction Zone soon. Anyway, I think that's it but before I go, here are two short story books that are amazing!
Happily Ever After- edited by John Klima
Tortall and Other Lands- Tamora Pierce
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