Jensen Beach, "Wyoming"

I like this short flash piece, "Wyoming" from jmww.

It speaks to what we do and why we do it. It speaks to those stories that make us laugh or cry and why.

A line that stood out to me was: "People die all the time, of course, and it almost never makes the news unless the death was somehow unusual or horrific."

This story made me think about the kinds of deaths that we think about as tragic and why--the interconnectedness of life. Or at least some life. Why do some stories get to us and grab us while others don't?

"The Oranges" by Summer Robinson

There are so many good stories out there on the Internet. Sometimes, though, you may not know where to find them. One website I like is Everyday Genius. Everyday Genius publishes new writing daily Monday through Friday.

I really like Everyday Genius' pick for December 9, "The Oranges." The story was strange, interesting, and unexpected.

At first, I didn't know what was happening in the story. In fact, I read it over again--several times. I think I understand it now. If not, I believe the failing is mine. Did you like this story too? If so, what did you like about it?

What do you think makes a good story? What does it take to grab your interest and keep it?

"Indian Summer"

I really like the lyric eeriness of this piece in the generally excellent journal, Stirring:

http://www.sundresspublications.com/stirring/briggsm.htm

(Admittedly, they once published one of my stories. Does that mean my story is excellent?)

Do you like this story? How would you characterize it? Do we need to characterize it? I really like the density of this piece. What do you like about it? There's so much here--life, death, seasons.

In addition, there are some fine poems in this issue of Stirring that I would check out as well. Enjoy this story and the literature of fall.