Has anyone else read the book 50 Great Short Stories? I know this is almost blasphemous, but I am really not impressed. Maybe it's because I have trouble appreciating the stories in the times and social setting they were written, but The Garden Party, The Standard of Living, and Brooksmith are completely meaningless to me. They're well written, but I can't identify with any of the characters or the settings. If nothing can be taken away from a short story, isn't it now dated and archaic? I hate to speak for everyone, since many people might love these stories, but to me the only reason these are considered great is because they've always been considered great.
Wow...weird tangent. Anyways, the writing life is going good. I sent away for a job today and I'm hoping this will be the one I hear back from. I have a feeling it won't though. I'm putting most of my hopes in a short story contest as my big break through. I'm thinking if my huge, 11 page story gets rejected I might just put it on here. It's not the idea place to be published, but at least it's out there.
I'm always feeling my way around blogging. I've spent the last hour trying to figure out how to check how many visitors I've had to the site. Right now it would only be me, but hey, maybe interest will catch on. I have to tell you, Google Analytic is a bitch to figure out.
Well, no big plans for the week, other than writing. Also, no big news in my life. Hoping this start looking up.
Until later,
Your Friend,
McGonz
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