Comments on: Short Story: A Jury of Her Peers

By: Teddy

Teddy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:50:35 +0000

I also participate in short story Monday. I’m glad you have decided to join us. I’m glad that you have discovers the wonderful world of short stories. When done well, they are such an art and treat!

This is what I reviewed this week:http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-dear-miss-fairfax-by-nicola-slade.html

By: Belle

Belle — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:21:56 +0000

I used to read short stories all the time – I remember just waiting for my issues of Ellery Queen’s mystery magazine and Alfred Hitchcock’s mystery magazine to arrive in the mail! After reading this post, I really want to get back into reading short stories.

By: John Mutford

John Mutford — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:30:32 +0000

I'd recommended this one for this year's first selection at A Curious Singularity, so if it's chosen, I'll be back to compare notes!

By: Staci

Staci — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:01:33 +0000

Between you and Nan I think I will have to buy a book of short stories and get on the bandwagon!!

By: FleurFisher

FleurFisher — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:43:13 +0000

Short stories are an art. Some writers can do them wonderfully, but others who can write lovely novels fail miserably. You have clearly selected well!

By: JoAnn

JoAnn — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:29:32 +0000

Welcome to Short Story Monday! Book Psmith directed me to A Jury of Her Peers last year, and I loved it.
So glad you’ll be joining in the fun. My story this week is “Good Neighbors” by Jonathan Franzen.
http://lakesidemusing.blogspot.com/2010/01/short-story-monday-good-neighbors-by.html

By: Bumbles

Bumbles — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:09:46 +0000

I think Molly is on to something – short stories fit perfectly into lives of busy people. They nip the reading bug in the bud and inspire time to be set aside for devotion to longer books that Rhapsody prefers. But if you read a collection of short stories I would consider that a book. Best of both worlds!

By: rhapsodyinbooks

rhapsodyinbooks — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:00:36 +0000

I just don’t like short stories. I think it’s because I can’t say I’ve read a BOOK when I finish!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:05:33 +0000

Right now I’m reading a short story collection by Rosamund Pilcher. I’m still not sure they’re for me.

By: Molly

Molly — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:23:23 +0000

You know, I much prefer the longer novels that allow for detailed character development, however…..

I am beginning to look at short stories with a new eye since reading the book blogs. I often complain that I don’t have enough time to do any personal reading at the end of the day, but this is inaccurate. I can certainly find the time to read a short story, right? And it will allow me to be introduced to new characters, new worlds, and new possibilities. I think I am going to try this mid-January resolution and see if it doesn’t help the funk I have been in since ….I don’t know when

Thanks for the inspiration, Margot!