“Short stories are tiny windows into other worlds and other minds and other dreams.”

Yes! We communicate much through narratives. Therein lies their value. Short stories have been used throughout history as a means of communication. The first American short story published is said to be “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” By Washington Irving. It appeared in The Sketch Book in 1819-1820.

As a writer, to expand my repertoire, I have been dabbling with some short story writing in my free time. This summer I wrote a 1,833 word narrative titled Hungry for Color© Sue Batton Leonard, which as of now, has yet to be published. I gave a copy of it to my twin sister in August for her birthday and to a few other beloved family members to get their opinions. The story was rather satisfying to pen and to listen to their comments about the writing. One reader said, “keep it going,” meaning a full length book. We will see about that… I have to have the right vision beyond what is currently written.