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1/10/2010: Regarding story 0035. “Just a note to tell you how much I enjoyed (and envy) “SHE.” You’ve successfully melded your knowledge of this “sport” with a terrific narrative, creating an unforgettable set of characters, one of which is a fusion of time and place. Your best yet! Cheers!” ― Ray A., writer and current Two-Year LongShortStories subscriber. Washington, D.C.
1/03/2010: Regarding story 0016. When asked about his favorite LongShortStories story so far, this current One-Year subscriber replied: “After much perusing and thought, “Mr. Karoshi Comes to Call” is the winner. A very devious plot and yet I wonder about a follow up. It seems that such a nefarious way of moving up the corp ladder could have some sort of twisted repercussions?” ― George A., writer and librarian. Homer, Alaska.
10/13/2009: Regarding story 0008. “Just finished reading [“Mowing for Mrs. Majdecki”]. My eyes are filled with tears … powerful story … touches me deeply … makes me think of the deeply humble and kind people I’ve met in my lifetime, people whose hearts were as big as the world, but were a bit ‘different’ from those around them.” ― Terry B., Ph. D., choral director. Emporia, Kansas.
5/28/2009: Regarding stories 0046, 47 and 48. “At last, part 2! I like serial stories. [“Suggestions”] is a good one and keeps my interest. Wonder how you’ll finish it. Waiting for part 3.” ― Betty L., just renewed One-Year subscriber, Irvine, California.
4/26/09: Regarding story 0057, “Sandtown Gal.” “What a story. I chuckled throughout.” ― Boyd S., writer and charter Two-Year LongShortStories subscriber. Siren, Wisconsin.
1/21/09: Regarding story 0032. In response to reading “River Pig,” this reader comments: “Interesting story. You really got the yakuza scene down pat.” ― Koji K., British Columbia, Canada.
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