March is the month set aside at the RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB to promote short stories!
I enjoyed this history about short stories and how they became recognized as a distinct literary form in the nineteenth century.
A short story must have all the same elements as a full-length novel, but much less complex, and of course, much shorter.
The RRBC Catalog has a great list of short stories that would be perfect for celebrating this special month! You’ll find stories from myself, Rhani D’Chae, Beem Weeks, Wendy Scott, Patricia Guthrie, Joy Nwosu Lo-Bamijoko, D.L. Finn, Vashti Q, Nonnie Jules, and many others! There are LOTS to choose from.
So, take a look and grab any that pique your interest! RRBC SHORT STORY CATALOG
And if you read a story, don’t forget to leave a review so that others can see what you thought!
A short story is the perfect form of entertainment when you don’t have much free time!
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I figured short stories had been around much longer than that. Fascinating. Lovely post, Jan, and a great way to highlight other authors. 🙂
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I agree, Diana. I was surprised to see they emerged, or were recognized as a literary genre, so recently! Thanks for stopping by!
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I love short stories. I’ll bet this is a good promo event. Short form is gaining popularity.
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I agree, Craig. In this fast-paced world, novellettes and short stories are gaining popularity as are audio books.
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I always enjoy mixing up my novel reading with short stories. I just finished a collection in February and have another in my TBR mix. Wishing everyone happy reading!
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I too enjoy switching up between full-length novels and short stories. It’s always good to have a bedtime story. 🙂 Thanks, Mae!
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Thanks, John! I’m glad you stopped by!
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Terrific post, Jan
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Well said, Jan. I’m a huge fan of short stories, too. Cheers! 🙂
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Thank you, Natalie!
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I love the short form. It’s nice to get lost in a world and get to the end when you only have a short time.
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So true, Staci! Thanks for stopping by!
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Terrific short summing up of the history of the short story, Jan! Oddly enough I read very few of these until I started writing my own! They’re a great form to write and require a whole different skill-set from writing a novel! I think their increasing popularity is as a result of so many of us being time-poor but still long for a rewarding read!
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It’s funny that you say that, Annika, because I didn’t really read short stories until I started writing them as well. 🙂 Now, I’m a huge fan! Thanks so much for stopping by!
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