I have written several short stories that I feel are of interest, primarily to the late teen young adult reader. Why? To me it is important for a writer to think about who they are writing too. It helps the writer to focus. It is a concept that is not from my own thinking. I learned it-posthumously- from Carlos Fuentes.
When I was a young reader I was influenced by John Steinbeck, Kurt Vonnegut, Jack London, and also by historical non-fiction. In my later years those past influences stayed with me as abase and I extended my reading to other classics in literary fiction.
If my goals are pure, it is simply to say their have been many that have gone before you, you and you alone will decide your life, so I never preach in my stories. But I have seen many pitfalls, that trap youth and expel the energy and vigor - from youth-into the garbage of fatal statistics and ruined lives.
Your life matters, your talent matters and we need you here.
Artemis J Jones
My short stories range in length from 1200- 8000 words. Short Stories . They are posted on my blog so I can provide free reading. If you like my advertisers please consider clicking on their links. If you don't like them let me know.
A story about a young mans first working experience after trade school.- Over the Wall
What happens when a sociopath enters your life- from the perspective of the invader I'm a Scumbag .
Fear is a gripping force, your reaction to it may be to embrace it head on- in essence to not be afraid.
But that can never be true, it is the theme behind Don't Play in the Street .
Two best friends challenge each other in The Florida Straits .
Wanderlust takes two teenage girls on a journey of horrific moments and redemption Whispers through the Pines .
Comments are encouraged, any comment, and I allow anonymous comments too.
Thanks
AJJ
When I was a young reader I was influenced by John Steinbeck, Kurt Vonnegut, Jack London, and also by historical non-fiction. In my later years those past influences stayed with me as abase and I extended my reading to other classics in literary fiction.
If my goals are pure, it is simply to say their have been many that have gone before you, you and you alone will decide your life, so I never preach in my stories. But I have seen many pitfalls, that trap youth and expel the energy and vigor - from youth-into the garbage of fatal statistics and ruined lives.
Your life matters, your talent matters and we need you here.
Artemis J Jones
My short stories range in length from 1200- 8000 words. Short Stories . They are posted on my blog so I can provide free reading. If you like my advertisers please consider clicking on their links. If you don't like them let me know.
A story about a young mans first working experience after trade school.- Over the Wall
What happens when a sociopath enters your life- from the perspective of the invader I'm a Scumbag .
Fear is a gripping force, your reaction to it may be to embrace it head on- in essence to not be afraid.
But that can never be true, it is the theme behind Don't Play in the Street .
Two best friends challenge each other in The Florida Straits .
Wanderlust takes two teenage girls on a journey of horrific moments and redemption Whispers through the Pines .
Comments are encouraged, any comment, and I allow anonymous comments too.
Thanks
AJJ