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mmpruitt
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 Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:05 pm Post subject: just a suggestion...
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| How about a forum on short stories? They're easier to find online, faster to read (for those of us who are cramped for time) and as much fun to talk about as books. What do you think? -Meghan
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Chris OConnor
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| Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: just a suggestion...
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| Personally, I like the requirement that ALL of our short story selections be availble for free online. There are so many thousands of good stories on the Internet for free that there is no reason to add any more financial burder to members. We could even invite short story authors to post their stories for review. |
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Mr. Pessimistic
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| Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: just a suggestion...
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Lets do it. We can even add the discussion Mad, Hive and I are starting on the Stirling book.
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Mr. Pessimistic
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| Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: just a suggestion...
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Lets just keep it at short stories and essays for now.
How about people can post a thread for any story or essay they want to discuss...if it flies, good...if not, the moderators can delete the post after all parties agree that there is no interest.
Mr. P. The one thing of which I am positive is that there is much of which to be negative - Mr. P.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: just a suggestion...
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| I like your idea. Keep it simple. |
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For starters, we could discuss Annie Proulx's 
One forum devoted to short stories. 
No, I swear. I really like the idea of keeping the story/essay selection process simple. I have enough on my plate that I can't really handle any additional administrative duties. 
