Thank you for posting, Jessika. I'm a short story writer as well. I've been using the form to work on my craft. It is a great way to write for short spurts (a couple of months) and then spend a long time editing and getting feedback. Every time I write a short story and send it out to my critique group I find my writing strengthens. Its just like anything, you workout more you get stronger, you play the piano more you get better, but with writing you it the introspection and exploration of the craft, which I enjoy so much and find rewarding. It's great to have more writers here and welcome aboard.
Hi Judah. I almost entered your contest last month- but life got in the way. Someday I'll send something in. I think you'll like my style. People say I remind them of Jeffery Deaver. I have had one collection of short stories published and I am fine tuning my next collection. This message board looks like Facebook andif the people on BEYOURART are as friendly, I'll be stopping by frequently. My real name is Tom Hannon but I intend to use the pen name of Tommy Styles in any future publications.
It's nice to have writers on the site. Next year we should be running the writing contest again and I'll keep everyone posted. I'm glad you like the site. It is still in its infancy stage, but it continues to grow and being a stronger resource for artists.