What story would you recommend from Stories Space

Quote by authorised1960

This sort of thread is fraught with potential 'danger': at minimum someone is going get their feelings hurt and/or be offended if none of their work is offered as recommended reading. I have seen this before on other sites and it always ends in tears... I commend the OP for the genuine good thoughts behind idea, but I caution against continued participation...

Wherever there are humans, that problem exists. Should we therefore refuse to share pieces that have somehow moved or spoken to us? I say no. Those of us with fragile egos, who judge their own worth (wrongly) by others' opinions of us (and yes, I am one such pathetic creature), should not dictate the sharing of something positive and for some, helpful.

To caution against sharing things we have found excellent is both brave and commendable, particularly for the reasons you have given.
However, to continue to share pieces of work in spite of fear of upsetting some of us is also brave and commendable.

I shall strive to write a piece that is worth sharing, and leave my doctor to pick up the pieces until I have. In the meantime, I shall endeavor to read those that are recommended, not just to improve my own skills, but because the pieces themselves may give me a little moment of escape from looking at myself all the time. Who knows, but perhaps this thread is a salve for those of us still trying to speak to another with our talents (or lack thereof)?

Again, I commend your spirit highly, but I also disagree (even though my heart doesn't want to).

Finally, I have read your signature banner, and feel the need to state that "Ginger Is Most Excellent", even if you don't agree.


Edit: I had to edit this, as it's too early not to make mistakes, but oh well.

Quote by Daisy

Wherever there are humans, that problem exists. Should we therefore refuse to share pieces that have somehow moved or spoken to us?

Quote by Daisy
Those of us with fragile egos, who judge their own worth (wrongly) by others' opinions of us (and yes, I am one such pathetic creature), should not dictate the sharing of something positive and for some, helpful.

Quote by Daisy
However, to continue to share pieces of work in spite of fear of upsetting some of us is also brave and commendable.

Quote by Daisy
I shall strive to write a piece that is worth sharing, and leave my doctor to pick up the pieces until I have. In the meantime, I shall endeavor to read those that are recommended, not just to improve my own skills, but because the pieces themselves may give me a little moment of escape from looking at myself all the time. Who knows, but perhaps this thread is a salve for those of us still trying to speak to another with our talents (or lack thereof)?

Quote by Daisy
Finally, I have read your signature banner, and feel the need to state that "Ginger Is Most Excellent", even if you don't agree.

Quote by authorised1960


I find a PM to be adequate to express such feelings rather than aim for public approval...


I refer you to my previous comment. If public approval is what you seek then, go for it, but isn't that what the comments facility on the individual stories is for?


I disagree - for the reasons I have previously stated, which I believe to be sufficient in and of themselves.


In the first instance you should write for your own pleasure. To do otherwise is to set yourself up for disappointment and to having your fragile ego punctured (or worse...). Whilst I agree that reading the work of others' can be - and is - a useful learning tool writing for your own pleasure and amusement should be the bedrock of your ambitions. Any approval that comes afterwards should be the cream on top.


Ha ha! I ADORE red-heads and ginger women...

I happily agree with a lot of what you say, even if not all.

I might dye my hair ginger now...

Quote by mysteria27
My favorite stories on Stories Space is written By LarryFNigh . It is a story that I think about every day.

He Can Always Find You
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/thriller/he-can-always-find-you.aspx


Kiera and Frogprince wrote a series that is amazing.

Terror In the Land of Hope and Mystery

http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/terror-in-the-land-of-hope-and-mystery.aspx

Terror in the Land of Hope And Mystery - Part 2
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/fantasy/terror-in-the-land-of-hope-and-mystery-1.aspx

Kiera wrote me this beautiful poem. I was touched by it.
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/poetry/when-a-friend-is-down.aspx

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Well, since it just won the Soltice story competition here at Stories Space, I recommend:

Guardian of the Light by LloydOxton

http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/guardian-of-the-light.aspx