I find it satisfying and intellectually stimulating to work with the intensity, brevity, balance and word play of the short story.
Annie ProulxIt is my feeling that a story is not finished until it is read, and that the reader finishes it through his or her life experience, prejudices, worldview and thoughts.
Annie ProulxThere was some open space between what he knew and what he tried to believe, but nothing could be done about it, and if you can't fix it you've got to stand it.
Annie Proulx