Once one learns the pleasure in writing it, the short story, there is no stopping. Sure, some will say, it is so much easier than writing War and Peace. True. Criticism accepted, assimilated, internalized and... disregarded. It does not go by what is easier, but rather by what one enjoys doing, and once one enjoys a certain art it is almost certain that the targeted audience will enjoy it as well. Yes - targeted audience. Every art has its target audience: some like ballet, some like pop music, some like sculpture. And these might or might not intermix. So - if you do not like short stories then this book is not for you. On the other hand, if you do, then... grab it!