I consider that the new e-book industry is a great opportunity for short stories. In the paper world, it's very tough for a writer to sell short stories. You can publish them in various magazines and newspapers if you're lucky, or wait for years before you have enough short stories to release a collection. Usually, you sell less of these collections compared to a novel.
On my dedicated readers, I always carry a few short stories with me. It's very nice to read them between two books, or if I get a bit sick of reading the same novel. Very refreshing.
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