I've read them all but Carolina Blue and I'm on the way. Thanks UB!
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Scanner - You're welcome - you'll love his story too. :-)

Thank you for calling attention to and helping to promote the concept of Fiction Friday here at Open Salon. It is my hope that more authors will join the bandwagon. Perhaps Unbreakable will include an entry next Friday?

I am honored that you included my entry in your recommendation.

-R- for promoting Fiction Friday!

Ken - Perhaps.... You never know what may roll out of this old brain of mine. :-) Let me say once again how very much I enjoyed your story. It was my pleasure to promote your story and Fiction Friday.

Good work, UB!

I've only read CarolinaBlue50's recent fiction piece, and I loved every minute of it! If you OS folks out there haven't read it yet, give it a read today~

We don't need no stinking EP's. Same with Kerry and Joan.

This seems to be contagious.

The free writing is better than most of the stuff you pay for.

The voluntary editors -- especially the voluntary Editor's Picks -- are better than the ones picked by Salon.

I'm lumping you with that person that is challenged regarding cat care and feeding and, ok, my minimalist effort along the same lines.

It makes sense, when you think about it. Salon isn't making that much money. They couldn't hire people this good, since they can't afford them.

rated.

Didn't now this little corner of the library existed! Quite the eclectic collection, here. Adding you to faves so I can keep up with this.

Kim....Thank you so much for promoting my simple little tale and it is quite an honor to be listed with the likes of CarolinaBlue50, Kirsty McMahon, and GJI Penguin. I read all their stories and they each excel in the telling of the story.
Rated.

I'll get on them this evening when I get back. Thanks for pointing us to them.

good list Un. thanks.

Thank you.

[gulp] thanks for putting my story on this list. will surely make me polish up chapter 4 ... {furiously editing}

great that you're doing this, in general, by the way. as a newbie, i need all the arrows pointing to stuff i shouldn't miss as i can get. going to read ...

Pilgrim - Thank you!

Debbs4 - Absolutely. And the other ones, too. Not a slacker in the bunch.

Nick - I totally agree. No more hand-wringing over EPs and Front Page coverage - who needs 'em? I think everyone is entitled to my opinion (and yours and Cat's) so what do we need those stinkin' editors for? There are so many fine writers on this site, it just blows my mind.

jimmymac - Eclectic - that's me. Eclectic taste in literature, music, just about everything. Actually this little part of the cyber library just opened this morning. It was a brain-storm - came up fast and furious, so I had to get the hammer and nails out and do a little quick remodeling. Turned out quite nice, I think.
Hey, thanks for coming by!

David - You're so welcome. Yes, Kirsty, Penguin and CarolinaBlue are quite the storytellers, as are you, my friend. As are you.

Aftershock - you're very welcome. :-)

Thanks, Skel. :-)

You're wecome, Penguin! Thanks for writing it.

Everyone, please make note that I have updated your weekend reading list, adding a delightful 3 part series by Femme Forte. And Oh my, it is soooo worth it.

I'll be back to check in on all of you later. Happy reading.

Oh, femme - Editing, schmediting - I've read those first three chapters already, remember? I know the fourth one will be just as delicious.

I missed two of them. Thank you and now I will add you to every Friday after work to see what or who I have missed. Thank you for doing this for everyone!!

You have a kind soul. We'll do.

Rated.

Glad to hear about Fiction Friday. I am a fiction writer. I've been waiting to post my short stories and such. Usually this stuff falls flat.

LL2 - My pleasure!

Thoth - That's very sweet of you to say. Thank you!

Poet - That's wonderful to know. I'll be sure to add you to my list of writers to check out next week - how exciting! Oh, and we have Torman to thank for this initiative. He's the one who raised the banner. I'm just waving it. And looking forward to your post next Friday.

Think I'll try to. I am INSPIRED !!!!

I'll give it a go for next Friday, but in the meantime I suggest checking out any of Steven Axelrod's work, which runs the gamut from NF commentary to fantasy, to contemporary fiction and more. The dude knows how to weave a story, and there is no one better at dialog. His just flows.

Aftershock - Yay! Good to hear - I look forward to reading your short story.

Ablonde - Cool - the more the merrier. I actually did check out Steven Axelrod just a couple of days ago at Nick Carraway's suggestion. You're right - he's very good.

Thanks for the link! x

I read and rated them all and you are correct. They were all very good.

Thank you for being selfless and helping fellow writers out.

Hey, can anyone get in on Fiction Friday?

Of course, Duane. Fiction Friday is a free for all. :-)
And thanks for the kudos.