October 5, 2009
Greetings to all.
Welcome to Walden Puddle.
The name -- as you've figured out -- plays on the title of a book we all skimmed in high school. However, Walden Puddle is also a very real imaginary town, a bit like Lake Wobegon, but with a lower standard of living.
I'll be posting short fiction twice a month: 800 to 1,200 words long, and leaning toward humor, sometimes gentle, sometimes dark. Anything longer than 1,200 words will either be (1) broken in half and serialized in two parts, or (2) quietly retired. I realize you folks have other things to do with your lives.
The stories will be drawn from The Walden Puddle Chronicles. Through them, we'll all get to know the people of Walden Puddle, and learn about the life and history of the town.
I say we because at this point, I don't know anything more about them than you do.
In "The Talk of Walden Puddle," a regular column, I'll also keep you abreast of local news, announcements, and unsubstantiated rumors. I hope you'll visit.
My first post will be up on Saturday, October 10.
Stop by. I'll try to make it worth your while.
