Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet (Proverbs 29:5).

Dear Readers,

This is a momentous occasion in the history of Flash Fantasy Fiction.  For this is the day that I set out to become the world's first author specializing in this budding genre of literature, which has resonated so deeply with the DOZENS of readers here at FlashFantasyFiction.blogspot.com.  This is for all those who love the witches and warlocks, the dragons and dwarves, the mythology and magic of fantasy books -- but who just don't have the time to read all those 400-page epics.  Yes, ladies and gentlemen, from this day forward the world shall be able to find quality, bite-sized, fantasy fiction of 1000 words or less -- much like what can be found here at FlashFantasyFiction.blogspot.com -- immediately available in their local libraries and at their local bookstores... because I have finally decided to blaze the trail as a pioneer in this brave new world of literature.

That's right:  As of this afternoon, I've quit my programming job MegaTech in order to focus FULL-TIME on developing my craft and seeking publication, circulation, and celebration of Flash Fantasy Fiction.

I'm a little bit nervous.  But thanks to the encouragement that I've received from all of YOU, I know that this is the right thing to do.  I still remember the first comment that I received from my best friend in the world, a.k.a. ThunderTroll27, responding to my story about the Elfish Alliance of Elindria, telling me -- and I quote -- "This is so cool!  Who would have ever thought to combine Fantasy Fiction and Flash Fiction?!?  You should totally focus on this and invent a new genre."  A week later, one of my associates from MegaTech added to the comment chain, saying "Now we just need to watch and wait for you to climb to the top of the New York Times Bestsellers List! :-)"  Several weeks after that, I asked my brother what he thought of the project, and though the can be quite cynical at times, he actually told me that my Flash Fantasy Fiction project was "very interesting."  And this even though he's not regularly a reader of neither Fantasy Fiction nor Flash Fiction!  When he said that, I knew that I was onto something.

My parents, too, have been a great support and encouragement, as I've considered this step of launching myself into a full-time writing career.  My mother, in particular, has always praised my writing -- incessantly wondering where I come up with all my ideas.  And basically, everywhere that I've turned, I've found compliments and critical acclaim which has encouraged me to continue.  I guess it's true that some have wondered if there really is a strong market for Flash Fantasy Fiction.  But mostly, I've gotten positive feedback as I've gone along -- so I figure that if it's good enough for my friends, my family, and the readers of FlashFantasyFiction.blogspot.com, then it's good enough for mainstream publication, too.

So here I go, stepping off into the world of writing, editing, publishing, and promoting.  I will certainly keep all of you informed of my progress, right here at FlashFantasyFiction.blogspot.com.  Thanks again for your support.  I never would have taken this step without all of you spurring me on!

Tally-ho!

Alex Dussel
Editor-in-Chief
FlashFantasyFiction.blogspot.com

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