About the AuthorRichard F. Jarmain began writing short stories part-time in 1997, but his first published book was Poet's Modern Poet "Human Exposure" in 2003. It's a serious book of poems that has brought him notoriety.Writer's Digest was impressed by Richard's commitment to produce this fine collection of poems. The range of subjects from relationships to loneliness and the small poems with enduring strength have been given editorial praise.The short stories were put on the back burner as Richard wrote his first novel, Saltwater Run, published in 2004. It's the exciting informative story of a teacher working on a yacht during summer break and it's finding a warm reception from lovers of the sea and lovers of adventure.When Richard studied at Niagara University he took an elective course on short stories. What impressed him most was that, as in everyone, creativity existed in his being and that it could be expressed. This pleased him. His creativity was best realized in writing. It was a way of being useful and entertaining. Both he and his readers have benefited ever since.Very shortly, another book will follow this Short, Long, and Longer Short Stories. Watch for Thirteen Stories! It will be worth the brief wait! what is a good novel to read Short, Long, and Longer Short Stories