Freak Thoughts

Speaking of zombies. . .

The first poem that he reads has them. But more important is the central idea that he talks about: the importance of writing and stories.

He’s got a very good point about the state of the short story, a creature that is now mainly housed in literary (college) journals and one or two archaic and monolithic magazines that are too stubborn (thankfully) to die. It’s not only sad, but strictly at odds with the trend in reading these days. Short and interesting should sell well, one would think.

This one is a long one, but if you haven’t heard Gaimen speak, at least hit play. You’ll probably find yourself watching the entire thing.