Writing groups have become very common. This article considers the pros and cons to participating in a writer group. Writing groups are not always beneficial to writers. Learn if they will work for you.

This is a short story by Alice Adams that is an interesting collection of contrasts and similarities.

This story was based in the old west. Yes, it also made its way to the silver screen in 1970. The original tale seems very distant to the Hollywood version.

This is a romantic and revealing story by Kate Chopin. It was written in 1894 and part of her "Bayou Folk" collection. It was set in New Orleans and gives an explanation of the power of widowhood.

This is a story from L. Frank Baum, who is best known for "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." It is an amusing tale about the dangers of being a kind Santa Claus who just wants to make the children happy.