Instead, I'll publish a few of the short stories I recently wrote. There, that's worse, don't you think? Who in her right mind would do a thing like that? — Well, then, if you are curious, have a look at this.

     All stories and poems by Joan Arling are © by me. You may read them, download them, and share your local copy with friends. I only ask you to not claim them to be yours (or anyone else's) and not to alter them. I have no way to enforce this, of course, but hey — be fair. If you think of something I could have done better, or if you have questions, or you feel the need to either congratulate or insult me, then please send a mail to jarling at visualserver dot org. OK?

     When I don't write, I like to read a lot. Even though it is chastening for me to read authors who easily match (or worse, surpass) my abilities, I'd like to offer a few links to where I have found stories that impress me. Who knows, perhaps these are for you, too.