Were you looking for another blog? No? Instead you shudder at the thought? Rest assured, I'm not going to inflict my personal view of web-2.0, operating systems, religious or political developments on the rest of the world…

Instead, I'll publish some of my short stories and poems. 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.