Category Archives: Short Stories

Very Short Stories III

Very Short Stories II
Six-Word Memoirs: The Legend
Legend has it that Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in only six words. His response? “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” Last year, SMITH Magazine re-ignited the recountre by asking our readers for their own six-word memoirs. They sent in short life stories in droves, from [...]

I’m Not Sick, Just A Bit Unwell - Yvonne Foong

Yvonne Foong was born and raised in Malaysia. She enjoys writing, reading and devoting her time to charitable causes and social developments. She has done freelance assignments for newspapers and magazines.
Yvonne Foong maintains a website at www.yvonnefoong.com.
The book in one sentence: Life with Neurofibromatosis, the Cliffsnotes version.
Who would you recommend it to: Anyone; it’s a [...]

How Dalat Got Its Name - Heidi Munan

Heidi Munan was born in Switzerland and educated in New Zealand. A graduate post-primary teacher, she has lived in Sarawak since 1965.Heidi Munan is fond of reading, particularly old books about the history and geography of Southeast Asia. When her children were young, their grandmother used to tell them stories; this developed the author’s interest [...]