Send the following on WhatsApp
Continue to ChatI like to envision the creation of a short story collection as being like putting together a jazz album. Yes, there's logic and literary structures imposed by me, but at the same time, all the tracks are shaped and ordered in a much more improvisational manner. The guiding principle for me is whether or not a story adds a layer or texture to the overall collection. - Daniel Olivas from https://whatsmyquote.com/quote/i-like-to-envision-the-creation-of-a-short-story-collection-as-being-like-putting-together-a-jazz-album-yes