All the reading you’ve done seems to have taken root. The hardest thing for new writers to learn is that reading is part of the writing process. It was for me, anyway. What I like about your stories is that they come from a true place within. There’s a great deal of well-crafted imagery in the pieces I’ve read. If you enjoy writing or feel moved to express a deeply held truth, I hope you will publish more stories. (But don’t stop looking for my stories, please. I really appreciate your thoughtful attention to my work. Good readers matter. :))