Rousseau

by Amanda Linsmeier

A 1,000 word flash fiction story about an overweight girl who finds, and loses, love on the internet, but may end up finding and loving something even more important-- herself.

11 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Amanda Linsmeier has been a book nerd as long as she can remember, and it was that great love of reading—especially R.L. Stine novels and fairytales—that eventually brought her to writing her own stories. In high school, she won the senior class vote for “Most Romantic Girl”, a title she’s still ridiculously pleased with. She feels most joyful when writing, scream-singing her favorite songs, playing in the water, and laughing with her beloved family. She lives in a magical place with a man who smells like maple syrup and woodsmoke, their wonderfully wild children, a dog, and an assortment of half-feral cats.

Reviews

[TL *Humaning the Best She Can* · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ana Murray was fat. She knew it. Her parents knew it. Everybody knew it. But somehow, she appeared smaller than she actually was. Perhaps it was her slight voice or the way she rounded her shoulders. Ana seemed like a wounded animal, at least when you looked into her eyes.

Loved it :)

[Kelly Cain · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm finding that the more I read flash fiction, the more I'm enjoying it. Rousseau is a great example of telling a complete story in 1000 words or less. I especially loved that the main character didn't have to lose weight to become successful.

[Innominata · Rating 4 out of 5]

like a big giant middle finger to a close minded world.... <3

[Jancy Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short story!