As writers, we’re drawn to the accomplishment of typing The End, especially when it’s a short story. Perhaps creating an interconnected set of short stories is right for you. Let’s discuss why linking your short stories could be a great way to explore creativity and a few don’ts to keep in mind. Interconnected themes, characters, and places create an immersive and rich environment that keeps readers engaged and invested, in other words, connected! Author Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier has built her career on leveragingthe beautiful St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, her original home, in many of her short stories.