This was 4.5 stars for me but only because I am a writer. The value of this book and seeing the behind the scenes process of a story growing from a brainstorming session through the many layers of editing and revision was nothing short of amazing. Interestingly, I really loved one author's story much more than the others and it wasn't Brandon's which is whose I was so looking forward to reading. If you want a taste of what it is like to be a writer, this is a great read. If you're looking for entertainment value, all you're really getting are four short stories from established and talented authors. Either way, hard to go wrong!