Questions

I have to write a research paper for my lit class on a short story. I tend to love witty, cynical humor and was wondering if anyone knows of any great satirical authors that write short stories. Thanks in advance!
- Where’s the Beef!?

I’m not writing any, but I’m just curious. What are some names of some short story authors that were very successful? Do you think, if you write short stories and novels, that you should publish a few novels first before publishing an anthology of short stories?
- Sierra Xtreme