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This is a book of short stories, not a how to book about writing. But I share these thoughts because I was asked, how did you write these stories? Where did they come from? What is the secret to writing? The answer is, of course, I don't know. Writing is a process that begins with a single word, the first that you put on paper. But without that word you cannot succeed. You have to capture it in print and then the rest will follow. These stories are all different in plot, setting, character development and point of view, all fabrications of my imagination, and I don't know how they got in there.

Autumn Leaves Falling by J. R. Reynolds: A story of two brothers with a very special bond that will melt the coldest of hearts. Heading Home-A Prisoner of War at Christmas by Robert Robeson: An account of a Vietnam veteran returning from that unpopular war to find protesters in the airport on his arrival. Drawknife by Bill Weatherford: A story about a boy's relationship with his grandfather. The Faller by Brad Bennett: A horrible event in World War II has unforeseen repercussions for many people through the years. The Good Things Consignment Shop by Jeannette M. Bond: Old and new clients often get a lot more than they bargained for as the shop owner looks for opportunities to ply her matchmaking skills. The Reunion by Raymond Brunt: A man has avoided going to a high school reunion for decades. He chooses this reunion to attend and discovers what he has missed. Beholden to the Sea by JD Clapp: Two men are winding down a fishing trip in the open waters of the Pacific. Suddenly the boat is destroyed as it crashes into an unseen obstacle. Drums of War and of Memory Eighty years on from World War II by Sarah Elizabeth Das Gupta: A memoir of a childhood in the Surrey countryside in the immediate aftermath of World War II.The Password by Edward E. Douglas: World War II...Germany. A young boy, and his grandfather, are part of the resistance. This is an exciting story full of suspense and intrigue . The Men in the Dunes by Ellen Herbert: It's 1967 and a young girl joins a military family on their beach excursion near Camp LeJeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Blank Page by George Koyl: Bill Morris receives a letter that contains a blank sheet of paper. A mystery that only one person can unravel. The journey to the surprise ending is full of suspense and anticipation. Lunch at the Sad Cafeteria by Michail Mulvey: A second-grade classroom three days before Christmas vacation, 1955. Michael, is battling his arch-enemy, a fellow classmate named Margaret. Despite their hatred for each other, the two share a common hatred for their teacher, Miss Cronin. Hamburger Girl by Patti Ann Pecina: A heart-warming story about an episode revolving around drive-in movie night. It is 1967, and despite the title the story really hinges on a fish sandwich gone horribly wrong. Dirge By Susan M. Pomerantz: A tragedy seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old girl. Our heroine, Kendra, is both a realist and a romantic who reads more than her mother thinks proper. She is forced to help her father with the other children as her mother's health deteriorates. Killer at Kozy Kove Kampground by Thom Schilling: A mystery unfolds as the family leaves for a vacation across the southeastern United States. A wonderful story of intrigue and misadventure that leaves you laughing and shaking your head at the same time. The Way it Had to Be by Bill Smoot: It is 1962. Danny is a reporter at a newspaper when a black man is shot by a policeman. The policeman's story is thin, and Danny tries to rally the paper with the few who are seeking justice.Grace by Elizabeth Taylor-Mead: Astory about a strong-willed woman narrated through the eyes of her granddaughter. Living poor but happy in "one of the more respectable parts of Brooklyn, New York." Our interest is kept throughout the story. The Last Word by Cheryl Velasquez: The siblings gather as the last few hours of their father's life unfolds. Many stories are shared...some funny, some poignant and some surprising.

Abandoned by her family, Emily discovers the truth of the town slogan: We aren't just a town. We're a family. As her foster mother, friends, the townspeople and church family rally around her, Emily learns she is not stuck in the life she was born into. It is up to her to work towards the life she wants. Join Emily as she navigates life in Mountain Grove, making serious decisions about her relationship with Jonathan, helping Kelly Ann with her pregnancy, and fulfilling the dream of meeting her sister.

The continuing saga of The Drover's Curse.Andy Graham has returned to the only place he might call home. His life as a drover had always been something created by necessity not by choice. His calling was still somewhere out there on the horizon but there was no reason to go looking for it. He knew it would find him. Eventually....and it did. Like a stampede.

What would your family doif foreign powers used gangsto paralyze American citiesand the heartland?What would your family doIf EMPs knocked out powerand society was on thebrink of chaos?September 2049: Colonel Deb Lisco warns the Pentagon brass about pending threats to the security of the country from foreign enemies. They do not act on her warnings, but she does. She, along with her nephew Bill, create a safe haven in eastern Colorado where family and friends can shelter during the turbulence of the war she knows is coming.October 2051: American cities are invaded by foreign insurgents utilizing EMPs to knock out power, while homegrown rebels, on their payroll, fight the citizens to take control.2051 is a novel about the Lisco family, who work together with friends, as the unthinkable happens, War on American Soil. It is a tale of the strength and resolve of the family as they struggle to endure the escalating threats. It becomes apparent that everyone will need to fight as the danger grows in ferocity and magnitude from enemy forces attacking from Mexico across the southern border.The passion and fighting spirit of Colonel Deb is illustrated as she battles to save the country from the approaching enemies, as her brother, Colonel Ted Lisco, fights the insurgents. Brothers Jon and Hank, along with the rest of the family and friends work to protect the farm and people who live there. The encounters the family have with strangers show the best and worst of the human spirit.2051 Books 1-3 contains the three books of the trilogy.

If you want to read for pure joy and entertainment, don't put this book down.These stories are a sensory delight, written by some of the brightest minds in our colleges today.These stories are the best of the best. You will not be surprised--you will be delighted.

Living Springs Publishers has the honor of presenting a collection of 15 outstanding stories by authors who were born 1966 or earlier.Excessively Repetitive: Peter Hankins has crafted a marvelously inventive, yet entirely plausible future where people live forever. The question turns out to be-is it an improvement over life as we know it?Officers of Adaptation to Climate Change: Dean Gessie has crafted a marvelous love story set amidst the dysfunctional hysterics and tragedies of a modern family. This is an emotional roller coaster ride that takes place while scattering mom''s ashes in a, to be kind, unique ceremony.Southern Comfort: Nedra Rogers, has crafted a wonderful tale of a ''Yankee'' boy (from Kansas) who transfers to a school in Texas. The people he encounters come to life in vivid characterizations that capture the true essence of the region.Flight to Fairbanks: Will & Jean McLain are making a routine flight back home in a private aircraft with Will as the pilot. An emergency makes them realize that they may not see their daughter again. Brad Bennett creates an emotional rollercoaster of a tale.Bunting: Adele Evershed gives us a marvelous tale of two young peasant girls in France early 1400''s, friends who would have incredible experiences together. One of them was Jeanne D''Arc who would become famous beyond her poor village and humble origins.No One Will Notice: Brian Kelly gives us the story of a ten-year-old boy who experiences life through the antics of his grandfather, a veteran of the first world war and a loveable but gruff character. Their lives are dominated by the wait, then arrival of a ''wee thing from the Embassy catalogue.''Moon River: Why does Al Warren''s Aunt Louise say her dead husband is still in her house? In Dan Lawrence''s affecting tale, several events in young Al''s life force him to grapple with the mysteries of the unknown, until a firsthand experience of life and death makes those mysteries his own.Virgie''s Headless Chicken: This is a story that makes you ask, ''Can this possibly be true?" and it''s just weird enough that it probably is. Robin Lee Lovelace writes a wonderful story about life in 1946 on Aunt Molly''s farm.The Story of Isadore Blum: David Margolis'' story of a doctor in the year 2070 who reflects on his experience during the Pandemic of 2020. One patient stands out in his mind-an old man with dementia who seems to be living in a dream world of his own design.How Aaron Spelling Kept Me Out of Harvard: The hero of this story, by Matthew Minson, is a 13-year-old boy who by luck of the draw is the smartest student in his class. A blessing or a curse? Who is to say?White Water and Wetsuits: A trip down the river with Aunty G and a group of Japanese tourists sets the stage for a hilarious journey. Lorrie Morales has written a pleasurable tale with plenty of laughs-yet a memorial for a lovely lady.Eat Your Broccoli: Brett Meyers, finds himself in the presence of St. Peter at the Holy Gate...or is he? Nancy Neuman has written an entertaining tale where all the rules of heaven and hell have been revised.Finley''s Gift: 1969, a girl from Czechoslovakia, in London on a two-year exit visa, meets Finley.. Our heroine is subjected to many of life''s cruelties that are reserved for people who are perceived as ''different''. Anika Pavel has created a beautiful love story but one that will surprise you.Newfangled: This is a delightful story about a brother and sister who try to bring Grandmother into the current century. Lou Storey gives us tremendous insight into the impact that ''newfangled'' ideas and values have on older people.Riding Shotgun: Terry Tierney has written an excellent tale of a hitchhik

A small group of good men and women left their comfortable homes in the east to travel to the American frontier. There they suffered unspeakable hardships; freezing weather, starvation, sleeping on the frozen ground all while fighting off Border Ruffians hired by the slave-holders to kill the abolitionists. They would not yield even when faced with charges of Treason for their actions. The President of the United States demanded that Kansas be a slave state. These few men and women drew a line in the sand and said, "No! Slavery ends here and now." And they were ready to die for that commitment.   "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke  

Seamlessly threaded into the emerging hot jazz music scene that captured the hearts of music lovers in 1913 New Orleans, are the themes of the deadly tightening Jim Crow era, World War I and its aftermath of economic ills, political upheavals and epidemics, and the choices, heartbreaks and ultimate decisions of women of all races. At its heart, however, MUSKRAT RAMBLE is the saga of a young woman's unwavering devotion to the biracial child she was forced to abandon at birth.This is the sequel to "A Sparrow Alone" but can be read as a standalone book.

A Wing and A Prayer by Charles Warren: A marvelous tale of a young British boy''s experience with American pilots during World War II. Into the Stormtroopers by Don Carter: This is a must-read story about the tumultuous events that abruptly thrust Don into the international spotlight and an adventure of a lifetime. A Silent Victory by Patricia Lee: In Second Century AD Roman Scotland, Corellia, an abused slave girl, is determined to save a young Roman legionary who she finds near death on the battlefield adjacent to her village. Attack of the Communist Hordes by Brad Bennett: A marvelous true story of events on an airbase as a result of the assassination of President John Kennedy. Your Mother''s Sock by Elizabeth Bobst: A poignant story of parents in an assisted living facility. Silent Tears by Sandra Brooks: It was 1966 and America was going through unprecedented changes. A young girl lands a coveted job with a local politician only to discover a horrible secret. Fun, Fun, Fun with Dick and Jane by Wayne Fowler: A playful story about a precocious pair of students and the havoc they wreak on a helpless pre-school teacher trying to impart knowledge using, possibly, an old McGuffey Reader.  Fins Fatal Flop by Kaye George: This story takes place in a strip-tease bar but there is nothing shabby about the people who care for each other. Deluxe Accom by Jim Gish: This tale of a college party gone terribly wrong rings true for those coming of age in the 60''s and 70''s.  A Day with 3D by Anne Hill: New Zealand, in 1970, had a very romantic appeal to our young heroine, coveting the opportunity of a job in a far-away land. Welcome to Vietnam by Chuck Jackson: The incredible story of life as a Special Forces member of an Air Force Pararescue Team, Da Nang, 1968. Thanks Mussolini by Richard Key: A memoir of a family trip to Italy in 1996. The story reminds us what travel in a foreign country could be like in the old days.Ahmed the Tailor by Barbara Mujica: An extremely well fashioned story of the unlikely relationship of an Iraqi tailor and a young Marine Lieutenant. Breakfast Crisis by David Parish: A heart-wrenching story of a teenager''s rapidly deteriorating relationship with his father. The Ping-Pong War by Eric Rosenbaum: If you doubt that a sports contest in a United Nations International School in New York, doesn''t have far-reaching implications, think again. Smoke from Indian Fires by David Tarpenning: A marvelous story about idyllic life on the farm when the only hint of war was in far off lands, overseas; no threat to us. Then December 7, 1941 that life ended forever. The Illustrated Man by Jim Tritten: A situation seen as a dire threat to our very existence turns out to be something entirely different. 

Payday at the Mountaineers Café’ by Joanne M. Kuhns is told through the eyes of Lindy, a little girl in the early 1960's.Paddys Tonsorial Emporium by Ronald C. Milburn - The story is told through the eyes of the shoe-shine boy, George.Now Would be Forever by David Tarpenning - Henry Stevens survives the depression and all the other difficulties of life that a small farmer must face.Revolt of the Blessed Virgin Mother by Mary Alice Dixon - A romp through the mind of a fifth-grade girl and the school play.The Dog’s His by Jamie Enslin - Big brother gets a puppy yet, most of the chores fall to little sister who performs them willingly.The Narcissist by Jackie Ross Flaum - Former alderman Dan Anderson died of poison from the Narcissus poeticus flower.St. Paul’s Living Nativity by Jay Gilbert - Nothing grabs your attention like a living nativity scene on a cold Christmas evening.Trouble with Blooming by Lisa McCormack - A young girl coming of age during a difficult time in her life and the life of her loved ones.A Night in St. Louis by Race McKee - A freak snowstorm and a little serendipity offer a chance at romance and reward as coincidental travelers come together.Reelect the President by Anthony J. Mohr - Real inside information on the Nixon Presidency. A part of the story never told.The Teacher by I.M. Merckel - A feel-good tale about a curmudgeonly traveler who spends more time in airports than at home.Life and Death in Vietnam by Lt. Col. Robert B. Robeson, USA (Ret) - An emotional description of what a medical evacuation helicopter pilot experienced during the war.Tincup, Colorado 1982 by Matthew Tredway - A young man grows up on an idyllic mountain range, living the cowboy life. Only not every experience was pleasant.The Ring by Trudy Wells-Meyer - A story of a hairdresser, an act of love between a long-time client and a promiseWoven by Patricia Walkow - A story of a couple whose lives are affected by a seemingly impossible event that causes them to reflect on a relationship grown stale.

Welcome to Stories Through the Ages Baby Boomers Plus 2018 where memories and relationships populate this wonderful selection of creative tales. From intrigue to personal memoirs, throw in some vigilante justice and tragedy, then add a touch of comedy and you will have a basic idea of the entertainment found within the pages of this book. The fifteen winners of the 2018 contest have given us stories that will make us think, make us sad, and make us laugh. Some of the authors penned stories based on their own experiences while others wrote of pure fiction. Pick up the book and take a trip down memory lane or learn a little about times gone by.Dennis Winkleblack with “Never Work for Someone Who’s Not As Smart As You”.Pam Parker with “A Worthy Spine”.Martha Worcester with “Softening Sorrow”.Laura Boldin-Fournier with “Trial by Water”.Marilyn V. Davidson with “Guardian Angels Came Late”.Ron Dowell with “Longest Journey”.Jean Ende with “Hocus Pocus”.Rick Forbess with “Dubs Secret”.Debbie Fowler with “Monterey Papa”.Geraldine Hawley with “Whistle in the Fog”.Ernesto Marcos with “The One That Got Away”.Susan McLane with “An American Story”.Robert L. Nelis with “Spying on the Gestapo”.Ana V. Thorne with “Miss Mimi's Charm School”.Nancy Zupanec with “1200 Rupees”.