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Metaphysical Gravity
"Love is metaphysical gravity." R. Buckminster Fuller
A force beyond reason and the laws of nature, love draws us together in many ways. In these four short stories, four authors explore the essence of love, from practical to magical.
"In Her Hands," by Angela Amman, explores the moment in which a woman weighs the choice between expectations and the lasting passion she craves.
A shy librarian offers her beautiful best friend a shot at the English teacher she secretly desires, in Mandy Dawson's "Home." But what if beauty isn't all he needs in a lover?
Cameron D. Garriepy's eponymous "Valentine" is a young woman whose fairytale is sidetracked by a trickster loose in the streets of New Orleans.
In "Elephants in the Atmosphere" by Kameko Murakami, a young woman in extraordinary circumstances finds love in an unexpected place and against all odds. Is a happy ending even possible?
A force beyond reason and the laws of nature, love draws us together in many ways. In these four short stories, four authors explore the essence of love, from practical to magical.
"In Her Hands," by Angela Amman, explores the moment in which a woman weighs the choice between expectations and the lasting passion she craves.
A shy librarian offers her beautiful best friend a shot at the English teacher she secretly desires, in Mandy Dawson's "Home." But what if beauty isn't all he needs in a lover?
Cameron D. Garriepy's eponymous "Valentine" is a young woman whose fairytale is sidetracked by a trickster loose in the streets of New Orleans.
In "Elephants in the Atmosphere" by Kameko Murakami, a young woman in extraordinary circumstances finds love in an unexpected place and against all odds. Is a happy ending even possible?
57 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 13, 2013
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About the author
Angela Amman
18 books23 followersAngela Amman is a freelance writer and content editor. You can find her personal essays and short stories in her collections, Garden Boulevard and Nothing Goes Away, and various anthologies. Angela’s writing has been featured at The Peacock Journal. She juggles freelance writing and editing with managing a preschool office — and sometimes wonders if there's much of a difference. She is also a managing editor at Bannering Books, a writers’ co-op and lives in Metro Detroit with her husband and two children. She spends part of every day trying to convince her husband to buy into her color-coded calendar system and another part of it wondering where she put down her coffee mug. When she should be sleeping, she works on her novel and contemplates whether the perfect mascara exists.
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February 16, 2013
Four intense stories revolving around love of different types. The 4th story really stood out the most for me. Four terrific authors. The stories are short, so it's a quick read. But each one left me wishing for more.
February 19, 2013
Metaphysical Gravity is a shimmering jewel of a book. I slurped up every story in an evening and felt sad when it was done.
Angela Amman's grandmother is half the grand ladies I've met in The South. I could picture every pearl in her strands and within her heart. And, it was refreshing to see a woman make the right call.
Mandy Dawson's librarian was delicious. It was a joyride through the bumbles and blunders of attraction and highlighted so much of what makes it a mysterious thing.
Cameron D. Garriepy's Valentine twisted me in unexpected places. I never knew where the story was headed, and the surprises were poignant and rich....just like a good drink in New Orleans. I cheered for Val at the end.
Kameko Murakami's intricate story highlighted the bereft sense of waiting for the right person. I remember that place, like my life had stopped when everyone else's was rushing forward. Her technique for conveying that loneliness was brilliant.
These stories are all well crafted, an excellent value. It's a download you won't be sorry you bought.
Angela Amman's grandmother is half the grand ladies I've met in The South. I could picture every pearl in her strands and within her heart. And, it was refreshing to see a woman make the right call.
Mandy Dawson's librarian was delicious. It was a joyride through the bumbles and blunders of attraction and highlighted so much of what makes it a mysterious thing.
Cameron D. Garriepy's Valentine twisted me in unexpected places. I never knew where the story was headed, and the surprises were poignant and rich....just like a good drink in New Orleans. I cheered for Val at the end.
Kameko Murakami's intricate story highlighted the bereft sense of waiting for the right person. I remember that place, like my life had stopped when everyone else's was rushing forward. Her technique for conveying that loneliness was brilliant.
These stories are all well crafted, an excellent value. It's a download you won't be sorry you bought.
May 1, 2013
Love, Magic and Surrealism ...
Most short story collections by different authors are something of a curate’s egg, but there is nothing in this collection of love/romance tales that I did not enjoy.
Highest marks go to Cameron Garriepy’s “Valentine” which had great touches of magic and mortality, and to Kameko Murakami’s longer piece, the wonderfully surreal “Elephants in the Atmosphere”.
I suggest that you might like to pick up a copy and curl up on the sofa with your loved one. Or with somebody else’s loved one if that works for you …
Most short story collections by different authors are something of a curate’s egg, but there is nothing in this collection of love/romance tales that I did not enjoy.
Highest marks go to Cameron Garriepy’s “Valentine” which had great touches of magic and mortality, and to Kameko Murakami’s longer piece, the wonderfully surreal “Elephants in the Atmosphere”.
I suggest that you might like to pick up a copy and curl up on the sofa with your loved one. Or with somebody else’s loved one if that works for you …
April 8, 2013
An easy read of short stories. All are very different but equally delightful. Of course there has to be a favorite, and mine is the spiritual tale set in New Orleans by Cameron D. Garriepy.
February 26, 2013
wonderful collection by four strong authors! some magic, some sultry, some sighful, even some edgy. i like the magic and edgy best. read this!
June 2, 2013
*FOUR STRONG FEMALE STORYTELLERS*
I am a lover of short stories and knew I’d be in for a treat with four strong female storytellers.
Though each tale was well-written and sensual, I enjoyed Cameron D. Garriepy's “Valentine” the most. Having read some of her books, I knew she had a strong sense of story and I loved the setting in New Orleans.
Stories of love, surrealistic encounters, and a bit of magical romance tempted me to get this collection. Do yourself a favor and be tempted as well.
I am a lover of short stories and knew I’d be in for a treat with four strong female storytellers.
Though each tale was well-written and sensual, I enjoyed Cameron D. Garriepy's “Valentine” the most. Having read some of her books, I knew she had a strong sense of story and I loved the setting in New Orleans.
Stories of love, surrealistic encounters, and a bit of magical romance tempted me to get this collection. Do yourself a favor and be tempted as well.
November 17, 2017
Metaphysical Gravity is a collection of interesting short stories. The writing is good and the stories are impressive. I definitely enjoyed them.
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