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Living it Up in Fiddly Falls
She might be as old as the hills, but she's not dead. So what is Maryann Flemming's obituary doing on Page 4 of the Fiddly Falls Citizens Gazette?
Folksy and fun, this 7,000-word short story is a quick read featuring Christian themes and a touch of romance. Download it now to enjoy during your next coffee break or at bedtime. (Goes great with cookies!)
Brenda Coulter's first four novels were published by Harlequin's popular "Love Inspired" imprint; one was a finalist for Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA Award (Best Inspirational Romance). Her first self-published work, Her Minnesota Man, is a longer Christian romance novel that's getting rave reviews at Amazon and elsewhere online. "Living it Up in Fiddly Falls" is her first short story.
Read long excerpts from all of Brenda's books at http://BrendaCoulter.com
Folksy and fun, this 7,000-word short story is a quick read featuring Christian themes and a touch of romance. Download it now to enjoy during your next coffee break or at bedtime. (Goes great with cookies!)
Brenda Coulter's first four novels were published by Harlequin's popular "Love Inspired" imprint; one was a finalist for Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA Award (Best Inspirational Romance). Her first self-published work, Her Minnesota Man, is a longer Christian romance novel that's getting rave reviews at Amazon and elsewhere online. "Living it Up in Fiddly Falls" is her first short story.
Read long excerpts from all of Brenda's books at http://BrendaCoulter.com
59 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 9, 2013
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About the author
Brenda Coulter
10 books34 followersBrenda Coulter lives somewhere in the Midwestern U.S. with the hunk o' burnin' love she married way back in 1975. Having successfully brought up two boys (they chew with their mouths closed and they always remember to say thank you), Brenda now makes up love stories, spends far too much money and time on her cottage-style flower garden, and endeavors to wait patiently for grandchildren.
To read long excerpts from all of Brenda's books, please visit http://BrendaCoulter.com
To read long excerpts from all of Brenda's books, please visit http://BrendaCoulter.com
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Displaying 1 - 19 of 19 reviews
March 26, 2015
While death isn't usually consider a laughing matter, but it is when Maryann finds her own obituary one morning.
This is a nice little tale about an older lady and her reaction to the local newspaper accidentally running an obituary for her. While she is relating, the events of the morning, she manages to provide quite a few interesting side tales as well.
Maryann is a person that I wouldn't mind knowing. I also wish I could visit the fictional town of Fiddly Falls in which she lives.
You also get a bonus of the first three chapters of the author's full length novel.
This is a nice little tale about an older lady and her reaction to the local newspaper accidentally running an obituary for her. While she is relating, the events of the morning, she manages to provide quite a few interesting side tales as well.
Maryann is a person that I wouldn't mind knowing. I also wish I could visit the fictional town of Fiddly Falls in which she lives.
You also get a bonus of the first three chapters of the author's full length novel.
August 11, 2019
This was a delightful short story. Written entirely from the point of view of an elderly woman sharing her thoughts as they come, this 7,000 word tome is a delightful romp through the life and ramblings of someone the local newspaper said was dead. However, contrary to what the morning obituary suggests, Ms. Maryann Flemming is very much alive!
If you have a bit of time at the doctor's office or on a one-hour ride somewhere, then this story would be a good choice. It is written in such a natural style, it is easy to read. Available through Amazon Kindle as a free eBook, you can't beat the price. If you read it aloud to a friend, you'll both enjoy a few good laughs together along with the main character.
If you have a bit of time at the doctor's office or on a one-hour ride somewhere, then this story would be a good choice. It is written in such a natural style, it is easy to read. Available through Amazon Kindle as a free eBook, you can't beat the price. If you read it aloud to a friend, you'll both enjoy a few good laughs together along with the main character.
December 28, 2017
Being dead isn't so bad when you are not! The paper has a death notice for a live and well for Fiddly Falls KY member and past mayor. She sits at the table with her coffee and Oreos trying to start her day, but the calls come in non stop checking on her, which seems a bit odd at times sense she lives alone and the paper says she is dead. None the less the calls come in and she rehashes life.
Easy read, fun and lite.
Easy read, fun and lite.
May 11, 2018
Viewing death
A short story that will resonant with more senior readers. Whilst the young view death with horror, more mature people view death as a stepping stone. Away from any pain they might be under (whether psychical or mental) and onto a new voyage of discovery. That's why reading your own obituary can fill you with laughter and not horror.
A short story that will resonant with more senior readers. Whilst the young view death with horror, more mature people view death as a stepping stone. Away from any pain they might be under (whether psychical or mental) and onto a new voyage of discovery. That's why reading your own obituary can fill you with laughter and not horror.
September 4, 2019
What a sweet little book!
I did not want the story to end. Very well written, I thought this book was a pleasure to read and put a smile in my heart. Short and sweet, definitely worth my time to read.
I did not want the story to end. Very well written, I thought this book was a pleasure to read and put a smile in my heart. Short and sweet, definitely worth my time to read.
July 14, 2017
This was a silly book. Not worth the time.
October 27, 2017
Fun read !
I think this is an author I will follow ! The story is funny . I'm looking forward to her Christian stories.
I think this is an author I will follow ! The story is funny . I'm looking forward to her Christian stories.
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May 16, 2021This short story was good but I hate when ending are left kinda undone. Funny lady in the book but just too abrupt at the end.
March 7, 2015
"Seniors Are Always Happiest and Love Laughter"
Life is for the living, but as one moves on into old age, it's much easier to look forward to the end... it is no longer feared. Old Maisie Glemming was done with putting up with life's struggles and passes away at the age of 89. The narrator of this humorous story is 81 years old and had met with Maisie a week before and shared memories. Neither of them fear death, they've lived good lives with no regrets. But for Maryann Flemming, it's a puzzle as to why her own obituary appears in the Friday's newspaper. Was it a mistake by the newspaper because of her similar name of Maisie? How would you feel if your history was printed on that page? Would you laugh, or would you cry? This is a lovely story of what it's like when one gets old, but one thing never ages ... it's the memories we always recall and cherish ... and though our bodies die, our memories never do. This is humorously written, yet beautifully written to describe the joys of getting old.
Life is for the living, but as one moves on into old age, it's much easier to look forward to the end... it is no longer feared. Old Maisie Glemming was done with putting up with life's struggles and passes away at the age of 89. The narrator of this humorous story is 81 years old and had met with Maisie a week before and shared memories. Neither of them fear death, they've lived good lives with no regrets. But for Maryann Flemming, it's a puzzle as to why her own obituary appears in the Friday's newspaper. Was it a mistake by the newspaper because of her similar name of Maisie? How would you feel if your history was printed on that page? Would you laugh, or would you cry? This is a lovely story of what it's like when one gets old, but one thing never ages ... it's the memories we always recall and cherish ... and though our bodies die, our memories never do. This is humorously written, yet beautifully written to describe the joys of getting old.
November 30, 2014
A short story about what happens when you wake up to find your rather premature obituary in the local paper,
MaryAnn Flemming is a likeable gal who tells the tale from her own perspective. Fun read.
MaryAnn Flemming is a likeable gal who tells the tale from her own perspective. Fun read.
March 21, 2014
Good
this was a great. peice of history and humor of small towns it could be any older person but it's in Kentuck
this was a great. peice of history and humor of small towns it could be any older person but it's in Kentuck
March 28, 2014
Old people can do one or two things which are making you laugh or getting on your nerves! Lol this was a great short read!
May 14, 2014
Very original short story!
August 17, 2014
Cute !
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May 7, 2016I like short stories because I have such short periods to read. I really liked this one, nice going Ms. Brenda Coulter!!!
May 22, 2016
Loved it! Will be reading more by this author.
November 1, 2019
Cute book and a quick read.
April 27, 2014
Great story and very witty. Too bad it wasn't a full length novel.
November 26, 2018
This is a sweet, clean, and fun little short story told by an older widow who finds her obituary was published in the town’s newspaper – yet, she is still kicking!
This story is a comfortable read, as the narrator speaks in everyday vernacu
This story is a comfortable read, as the narrator speaks in everyday vernacu
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