Eclectic Jackie: An Anthology of Short Stories and Random Works

by Jacqueline Patricks

You don't read a Jacqueline Patricks story, you experience it!

Rated Mature

Can't get enough Jackie? Try her anthology!

Jacqueline Patricks' newest offering, her anthology, contains all her current short stories, previously published shorts.

Whether you prefer sweet romance, mature adult, or medical fiction, there's something in here for you! Jacqueline writes in both deep first person and deep third person limited points of view. This selection of short stories and random work gives you a taste of her eclectic styles.

Stories include:
Downgrade - paramedic fiction, mature
Dog Days of Dying - paramedic fiction, mature
Captain Lewis' Broken Dreams - prequel to Dreams of the Queen, contemporary romance
Dr. Frank's Sunset - sweet contemporary romance
He Tells Me - freeverse short
Janie - 100 word drabble, previously entered in a writing contest
His Last Gift - mature adult short story
Daniel - prequel to His Last Gift - part of an unfinished series that may remain unfinished (be warned!) mature adult
It's Not Just for Veterans - paramedic short about PTSD

110 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

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Welcome, dear reader, to my author page! I hope you enjoy reading mash ups and a touch of speculative fiction as much as I do. I'm not afraid of pushing boundaries. As such, sometimes my stories don't always fit in neat little industry boxes. I can promise fun, thrilling, interesting characters and HEA in my romances. I like to torture my characters and make them earn their HEA though, so be ready for some angst, pain, tears and cliff-hangers. If that's your style, please read on.

I've loved writing almost as long as I've loved reading. Stories in my mind burn to be told. I enjoy writing different genres and mixing genres, but my favorites are science fiction and fantasy with romance because who doesn't want romance in their life? I also write paramedic fiction based on my life experiences, and I'm a military veteran so I enjoy adding strong female and male characters to my stories.

YOU DON'T READ A JACQUELINE PATRICKS STORY, YOU EXPERIENCE IT!

Reviews

[osmtsn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Firstly, excuse my English.

Secondly, you can feel that Jacqueline Patricks knows what she writes about, that she’s experienced it, which is important. Everything is realistic and nicely written. You may wonder if it’s possible that characters are real because you know someone similar. It’s a collection of short stories.

Thirdly, I really enjoyed reading His Last Gift and Daniel. That was gorgeous! 5* stories!!!

[B. Truly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great edition to Jacqueline's collection with several of her stories complied together. I can't wait to read Nightmare of the Queen. Those 3 chapters were a tease. I'm interested in the whole Cass, Tsmat, Jeamon triangle. I know it's going to be a mess because Tsmat is a real Queen B! But I love drama.

[Táňa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly good, I enjoyed all of those short stories, especially the ones about paramedics. I am looking forward to reading other books by Jacqueline Patricks.

[Kat Montemayor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection is aptly titled Eclectic Jackie, as it contains a broad range of writing styles and works. Ms. Patrick transitions easily between medical shorts, military romance, and mature period pieces, all while maintaining a distinct and credible voice for each of her characters. As with Dreams of the Queen, her shorts contain an underlying dark and disturbing element that stays with you long after the story ends. She ends the anthology with a teaser of her next book, Nightmares of the Queen. This reader can't wait for its release this spring.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great collection of short stories .. I liked the writing style of the author and the characters are interesting .. some things in the stories were disturbing but unfortunately they relate with our real life