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Wrong!: A themed anthology
Creative Writing Institute is pleased to present its second annual anthology -- WRONG!
"I have a list and a map. What could possibly go wrong?"
Short story contest winners, short-listed finalists, judges, invited award winning guests and CWI staff had fun answering that question. They produced 30 very different, thought-provoking plots. Genres include general fiction, humor, fantasy, romance, dystopian, horror and sci-fi.
Proceeds from sales of the ebook or print book will benefit Creative Writing Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit charity that sponsors cancer patients in writing courses. The school also provides a variety of writing courses for all levels from beginner to advanced.
See http://www.CreativeWritingInstitute.com
"I have a list and a map. What could possibly go wrong?"
Short story contest winners, short-listed finalists, judges, invited award winning guests and CWI staff had fun answering that question. They produced 30 very different, thought-provoking plots. Genres include general fiction, humor, fantasy, romance, dystopian, horror and sci-fi.
Proceeds from sales of the ebook or print book will benefit Creative Writing Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit charity that sponsors cancer patients in writing courses. The school also provides a variety of writing courses for all levels from beginner to advanced.
See http://www.CreativeWritingInstitute.com
306 pages, Paperback
First published December 11, 2014
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January 25, 2015
There is something for nearly every fiction reader in this collection.
My personal favorites, in the order they appear in the book, were:
"The Devil and Mrs. Morgan" by Marsha Porter
• A tale of spousal abuse with a horrendous twist at the end.
"Yogatta Be Kiddin' Me" by Susan J. Nickerson
• This humorous tale of sugary treats had me laughing my "Smarties" off.
"The Goddess" by Deborah Owen
• It's such a ridiculously powerful story! My attention was gripped relentlessly.
"Wrong!" by Jianna Higgins
• This story was packed a powerful emotional punch. I cheered at the ending.
"Ice Mountain" by S. Joan Popek
• Here is a strange story that fiddles with the mind.
"The Blind Date" by Regina Puckett
• I might not read much in the romance genre, but this is one story I would definitely recommend. It's an I-don't-care-who-you-are-that's-freaking-adorable-and-heart-warming. Seriously, if this became a Rom-Com movie, it'd be an instant classic. Someone call a Jennifer (Aniston, Garner, or Lawrence)!
"The True Riches" by David E. Navarro
• Adventure, wisdom, and a riddle make this a fun read.
"Double Rescue" by Joyce Brennan
• A good-natured story sprinkled with a romance.
"The Break" by Kara Donadt
• The main character really grows and changes in this story, so that's some great plotting. It's highly relatable, because most of us have had or know someone who has "that friend," the one who pushes the very boundary of the definition of friendship.
"EGOT and the Pond King" by J Lenni Dorner (my own entry)
• The story takes place when one character is visiting the other in a care facility. They have a picnic lunch outside. Grammy tells the whimsical story of how she met her husband. To divulge more would ruin the unexpected ending.
"Aftermath" by Mark Trudel
• I love when a story messes with my head so much that I have to read it twice and then reevaluate everything that I know. Thanks, Mark.
"Back Road Signs" by Cindy M Fox
• Confession- What I enjoyed about this story is that a large chunk of it takes place where I grew up. I did wonder why there wasn't scrapple with breakfast, and I'm sure the Amish hosts aren't actually Amish (but this is knowledge I have, and the main character probably wouldn't, so it has nothing to do with the story). Either Cindy is from my corner of the world, or she deserves a medal for excellence in research.
"My Favorite Season" by Nya Lewis
• This is from the poetry section, under the children's division. This poem has such a strong voice for a young person. I really enjoyed it.
My personal favorites, in the order they appear in the book, were:
"The Devil and Mrs. Morgan" by Marsha Porter
• A tale of spousal abuse with a horrendous twist at the end.
"Yogatta Be Kiddin' Me" by Susan J. Nickerson
• This humorous tale of sugary treats had me laughing my "Smarties" off.
"The Goddess" by Deborah Owen
• It's such a ridiculously powerful story! My attention was gripped relentlessly.
"Wrong!" by Jianna Higgins
• This story was packed a powerful emotional punch. I cheered at the ending.
"Ice Mountain" by S. Joan Popek
• Here is a strange story that fiddles with the mind.
"The Blind Date" by Regina Puckett
• I might not read much in the romance genre, but this is one story I would definitely recommend. It's an I-don't-care-who-you-are-that's-freaking-adorable-and-heart-warming. Seriously, if this became a Rom-Com movie, it'd be an instant classic. Someone call a Jennifer (Aniston, Garner, or Lawrence)!
"The True Riches" by David E. Navarro
• Adventure, wisdom, and a riddle make this a fun read.
"Double Rescue" by Joyce Brennan
• A good-natured story sprinkled with a romance.
"The Break" by Kara Donadt
• The main character really grows and changes in this story, so that's some great plotting. It's highly relatable, because most of us have had or know someone who has "that friend," the one who pushes the very boundary of the definition of friendship.
"EGOT and the Pond King" by J Lenni Dorner (my own entry)
• The story takes place when one character is visiting the other in a care facility. They have a picnic lunch outside. Grammy tells the whimsical story of how she met her husband. To divulge more would ruin the unexpected ending.
"Aftermath" by Mark Trudel
• I love when a story messes with my head so much that I have to read it twice and then reevaluate everything that I know. Thanks, Mark.
"Back Road Signs" by Cindy M Fox
• Confession- What I enjoyed about this story is that a large chunk of it takes place where I grew up. I did wonder why there wasn't scrapple with breakfast, and I'm sure the Amish hosts aren't actually Amish (but this is knowledge I have, and the main character probably wouldn't, so it has nothing to do with the story). Either Cindy is from my corner of the world, or she deserves a medal for excellence in research.
"My Favorite Season" by Nya Lewis
• This is from the poetry section, under the children's division. This poem has such a strong voice for a young person. I really enjoyed it.
November 5, 2017
This collection of short fiction from many different authors is based on the following theme: ‘I have a list and a map. What can possibly go wrong?’ And, of course, these creative authors show the reader just what can go wrong. I confess at this point that I’m a guest author for this anthology, but as only one of thirty-six writers, I think I can justifiably review the stories.
And what a mixed bunch of offerings there are here. There is something for all tastes, though most of the tales hold an element of romance. Many different writing styles and such individual takes on the set theme make this a very wide-ranging read. I enjoyed all of the stories presented in this book.
If you’re looking for some short fiction to enliven your coffee break or that boring journey by public transport, this is the book for you. And the proceeds go to a good cause, so you’ll not only be doing yourself a favour, but helping out those who have encountered cancer. Enjoy!
And what a mixed bunch of offerings there are here. There is something for all tastes, though most of the tales hold an element of romance. Many different writing styles and such individual takes on the set theme make this a very wide-ranging read. I enjoyed all of the stories presented in this book.
If you’re looking for some short fiction to enliven your coffee break or that boring journey by public transport, this is the book for you. And the proceeds go to a good cause, so you’ll not only be doing yourself a favour, but helping out those who have encountered cancer. Enjoy!
September 21, 2015
From a single premise came 30 unique tales across several genres--from the fantastic to the dystopian to horror and sci-fi, romance and humor. The Woman's Right and Yogatta Be Kiddin' Me were laugh out loud experiences, and The Devil and Mrs. Morgan made me laugh as well hate that devil. There were so many I enjoyed: Here are a few stories that stay with me: The Goddess, The Break, and EGOT and the Pond King. While I enjoyed some more than others, all were engaging on some level, and I had to read to the end to see how each writer developed this delightful theme.
The collection was well-edited and the writers obviously skilled in their craft.
To be honest, I did receive this ebook free for an honest review.
The collection was well-edited and the writers obviously skilled in their craft.
To be honest, I did receive this ebook free for an honest review.
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