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You're Not Alone: An Indie Author Anthology
An international group of indie authors, inspired by the personal grief of one, decided to collaborate in the spring of 2015 in a project to create this multi-genre smorgasbord of original short stories, all with the same potent theme – relationship. Some are heartfelt, some funny, some poignant, and some are just a little bit scary – much like relationships themselves. All are by authors fired by the shared enthusiasm to give something back in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. 100% of the profit made on the purchase of this book, in any format, goes to the charity. Cancer touches us all. It has in some way affected those who have contributed their time and talent here. This is our way of showing that we care.
Indie authors carry forward a revolutionary shift in publishing, which allows the author to be creative director in their own work. There are many exceptional, experienced and acclaimed writers who have decided to take this bold step in publishing. In producing this anthology we have also had the inestimable assistance on board of artists, graphic designers, and bloggers – all of whom have a place in our acknowledgements. You, the discerning reader, are the other vital part of this equation. By buying this book you are supporting the work of indie authors, as well as discovering their worth. You are also supporting the charity to which we have chosen to dedicate our work.
100% of the royalties earned or accrued in the purchase of this book, in all formats, will go to the Pamela Winton tribute fund, which is in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Indie authors carry forward a revolutionary shift in publishing, which allows the author to be creative director in their own work. There are many exceptional, experienced and acclaimed writers who have decided to take this bold step in publishing. In producing this anthology we have also had the inestimable assistance on board of artists, graphic designers, and bloggers – all of whom have a place in our acknowledgements. You, the discerning reader, are the other vital part of this equation. By buying this book you are supporting the work of indie authors, as well as discovering their worth. You are also supporting the charity to which we have chosen to dedicate our work.
100% of the royalties earned or accrued in the purchase of this book, in all formats, will go to the Pamela Winton tribute fund, which is in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 30, 2015
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About the author
Ian D. Moore
6 books65 followersIan works full time and owns his own internet based business. Having been writing short stories and poetry for many years his first published novel has just been released. The story of how it came to be makes for good reading... He was set a challenge by his younger sister Helen to write a zombie story for all ages, so he set to work using his mobile phone, originally tapping away between legal breaks or waiting to load/unload at his place of work, before posting directly to facebook for anyone who wanted to read. The first 40% of the novel "Salby Damned" was written that way, before it got to be too big. Then after much thought, he decided to turn it into a full blown published work, his first. The book took just six weeks to write and another four to publish and Ian has since written a short story collection book for children, just to see if he could. That book, The Amazing Adventures Of Ken Brown - Australian Wombat is out now. He lives and works in Selby, North Yorkshire but is originally from Birmingham, England having moved north many years ago.
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February 25, 2016
This anthology, produced by a group of writers who hail from many parts of the world, contains some of the best stories you will ever read. There are 28 in all, which makes it excellent value at any price. Collectively they are known as 'Indies for Charity'. Whatever you do, do not be put off by that word 'Indie'. It means that none of these writers has yet obtained a publishing deal from a traditional publishing house. It does not mean that the quality of their writing is in any way substandard.
I am reluctant to single out one or two stories for extra praise, there is so much to admire here. But, if I am to justify my claim that this is writing of the highest quality, I must. First up is 'Ooh, Air Margit' by Rebecca Bryn. I am not sure if this is fiction or memoir; the author does indeed hail from Kettering in Northamptonshire (the title is a piece of Kettering dialect). She ruminates about the lives of her female ancestors as she listens to the platitude-filled homily being delivered by a lay-preacher at her mother's funeral. This is social history in a nutshell, family saga in delicious miniature.
It is followed, physically in the volume and in terms of quality, by Max Power's 'Babes'. A woman reflects on the all too few years she has shared with her second husband, the love of her life, as he lies dying. Like Max, this man is from Dublin. Both characters come across as utterly believable.
All of these stories are, in their different ways, love stories. They deal with the beginning of life and the end of life. They are all life-affirming. A woman discovers the true value of time saved when she discovers how to spend that saving; a couple undergo an unusual method of marriage guidance and learn the power of forgiveness. A family gather's at a woman's deathbed and recalls the many camping adventures they shared in the past. There are ghosts, aliens bent on planetary domination. And the painful birth of a man who did indeed aspire to planetary domination.
The most uplifting fact about this book is that the authors have waived their right to a share of the royalties, all of which will be donated to Macmillan Nurses, the British charity that provides assistance in their homes to terminal cancer patients. That is a good enough reason to buy the book. Do buy it, do read it. I promise you will not be disappointed.
I am reluctant to single out one or two stories for extra praise, there is so much to admire here. But, if I am to justify my claim that this is writing of the highest quality, I must. First up is 'Ooh, Air Margit' by Rebecca Bryn. I am not sure if this is fiction or memoir; the author does indeed hail from Kettering in Northamptonshire (the title is a piece of Kettering dialect). She ruminates about the lives of her female ancestors as she listens to the platitude-filled homily being delivered by a lay-preacher at her mother's funeral. This is social history in a nutshell, family saga in delicious miniature.
It is followed, physically in the volume and in terms of quality, by Max Power's 'Babes'. A woman reflects on the all too few years she has shared with her second husband, the love of her life, as he lies dying. Like Max, this man is from Dublin. Both characters come across as utterly believable.
All of these stories are, in their different ways, love stories. They deal with the beginning of life and the end of life. They are all life-affirming. A woman discovers the true value of time saved when she discovers how to spend that saving; a couple undergo an unusual method of marriage guidance and learn the power of forgiveness. A family gather's at a woman's deathbed and recalls the many camping adventures they shared in the past. There are ghosts, aliens bent on planetary domination. And the painful birth of a man who did indeed aspire to planetary domination.
The most uplifting fact about this book is that the authors have waived their right to a share of the royalties, all of which will be donated to Macmillan Nurses, the British charity that provides assistance in their homes to terminal cancer patients. That is a good enough reason to buy the book. Do buy it, do read it. I promise you will not be disappointed.
December 28, 2015
Superb diverse voice-strong collection of shorts.
If you think you have a favorite author among these twenty-eight authors, and read all 28 stories, especially in sequence, you may be surprised how you'll rank any individual writer.
Or story. Or genre. Or country of origin.
If there's a takeaway from this incredibly talented voice-strong diverse ménage of tales, it's how alike we are as people.
We love, we contemplate, we wonder, we live, and we share.
100% of sales proceeds go to charity.
If you think you have a favorite author among these twenty-eight authors, and read all 28 stories, especially in sequence, you may be surprised how you'll rank any individual writer.
Or story. Or genre. Or country of origin.
If there's a takeaway from this incredibly talented voice-strong diverse ménage of tales, it's how alike we are as people.
We love, we contemplate, we wonder, we live, and we share.
100% of sales proceeds go to charity.
August 2, 2015
Now this is going to be tricky. How can I review a book that features so many authors, some whom I am familiar with, others less so?
I'll start with an admission. I treated this much like an LP (remember those) or a CD of an album I had bought, where I knew some of the more famous tracks. That's right - I read the authors I had previously read first. Not sure why I did that, but maybe it was because I had read a book of theirs already, in most cases it had been a full length novel they had written. Fully understanding the difficulty of condensing a story into a novella format, I wondered if they could pull it off.
Before I dissect the stories themselves, I would like to pay a special tribute to Ian D Moore for pulling this off - bringing so many authors together was no easy feat, and yet with You're Not Alone, that's what we have right here.
Add to the fact that the proceeds contribute to a worthy cause - Macmillian Cancer Care, and there is yet another reason to buy this book.
Readers of course, will want to know what it is all about. Here goes.
There are stories that pay an obvious nod to people affected by cancer, and I pay tribute to them for tackling such a hard subject. My own father went from an apparently healthy man to death's door within a matter of weeks, once this brutal disease had taken hold. The fact he had long left the marital home was irrelevant. Whatever differences he and my mother had did not disguise the fact that he was a human, and this disease tore him apart.
I suppose the overriding theme of these stories in You're Not Alone is that whoever has been touched by cancer, there is some hope, some feeling that it can be beaten. Even where it wins - it's a temporary win, because it cannot kill the love held for that special person.
With so many stories in the book, and many authors who I hold in high regard - being indies takes away none of your talent (who says established authors have got this writing thing down anyway?!), I don't wish to highlight some at the expense of others, yet I feel I must. Otherwise this review could turn out to be a book in itself.
Kayla Howarth's Dad is a poignant story that really pulls at you. (Having read her excellent Institute series, where she brings us a dystopian world that works), I found myself thinking about that story long after finishing it. I'm not saying it is the best of the tales, but my, does it hit home, and yet is never depressing or self-serving.
Ian D Moore is the man who brought the collection together, and his story One of Those Days is a truly brilliant story that left me absolutely floored. If you want genius in a few short pages, you could not go wrong here.
Lesley Hayes' A Year Afterwards opens the collection, and having read her Oxford Marmalade collection of short stories, I can say reading one of her works again was like a guilty pleasure - you know it's going to be good, professionally written as befits an author of her considerable experience, and well, I loved it.
Tom Benson's Goals demonstrates the breadth and depth of this author. I read another collection of his and his short story here is an easy pick, and will be remembered by those who read it.
Now this review is starting to look like a love letter to independent authors. Not all the stories hit a home run, but it would be unfair to expect that. What I can say is that each other has given their all here, so if the tale didn't quite work for me, it doesn't mean that someone else wouldn't absolutely love it.
A title that stood out for me was Witch's Mark by Katerina Sestakova Novotna. Now this lady can spin a tale or two - her own Hawaiian Lei of Shrunken Heads was the oddest and yet utterly beautiful collection of stories I have read this year. I knew she would hit the heights again with an amazing tale. Her story is worth the book price alone.
An author I was not familiar with was Anthony Randall. Anyone who had relied on the little black box in their car will empathise with this wickedly clever story. For my own part, the satnav got me to Cornwall, only to direct me towards a cliff....thanks for that!
The Birth by Lucinda E Clarke is truly jaw-dropping. Make this high on your list to read!
Babes by Max Power shows the depth and sheer talent of this man. I have not read anything of his since Darkly Wood (still my book of the year so far)
There are some authors here whose individual books I have not read, but am about to. Nico Laeser, Angela Lockwood and Eric Lahti are authors to watch. If you are unsure, look through the names. There is a wealth of talent here.
I'll start with an admission. I treated this much like an LP (remember those) or a CD of an album I had bought, where I knew some of the more famous tracks. That's right - I read the authors I had previously read first. Not sure why I did that, but maybe it was because I had read a book of theirs already, in most cases it had been a full length novel they had written. Fully understanding the difficulty of condensing a story into a novella format, I wondered if they could pull it off.
Before I dissect the stories themselves, I would like to pay a special tribute to Ian D Moore for pulling this off - bringing so many authors together was no easy feat, and yet with You're Not Alone, that's what we have right here.
Add to the fact that the proceeds contribute to a worthy cause - Macmillian Cancer Care, and there is yet another reason to buy this book.
Readers of course, will want to know what it is all about. Here goes.
There are stories that pay an obvious nod to people affected by cancer, and I pay tribute to them for tackling such a hard subject. My own father went from an apparently healthy man to death's door within a matter of weeks, once this brutal disease had taken hold. The fact he had long left the marital home was irrelevant. Whatever differences he and my mother had did not disguise the fact that he was a human, and this disease tore him apart.
I suppose the overriding theme of these stories in You're Not Alone is that whoever has been touched by cancer, there is some hope, some feeling that it can be beaten. Even where it wins - it's a temporary win, because it cannot kill the love held for that special person.
With so many stories in the book, and many authors who I hold in high regard - being indies takes away none of your talent (who says established authors have got this writing thing down anyway?!), I don't wish to highlight some at the expense of others, yet I feel I must. Otherwise this review could turn out to be a book in itself.
Kayla Howarth's Dad is a poignant story that really pulls at you. (Having read her excellent Institute series, where she brings us a dystopian world that works), I found myself thinking about that story long after finishing it. I'm not saying it is the best of the tales, but my, does it hit home, and yet is never depressing or self-serving.
Ian D Moore is the man who brought the collection together, and his story One of Those Days is a truly brilliant story that left me absolutely floored. If you want genius in a few short pages, you could not go wrong here.
Lesley Hayes' A Year Afterwards opens the collection, and having read her Oxford Marmalade collection of short stories, I can say reading one of her works again was like a guilty pleasure - you know it's going to be good, professionally written as befits an author of her considerable experience, and well, I loved it.
Tom Benson's Goals demonstrates the breadth and depth of this author. I read another collection of his and his short story here is an easy pick, and will be remembered by those who read it.
Now this review is starting to look like a love letter to independent authors. Not all the stories hit a home run, but it would be unfair to expect that. What I can say is that each other has given their all here, so if the tale didn't quite work for me, it doesn't mean that someone else wouldn't absolutely love it.
A title that stood out for me was Witch's Mark by Katerina Sestakova Novotna. Now this lady can spin a tale or two - her own Hawaiian Lei of Shrunken Heads was the oddest and yet utterly beautiful collection of stories I have read this year. I knew she would hit the heights again with an amazing tale. Her story is worth the book price alone.
An author I was not familiar with was Anthony Randall. Anyone who had relied on the little black box in their car will empathise with this wickedly clever story. For my own part, the satnav got me to Cornwall, only to direct me towards a cliff....thanks for that!
The Birth by Lucinda E Clarke is truly jaw-dropping. Make this high on your list to read!
Babes by Max Power shows the depth and sheer talent of this man. I have not read anything of his since Darkly Wood (still my book of the year so far)
There are some authors here whose individual books I have not read, but am about to. Nico Laeser, Angela Lockwood and Eric Lahti are authors to watch. If you are unsure, look through the names. There is a wealth of talent here.
July 23, 2015
If you thought you knew the sort of stories that would appear in an anthology with the theme of ‘Relationships’ – think again, and add a few more to your list.
The first thing to strike any reader is the value of this fine collection of no less than 28 short stories. No, not simply the cash value, but the quality and diversity of the writing. The stories were written specifically for inclusion in this book. One of the things that make them so special is the international flavour and multi-genre that strikes the reader within the first few stories.
From beginning to end this compilation is about variety. The writers are from all over the world, the stories cover a wide range of genre, and even the point of view changes from one tale to the next. The styles are different and the stories come in different lengths. What is there not to like? This is a variety performance of the written word.
There are poignant tales, those that will make you laugh, and others that will make you wish there was a draft from a window causing that tear, but the main thrust of this review is that there is just so much entertainment in this book. I wanted to highlight a couple of authors and stories, but having tried, it was too difficult, and I decided, unfair.
The icing on the cake for me is to know that all profits from sales of this book are being donated to the Macmillan Cancer Support funds, and that really is worth shouting about.
The first thing to strike any reader is the value of this fine collection of no less than 28 short stories. No, not simply the cash value, but the quality and diversity of the writing. The stories were written specifically for inclusion in this book. One of the things that make them so special is the international flavour and multi-genre that strikes the reader within the first few stories.
From beginning to end this compilation is about variety. The writers are from all over the world, the stories cover a wide range of genre, and even the point of view changes from one tale to the next. The styles are different and the stories come in different lengths. What is there not to like? This is a variety performance of the written word.
There are poignant tales, those that will make you laugh, and others that will make you wish there was a draft from a window causing that tear, but the main thrust of this review is that there is just so much entertainment in this book. I wanted to highlight a couple of authors and stories, but having tried, it was too difficult, and I decided, unfair.
The icing on the cake for me is to know that all profits from sales of this book are being donated to the Macmillan Cancer Support funds, and that really is worth shouting about.
July 24, 2015
This book shows the good that the power of the internet and the compassion of Indie Authors worldwide can accomplish. Within the pages, you'll find stories of varying complexity and style. There are experienced authors who stand, without conscience of association, next to those among the entrants who may have published just one work and yet, they are proud to be a part of this anthology in the fight to help those touched by a universal disease.
As one of the organisers of this collection, I saw it grow from the very foundation question. I sat in awe as I watched my computer screen flash up the volunteers to help create this within 24 hours. In all, from that first question being sent to the final delivery of the finished product, the authors, editors, artists and formatting guru's managed to complete this edition in one hundred days - quite an achievement when you consider the sheer quality of the individual tales.
This project was a first for me personally, and for a few of the other authors. It was also a first for Macmillan Cancer Support who allowed us the freedom to use their logo, placing their trust in us to raise money for them.
The stories within this book will have you looking over your shoulder, they'll have you pondering between laughter and poignant interludes. Each has its own style and genre but all are centred around the core theme of 'Relationships'. As the completed stories were submitted by the various authors from around the world, it became clear of just how much effort and creativity went into bringing this collection to fruition, and of just what a treat prospective readers are in for.
This is something we are all proud to support and I am indebted to each and every member of the team who made this happen - for their efforts and commitment throughout. I hope that it will raise a lot of money for the charity and be the first of many such collections to come.
As one of the organisers of this collection, I saw it grow from the very foundation question. I sat in awe as I watched my computer screen flash up the volunteers to help create this within 24 hours. In all, from that first question being sent to the final delivery of the finished product, the authors, editors, artists and formatting guru's managed to complete this edition in one hundred days - quite an achievement when you consider the sheer quality of the individual tales.
This project was a first for me personally, and for a few of the other authors. It was also a first for Macmillan Cancer Support who allowed us the freedom to use their logo, placing their trust in us to raise money for them.
The stories within this book will have you looking over your shoulder, they'll have you pondering between laughter and poignant interludes. Each has its own style and genre but all are centred around the core theme of 'Relationships'. As the completed stories were submitted by the various authors from around the world, it became clear of just how much effort and creativity went into bringing this collection to fruition, and of just what a treat prospective readers are in for.
This is something we are all proud to support and I am indebted to each and every member of the team who made this happen - for their efforts and commitment throughout. I hope that it will raise a lot of money for the charity and be the first of many such collections to come.
August 8, 2015
This anthology sees a variety of authors, from all around the world, coming together under a common goal, to raise money for cancer research. 100% of the royalties will go to the Pamela Winton tribute fund, which is in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and if that isn't a good enough reason to buy it, then I think you will find the content of this book more than justifies a sale.
Each story in the anthology is based around the theme of relationships, yet each one is so different. As expected in a book which gathers numerous authors, the writing styles, plots, and expressions are completely different. Within the bindings is something for everyone.
I first learnt of this book on Twitter, on of my favoured authors, Sallyann Phillips, had been asked to contribute, so I knew straight away there would be at lease one story I would enjoy. Truth be told though, I started at the beginning and each story was as good as the next, I found myself not wanting to put it down, but having to out of necessity.
Through reading the anthology I have come across a number of authors whose work I haven't read before, and better yet, some whose work I want to read more of, Ian D Moore, Penny Luker, and Erik Lahti, are a few of the people whose other work I will be seeking out. I suppose that's one of the best things about a multi-author collection, you can easily discover people whose work you haven't read before.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone, the stories stir within the reader a multitude of emotions and can be anything from amusing to deeply moving. Some are more obvious in their foundation, where as others are more subtle and leave you thinking.
I already have a number of people in mind who will be receiving this book for Christmas, it is such a nice collection that I feel the need to help spread awareness of it.
Each story in the anthology is based around the theme of relationships, yet each one is so different. As expected in a book which gathers numerous authors, the writing styles, plots, and expressions are completely different. Within the bindings is something for everyone.
I first learnt of this book on Twitter, on of my favoured authors, Sallyann Phillips, had been asked to contribute, so I knew straight away there would be at lease one story I would enjoy. Truth be told though, I started at the beginning and each story was as good as the next, I found myself not wanting to put it down, but having to out of necessity.
Through reading the anthology I have come across a number of authors whose work I haven't read before, and better yet, some whose work I want to read more of, Ian D Moore, Penny Luker, and Erik Lahti, are a few of the people whose other work I will be seeking out. I suppose that's one of the best things about a multi-author collection, you can easily discover people whose work you haven't read before.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone, the stories stir within the reader a multitude of emotions and can be anything from amusing to deeply moving. Some are more obvious in their foundation, where as others are more subtle and leave you thinking.
I already have a number of people in mind who will be receiving this book for Christmas, it is such a nice collection that I feel the need to help spread awareness of it.
August 15, 2015
This wonderful mix of short stories really fuels the imagination. The common theme of Relationships is crafted in a wide range of genres by talented authors, each with an original voice. Like Sci-Fi or Fantasy? Tales with a metaphysical bent? What about stories where fate spins the wheels? You’ll find all of this, and more, in “You’re Not Alone.”
I won’t single out an individual author, because they are all wonderful, but I will say the story that sticks with me the most involves a dream, where the dreamer, after waking, feels a desperate urge to travel deep into the desert, to visit his grandfather. This story reminds me of different accounts in The Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda. If you’ve read any of Mr. Castaneda’s work, you’ll know that I’m referring to parallel dimensions within our own reality, and in our dreaming.
For anyone who enjoys an eclectic mix of stories, this anthology is the perfect go-to read.
Even for those of you who don’t typically delve into short story collections, I believe that “You’re Not Alone” will be a pleasant surprise. Best of all, the net profits are donated to the Macmillan Cancer Support. I honestly can’t imagine a better cause.
I won’t single out an individual author, because they are all wonderful, but I will say the story that sticks with me the most involves a dream, where the dreamer, after waking, feels a desperate urge to travel deep into the desert, to visit his grandfather. This story reminds me of different accounts in The Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda. If you’ve read any of Mr. Castaneda’s work, you’ll know that I’m referring to parallel dimensions within our own reality, and in our dreaming.
For anyone who enjoys an eclectic mix of stories, this anthology is the perfect go-to read.
Even for those of you who don’t typically delve into short story collections, I believe that “You’re Not Alone” will be a pleasant surprise. Best of all, the net profits are donated to the Macmillan Cancer Support. I honestly can’t imagine a better cause.
August 10, 2015
An engaging set of stories, well-written and entertaining from an international cadre of indie authors. Written for a good cause too: to celebrate and support lives touched by cancer, all the proceeds go to the Pamela Winton tribute fund in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
What could be better than a 'twofer'--great writing for a great cause? The collection of stories features a diverse set of authors, focused on telling stories about relationships that vary from triumphant to wistful tributes to what might have been. Others that drift into unreality or just don't end well at all! There's something here for everyone with more than a passing interest in love expressed in split seconds or lasting bonds. You may be drawn to this book because of the writers you already know, but you'll be delighted to meet a host of new ones too! That makes this lovely book way more than a 'twofer'. FIVE STARS!
What could be better than a 'twofer'--great writing for a great cause? The collection of stories features a diverse set of authors, focused on telling stories about relationships that vary from triumphant to wistful tributes to what might have been. Others that drift into unreality or just don't end well at all! There's something here for everyone with more than a passing interest in love expressed in split seconds or lasting bonds. You may be drawn to this book because of the writers you already know, but you'll be delighted to meet a host of new ones too! That makes this lovely book way more than a 'twofer'. FIVE STARS!
August 7, 2015
A gathering of writers showing their creativity for a wonderful cause, the Macmillian Nurses receive all monies from this collection of diverse short stories. This book confirms the fact that after sadness there is always hope - even if it is distant. Funny, sad, and uplifting read. Good job people.
October 4, 2015
Take my review with a grain of salt. I have a story in here, so I'm a bit biased, but it is a great anthology.
January 8, 2016
A bounty of fiction, rich in poetic prose frames the last section of seven stories in 'You're Not Alone.' This anthology is a rich collection comprising, some award-winning, and all spell-bounding Indie authors, that build a brilliant bundle of short stories. The stories feature authors writing across from different genres, many of which write novels as well as enlightening shorter pieces to clean their pallets in between longer writings. All of the proceeds from 'You're Not Alone,' raise money for MacMillan cancer care, and that in itself is a call to action.
In order of the last stories in 'You're not Alone,' Ooh Air Margrit by Rebecca Bryn, compliments her most recent novel, 'Where Hope Dares,' and a couple of other published books that she has written. Babes, by Max Power, is a bittersweet story as heartfelt as his most recent-honored novel, 'Little Big Boy,' nestled between other horrific books written by the author. 'The Last Goodbyes,' by Paul Ruddock empathetically touches a family death experience, narrated by the father as he and his children say their goodbyes to a mother and wife. Paul Ruddock's book, 'Not What You Thought and Other Surprises,' comes out soon with all the royalties donated to charity. 'A Stitch In Time,' by SK Holmesley, gives a taste of creativity in the cross-genre "Taggert House" book series. Author, Eric Lahti, wrote 'A Day Late, Dollar Short,' and is a glimpse into the dream world, also giving the reader a glimpse into Eric Lahti's style of prose featured in his many books included in the "Henchmen Series." S.E. Meyer has written many Sci-Fi books in the "Origins Series," and his short story, 'Love In An Elevator,' in this Anthology portrays the same genre with a 'Twilight Zone' feel. Lastly, Nico Laeser writes a heartwarming story about an autistic child and the accessibility of love. I enjoy the author's ability to capture inner feelings in this story and other books including his most recent, "Harmonic: Resonance."
The poignant stories range from family humor with adaptable episodes to magically stirred visions emerging the reader into funeral homes, neighborhoods, living rooms, and countrysides across the world. Some of the stories were a little out of this world like the riveting story of SK Holmesley's ' A Stitch In Time,' complete with instructions on saving time and not short on originality in a Sci-Fi fashion. These stories are like sampling the best ice-cream in an ice-cream shop, to discover a variety of the up and coming writers at work - it's great to have a taste so that you know the quality of their longer pieces.
The last seven stories in this anthology give the impression that relationships are compelling and redemptive, nicely harmonizing with the other 21 stories in the grouping. The common theme appears to be 'no choice.' The perfect people show up in life's path, giving us all a chance to feel human with caring, with irony, and destiny all mixed in, to form us into sensitive creatures. Concerned about what other's think about us? Many of the stories cover that dilemma. Time management/priority problems? That too is more than exposed. Puzzled at how others think? An inside glance reveals many examples in life. Some stories are in first person perspective, others third person POV. All good writing. All reminding us of the possibility of separation and that life is too short. Memories keep the love alive or help us accept reality by meeting situations head on in the here and now. Regrets and frustrations are evident in these stories, but ultimately an opening up to ah ha moments of truth allows such incredible connections that prevent separation. All that to say this section, as well as the rest of the Anthology, deserves a full Five Star Rating.
In order of the last stories in 'You're not Alone,' Ooh Air Margrit by Rebecca Bryn, compliments her most recent novel, 'Where Hope Dares,' and a couple of other published books that she has written. Babes, by Max Power, is a bittersweet story as heartfelt as his most recent-honored novel, 'Little Big Boy,' nestled between other horrific books written by the author. 'The Last Goodbyes,' by Paul Ruddock empathetically touches a family death experience, narrated by the father as he and his children say their goodbyes to a mother and wife. Paul Ruddock's book, 'Not What You Thought and Other Surprises,' comes out soon with all the royalties donated to charity. 'A Stitch In Time,' by SK Holmesley, gives a taste of creativity in the cross-genre "Taggert House" book series. Author, Eric Lahti, wrote 'A Day Late, Dollar Short,' and is a glimpse into the dream world, also giving the reader a glimpse into Eric Lahti's style of prose featured in his many books included in the "Henchmen Series." S.E. Meyer has written many Sci-Fi books in the "Origins Series," and his short story, 'Love In An Elevator,' in this Anthology portrays the same genre with a 'Twilight Zone' feel. Lastly, Nico Laeser writes a heartwarming story about an autistic child and the accessibility of love. I enjoy the author's ability to capture inner feelings in this story and other books including his most recent, "Harmonic: Resonance."
The poignant stories range from family humor with adaptable episodes to magically stirred visions emerging the reader into funeral homes, neighborhoods, living rooms, and countrysides across the world. Some of the stories were a little out of this world like the riveting story of SK Holmesley's ' A Stitch In Time,' complete with instructions on saving time and not short on originality in a Sci-Fi fashion. These stories are like sampling the best ice-cream in an ice-cream shop, to discover a variety of the up and coming writers at work - it's great to have a taste so that you know the quality of their longer pieces.
The last seven stories in this anthology give the impression that relationships are compelling and redemptive, nicely harmonizing with the other 21 stories in the grouping. The common theme appears to be 'no choice.' The perfect people show up in life's path, giving us all a chance to feel human with caring, with irony, and destiny all mixed in, to form us into sensitive creatures. Concerned about what other's think about us? Many of the stories cover that dilemma. Time management/priority problems? That too is more than exposed. Puzzled at how others think? An inside glance reveals many examples in life. Some stories are in first person perspective, others third person POV. All good writing. All reminding us of the possibility of separation and that life is too short. Memories keep the love alive or help us accept reality by meeting situations head on in the here and now. Regrets and frustrations are evident in these stories, but ultimately an opening up to ah ha moments of truth allows such incredible connections that prevent separation. All that to say this section, as well as the rest of the Anthology, deserves a full Five Star Rating.
August 12, 2015
I've purchased the book because of its charitable aspect and had forgotten all about it until a house guest picked it up and mentioned one of the stories: The Witches' Mark. Curious I started reading this remarkable tale and got stuck into the book and since found myself reading all the other stories, too. The writing is of surprisingly high standard, and consistently so.
The stories have not really much to do with cancer, as I had thought, which makes for a more varied reading experience and a mixed bag of very good contents. Some are very entertaining, some thoughtful and some odd. Since all authors only contributed one story, it seems they have given their best for this good cause, rather than left overs.
Love and relationships come in all shapes and forms. You're truly not alone.
The stories have not really much to do with cancer, as I had thought, which makes for a more varied reading experience and a mixed bag of very good contents. Some are very entertaining, some thoughtful and some odd. Since all authors only contributed one story, it seems they have given their best for this good cause, rather than left overs.
Love and relationships come in all shapes and forms. You're truly not alone.
scheduling-now
July 1, 2015
SCHEDULING NOW
In aid of Macmillian Cancer Support.
In aid of Macmillian Cancer Support.
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