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Shutter Step
Shutter Step a diverse collection of short fiction written by five authors of diverse backgrounds and genres. Inspired by a common image and sound, each story will transport you to a different time or place - from worlds far away to the house next door.
The short fiction format is a great way to get a taste of each author’s style in a short period of time. A handy introduction gives you a peek into the inspiration for each story. Also included is a biography section that allows you to learn more about each author as well as where you can devour more of their characters and plot lines.
Included in Shutter Step:
Riley by CM Niles
Terra Weaver by Stacy Claflin
Shaded by Dede Nesbitt
Hush, Constance by Andrea Johnson Beck
And I Exhale by Stephanie Pitcher Fishman
The short fiction format is a great way to get a taste of each author’s style in a short period of time. A handy introduction gives you a peek into the inspiration for each story. Also included is a biography section that allows you to learn more about each author as well as where you can devour more of their characters and plot lines.
Included in Shutter Step:
Riley by CM Niles
Terra Weaver by Stacy Claflin
Shaded by Dede Nesbitt
Hush, Constance by Andrea Johnson Beck
And I Exhale by Stephanie Pitcher Fishman
47 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 19, 2015
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About the author
Stephanie Pitcher Fishman
25 books37 followersAuthor Stephanie Pitcher Whittier (nee Stephanie Pitcher Fishman) is a genealogist and personal historian who writes fiction and nonfiction rooted in personal stories. Whether it's her best-selling historical fiction novel, Finding Eliza, about the effects of hidden secrets in a family tree or the stories of her own battle with chronic illness, she loves to share stories of real emotions with others.
Her work includes fiction based on family history, easy-to-use research guides for both new and experienced genealogists, and an upcoming cozy mystery series titled With Love, Your Dead Aunt and filled with quirky, humorous characters and adventures.
To learn more, visit www,SheTalkstoTrees.com.
Her work includes fiction based on family history, easy-to-use research guides for both new and experienced genealogists, and an upcoming cozy mystery series titled With Love, Your Dead Aunt and filled with quirky, humorous characters and adventures.
To learn more, visit www,SheTalkstoTrees.com.
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August 24, 2015
"The blond swirls ruined as they stuck to my eyes and the cut across my cheek, cemented to my skin with blood." And I Exhale, by Stephanie Pitcher Fishman.
"Marguerite, only rags, some stained a deep umber like the crust of a pie long since forgotten in a hot oven, stared back." Shaded, Dede Nesbitt.
Shutter Step takes me back to a time when a short story from Roald Dahl or Shirley Jackson was just what I needed to transport me to another time and place. This collaboration of authors offers multitudes of fantastic imagery. In short stories, every single word needs to count to pull the reader in.
I highly recommend this anthology of shorts. The stories are refreshing and absorbing giving the reader just enough.
"Marguerite, only rags, some stained a deep umber like the crust of a pie long since forgotten in a hot oven, stared back." Shaded, Dede Nesbitt.
Shutter Step takes me back to a time when a short story from Roald Dahl or Shirley Jackson was just what I needed to transport me to another time and place. This collaboration of authors offers multitudes of fantastic imagery. In short stories, every single word needs to count to pull the reader in.
I highly recommend this anthology of shorts. The stories are refreshing and absorbing giving the reader just enough.
August 15, 2020
Short quick weird reads
Kind of a "it was a dark and stormy night" set of stories. Each author had a twist at the end like an O'Henry story. I really enjoyed them. But a word of warning - if scary stories give you nightmares don't read these after dark! You may stay awake all night waiting for the other shoe to drop
Kind of a "it was a dark and stormy night" set of stories. Each author had a twist at the end like an O'Henry story. I really enjoyed them. But a word of warning - if scary stories give you nightmares don't read these after dark! You may stay awake all night waiting for the other shoe to drop
December 29, 2019
Words flow, poetically, even throughout horror as only women-writers know how to do.
As a characteristic on a collection of stories by different authors with different styles, my soul diverges, searches it's kindred... sometimes the story ends and it's never found, other times it bounces no longer in wonder but in wander.
Most tales I've liked 4 ribbons and stars for them...but I loved... "And I Exale" and "Hush, Constance" they reached the galaxies!
As a characteristic on a collection of stories by different authors with different styles, my soul diverges, searches it's kindred... sometimes the story ends and it's never found, other times it bounces no longer in wonder but in wander.
Most tales I've liked 4 ribbons and stars for them...but I loved... "And I Exale" and "Hush, Constance" they reached the galaxies!
October 1, 2015
Blurb:
Shutter Step a diverse collection of short fiction written by five authors of diverse backgrounds and genres. Inspired by a common image and sound, each story will transport you to a different time or place - from worlds far away to the house next door.
The short fiction format is a great way to get a taste of each author’s style in a short period of time. A handy introduction gives you a peek into the inspiration for each story. Also included is a biography section that allows you to learn more about each author as well as where you can devour more of their characters and plot lines.
Short stories that are written right can be very enjoyable. You never get bored of the story, as it changes as quickly as it starts. I always love when authors get together and write a collage of tales, because not only do you get different stories, you also get to read different writing styles. Oh and one more thing, love the title!
Shutter Step a diverse collection of short fiction written by five authors of diverse backgrounds and genres. Inspired by a common image and sound, each story will transport you to a different time or place - from worlds far away to the house next door.
The short fiction format is a great way to get a taste of each author’s style in a short period of time. A handy introduction gives you a peek into the inspiration for each story. Also included is a biography section that allows you to learn more about each author as well as where you can devour more of their characters and plot lines.
Short stories that are written right can be very enjoyable. You never get bored of the story, as it changes as quickly as it starts. I always love when authors get together and write a collage of tales, because not only do you get different stories, you also get to read different writing styles. Oh and one more thing, love the title!
March 23, 2017
I loved working on this project with such talented indie authors as Andrea Johnson Beck, Stacy Claflin, CM Niles, and Dede Nesbitt.
Although I have a story included in the anthology, I got to sit in the part of reader while I enjoyed the four other stories. I love that each are short enough to read while waiting in line or for an appointment yet the level of detail in the story and character development give the same satisfaction as reading a longer work. I highly recommend this as a great way to experience new-to-you authors.
Although I have a story included in the anthology, I got to sit in the part of reader while I enjoyed the four other stories. I love that each are short enough to read while waiting in line or for an appointment yet the level of detail in the story and character development give the same satisfaction as reading a longer work. I highly recommend this as a great way to experience new-to-you authors.
August 29, 2015
Quick fun read
I thorough llama y enjoyed all the short stories in this anthology. I love how different each is, but how strong female c ::) a tee caters are evident in each.
I thorough llama y enjoyed all the short stories in this anthology. I love how different each is, but how strong female c ::) a tee caters are evident in each.
September 9, 2015
a.maze.ing. I can't wait to read more from these incredible authors!
April 17, 2017
Shutter step was a good collection of short stories that made for a quick read. That they all shared a common theme but weaved separate stories to ignite the imagination was very well done. I am partial to Stacy Claflin's writing, but I feel that all the authors' stories were nicely done in each of their own different and unique writing styles. A good collection that makes for a quick read.
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