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Tales from Our Write Side
From Lewis Carroll and Shakespeare to tales that will keep you up at night, make you cry, and touch your heart comes Tales from Our Write Side, OWS Ink's debut anthology with 17 authors sharing 17 stories, 2 poems, and one creative screenplay.
196 pages, Paperback
First published November 25, 2016
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November 3, 2017
This is an interesting collection by several writers with varying stories. Most were winter-themed which seemed to be part of a writing challenge. Some were a bit heavy with their treatment, but if it hadn't been in this anthology I don't think it would have been as noticeable. There were some clever stories in the mix, but my favorite had to be Summer's Folly by Katheryn J. Avila. I want to read the book this story deserves to develop into! Then there was a section of dark fiction and try as I might, I couldn't pick a favorite. They were all SO GOOD, which really set me in the mood for Halloween!
The third section was YA, which were ok but not really my cup of tea. The 4th section was kind of a grab bag of stories that didn't really fit into the other sections. These were a bit off-putting being read back to back as they didn't really flow. So I stopped and just read one story each night. Man, some of those stories were amazing. Angel Hands by Wendy Strain made me ball! Patterns by Katheryn J. Avila gave me chills. Another story I want to see the book for! And Portentous Passenger by David Wiley was a delight. I really want to see where that story goes.
This anthology was a great chance to see a host of writers share their works, and I found more than a few that I plan to keep my eyes on! If you're a fan of anthologies and like a mix of genres, I am sure you'll find a few favorites as well.
The third section was YA, which were ok but not really my cup of tea. The 4th section was kind of a grab bag of stories that didn't really fit into the other sections. These were a bit off-putting being read back to back as they didn't really flow. So I stopped and just read one story each night. Man, some of those stories were amazing. Angel Hands by Wendy Strain made me ball! Patterns by Katheryn J. Avila gave me chills. Another story I want to see the book for! And Portentous Passenger by David Wiley was a delight. I really want to see where that story goes.
This anthology was a great chance to see a host of writers share their works, and I found more than a few that I plan to keep my eyes on! If you're a fan of anthologies and like a mix of genres, I am sure you'll find a few favorites as well.
February 24, 2017
Would you like to read a few intriguing stories by modern women writers? Look no farther!!
Great reading while curled up on the couch with tea, a dog, a quilt, and a book.
Local author, Stacy Overby, has a story in this anthology.
Great reading while curled up on the couch with tea, a dog, a quilt, and a book.
Local author, Stacy Overby, has a story in this anthology.
February 3, 2017
**** I give the Tales from Our Write Side anthology 4 stars.
What I Liked:
• This collection had great variety. Poetry, short stories, and even a Shakespearean play. I think it would be a great book to pick up and flip through no matter what mood you happened to be in at the time.
• There were some amazing stories in here. I was very impressed with several.
What I Didn’t Like:
• There were a lot of funky formatting issues in my copy. Those could very well have been worked out by now, or may not be present in all copies. I’m giving the collection four stars on the assumption that those issues have been fixed.
Would I Recommend and to Whom:
Some of the stories in this collection didn’t really do it for me. But, there were several that forced me to sit up and take notice. I would recommend to fans of eclectic short fiction.
Favorites:
• E.C. Jarvis - “Mortal Guides”
o I thought this had cute and sweet qualities despite the sadness and morbidity also there. It was a story that was confident but didn’t take itself too seriously.
• A.M. Rycroft – “Hair”
o I couldn’t help giving an evil cackle at this one.
• Wendy Strain – “Dawn’s Light”
o I would read the heck out a novel set in this world. A quick, yet still moving love story.
• David Wiley – “The Portentous Passenger”
o Thrilling, futuristic tale of doing the right thing despite personal risk.
• Katheryn J. Avila - “Patterns”
o Creative and well executed. I want to know so much more about it all and yet, I’m not unsatisfied.
What I Liked:
• This collection had great variety. Poetry, short stories, and even a Shakespearean play. I think it would be a great book to pick up and flip through no matter what mood you happened to be in at the time.
• There were some amazing stories in here. I was very impressed with several.
What I Didn’t Like:
• There were a lot of funky formatting issues in my copy. Those could very well have been worked out by now, or may not be present in all copies. I’m giving the collection four stars on the assumption that those issues have been fixed.
Would I Recommend and to Whom:
Some of the stories in this collection didn’t really do it for me. But, there were several that forced me to sit up and take notice. I would recommend to fans of eclectic short fiction.
Favorites:
• E.C. Jarvis - “Mortal Guides”
o I thought this had cute and sweet qualities despite the sadness and morbidity also there. It was a story that was confident but didn’t take itself too seriously.
• A.M. Rycroft – “Hair”
o I couldn’t help giving an evil cackle at this one.
• Wendy Strain – “Dawn’s Light”
o I would read the heck out a novel set in this world. A quick, yet still moving love story.
• David Wiley – “The Portentous Passenger”
o Thrilling, futuristic tale of doing the right thing despite personal risk.
• Katheryn J. Avila - “Patterns”
o Creative and well executed. I want to know so much more about it all and yet, I’m not unsatisfied.
December 14, 2016
Usually when reading an anthology, there are one or two stories that just don't captivate you like the others, but, perhaps I am biased as a publisher and contributor to this book, but I actually enjoyed the fresh voices of each story and poem contained within Tales from Our Write Side. It's a wonderful introduction to so many emerging authors with its hodgepodge and variety.
I absolutely love the Lewis Carroll contributions and the fantasy ideals captured in each. The twist to the dark side had me on the edge of my seat, squinting in delightful fear, and catching my breath. My younger child enjoyed the YA directed stories, especially the Grim Klaus one with a dark take on Christmas. The speculative fiction and other genre mix adds a charm to the last pages of the book, ending it on a fun note and a whole new round of favorite authors.
I can't wait to read their next one!
I absolutely love the Lewis Carroll contributions and the fantasy ideals captured in each. The twist to the dark side had me on the edge of my seat, squinting in delightful fear, and catching my breath. My younger child enjoyed the YA directed stories, especially the Grim Klaus one with a dark take on Christmas. The speculative fiction and other genre mix adds a charm to the last pages of the book, ending it on a fun note and a whole new round of favorite authors.
I can't wait to read their next one!
January 25, 2017
I didn't know what to expect when I started reading this book - except that I absolutely LOVED it!
So someone had an idea; and the idea was to gather several talented authors together to write poems, plays, and short stories, or whatever their heart desires. And it worked.
I enjoyed Nancy Miller's version of a William Shakesphere play but I was disappointed she did not delight us with another story.
Although I am not a fan of horror and dark fiction (as a teenager I was, go figure) but E. C. Jarvis, you may have changed my mind, as I thoroughly enjoyed your short story "Mortal Guides."
Do not feel neglected if I didn't mention your name, I loved every single poem, play, and short stories in this book. I look forward to finding other works by each and everyone of you. Excellent work everyone!
I recommend anyone who loves to read to put the Fall Anthology on their list.
So someone had an idea; and the idea was to gather several talented authors together to write poems, plays, and short stories, or whatever their heart desires. And it worked.
I enjoyed Nancy Miller's version of a William Shakesphere play but I was disappointed she did not delight us with another story.
Although I am not a fan of horror and dark fiction (as a teenager I was, go figure) but E. C. Jarvis, you may have changed my mind, as I thoroughly enjoyed your short story "Mortal Guides."
Do not feel neglected if I didn't mention your name, I loved every single poem, play, and short stories in this book. I look forward to finding other works by each and everyone of you. Excellent work everyone!
I recommend anyone who loves to read to put the Fall Anthology on their list.
January 8, 2017
First of all let me state that I truly emjoyed reading this anthology. It has an interesting combination of different fantasical stories. There's actually even a stageplay! Of course, as expected, I enjoyed some of the stories a bit more than others, but overall the authors showed real talent in their writing. This book is well worth the five stars I'm rating it and look forward to reading more from these authors.
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