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LUNCH IS TOO SHORT FOR LONG STORIES: Sixty short stories
Love to read but only have five minutes?
These sixty short stories take you from gangster lands to alien planets, from a child's innocence to the jaded voice of the aged, from tasty food to technological glitches.
Beware - each tightly written tale comes with a twist, and sometimes a dragon!
Interview with the author-
Q -Why flash fiction?
A - I started flash fiction to hone my writing skills, but I fell in love with the short quirky stories and now write at least on a week.
Q- Where did the title idea come from?
A - I know many people who like to read but can't find the time to get sucked into a long story. These are quick to read but can linger in the head for the rest of the day. They are also great for people who are not big readers as they are short and punchy.
Q- Are you planning on publishing more stories?
A - Oh yes, the second volume of Lunch is Too Short will be out in the Autumn.
Q- You said you use flash fiction to hone your skills, what else do you write?
A - I write non -fiction but am concentrating on fiction for now. I am editing a Woman's Fiction for publication this Autumn or next Spring and I have several other books in the process.
Q - Is woman's fiction your preferred genre to write?
A - No, I have first drafts in science fiction and YA, plus a few stories for children, and I am writing a memoir.
Q. You write full time?
A - No, just whenever I can find a quiet space in the house or garden. But I am always thinking stories.
Q. What do you like to read?
A - Most genres, anything well written and entertaining. I like stories that make me smile, cry, bite my nails or shiver, but my favorite is Fantasy. I like to be taken away to different worlds where magic exists and dragons appear.
These sixty short stories take you from gangster lands to alien planets, from a child's innocence to the jaded voice of the aged, from tasty food to technological glitches.
Beware - each tightly written tale comes with a twist, and sometimes a dragon!
Interview with the author-
Q -Why flash fiction?
A - I started flash fiction to hone my writing skills, but I fell in love with the short quirky stories and now write at least on a week.
Q- Where did the title idea come from?
A - I know many people who like to read but can't find the time to get sucked into a long story. These are quick to read but can linger in the head for the rest of the day. They are also great for people who are not big readers as they are short and punchy.
Q- Are you planning on publishing more stories?
A - Oh yes, the second volume of Lunch is Too Short will be out in the Autumn.
Q- You said you use flash fiction to hone your skills, what else do you write?
A - I write non -fiction but am concentrating on fiction for now. I am editing a Woman's Fiction for publication this Autumn or next Spring and I have several other books in the process.
Q - Is woman's fiction your preferred genre to write?
A - No, I have first drafts in science fiction and YA, plus a few stories for children, and I am writing a memoir.
Q. You write full time?
A - No, just whenever I can find a quiet space in the house or garden. But I am always thinking stories.
Q. What do you like to read?
A - Most genres, anything well written and entertaining. I like stories that make me smile, cry, bite my nails or shiver, but my favorite is Fantasy. I like to be taken away to different worlds where magic exists and dragons appear.
169 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 29, 2019
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About the author
Jenni Clarke
30 books15 followersJenni lives in a quiet corner of France where she indulges in reading and writing whenever possible.
When not binging on words you may see her flashing by in blue or pink lycra as she puffs up the mountainous hills on her bicycle.
Author of
Non- fiction for teachers
LUNCH IS TOO SHORT FOR LONG STORIES- vol one and vol two available on amazon and ebook stores
'Colours of Rain' - a beautifully written, heartwarming middle grade adventure enjoyed by children and adults, dealing with grief, hope and friendship
Intimate Lines - a contemporary woman's fiction with a smidgen of romance.
The Finder - YA fantasy
Dragon's Freedom Trilogy - MG - book one Dragon Magic
When not binging on words you may see her flashing by in blue or pink lycra as she puffs up the mountainous hills on her bicycle.
Author of
Non- fiction for teachers
LUNCH IS TOO SHORT FOR LONG STORIES- vol one and vol two available on amazon and ebook stores
'Colours of Rain' - a beautifully written, heartwarming middle grade adventure enjoyed by children and adults, dealing with grief, hope and friendship
Intimate Lines - a contemporary woman's fiction with a smidgen of romance.
The Finder - YA fantasy
Dragon's Freedom Trilogy - MG - book one Dragon Magic
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May 7, 2019
Each of Jenni Clarke's stories take you on a quick spin and ends with a twist: a cork in a bottle, a spark flying to straw, a message from beyond the grave. And when you least expect it... dragon!
How to pick a favorite from these tightly-written gems? My top contenders: Sweet Tea, Spin, Smoked Meat, and Draw Your Gun.
How to pick a favorite from these tightly-written gems? My top contenders: Sweet Tea, Spin, Smoked Meat, and Draw Your Gun.
March 18, 2025
🖊️ I quit reading when Franklin jumped from the fire escape, naked as a Jay bird. The stories before that were just as weird. And what is a “trembling ear”? How does an ear “tremble”? 🗑️ Not for me.
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July 13, 2022
Nice quick,sometimes quirky stories.
I liked the ones about basically normal people, not the weird fantasy stuff. Would read other writing by Ms Clarke.
I liked the ones about basically normal people, not the weird fantasy stuff. Would read other writing by Ms Clarke.
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