Tolerance: A Collection of Short Stories

by Kathleen Osborne, Allison Meldrum, Soleah Kenna Sadge

Early fall 2020 ten authors met at an online meeting site for the first time, over a glass of wine or a cup of tea. The idea of an anthology was born.

Together, we compiled this anthology to resemble an old 45 RPM vinyl record, with an A and B side. The 'A' side stories are all based on the theme, "Tolerance." Whereas side 'B' are tales straight from the hearts of the authors. Both sides, like those records of old, are a banquet of entertainment for the reader.

So sit back with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee, put your feet up, get comfy, and prepare to enjoy the feast.

258 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 4, 2021

Reviews

[Jonathan Byrd · Rating 5 out of 5]

As entertaining to read as it was to write.

[Ghalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the stories... So many, so different, so eye-opening! I enjoyed the theme (that gives hope in these hard times) and the way each author used their distinct voices to express it. Great job!

[Elizabeth Nettleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great collection of twenty stories by ten different authors. I loved the arrangement of this book - the first ten stories (Side A) are based on the theme 'tolerance,' and the second half (Side B) aren't based on a singular theme. I thought this idea was brilliant, and I loved the mental image of a vinyl record that it evoked.
The stories themselves are a mix of genres, with characters that have wide-ranging perspectives, and are as different as the authors themselves. There really is something for everyone here, from sci-fi to fantasy to memoir. I really enjoyed this collection and hope to read more from these authors.

[Jerry Marquardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved The stories provoked thought and had underlying messages of hope. also really grabbed me--how the effects of history, even the horrors, help us grow and improve. The book is so artfully written with a bookend beginning and ending, very subtlety done, conveying a sense of peace and beauty, something people are seeking in a soulful sort of way. The book is described as synonymously to the old phonographic discs that held recordings on both sides. Side A contains ten short stories based on tolerance. The individual tales cover a wide variety of different subjects ranging from what it would be like to be able to eavesdrop through realism, on a restricted conversation indulged in by persons. I recommend this book to all of my followers, friends and family. Once you start reading this book, you absolutely will not be able to put the book down! Happy reading!