Humble Pie

Life of Pies #1

by C.S. Johnson

The town of Fairmont, Alabama is small, but it's full of secrets ... and some are more bitter than others.

Twelve years ago, Matthias Davidson left his broken home to find a better life, leaving his mama, brother, and sister behind.

But a broken man only becomes more broken in a world without love and hope.

Now Matthias is in trouble, and he desperately needs help. And he only has one place left to go.

Home to Mama.

Will Matthias be able to reconcile with his mother? Will he find a way out of his trouble -- or will more trouble find him?


Humble Pie is the first part of a 12-part short story collection from C. S. Johnson about family life, family lies, and family pies.

40 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 31, 2022

About the author

C. S. Johnson is the award-winning, genre-hopping author of several novels, including sci-fi and fantasy adventures such as the Starlight Chronicles series, the Once Upon a Princess saga, the Divine Space Pirates trilogy, and more. With a gift for sarcasm and an apologetic heart, she currently lives in Atlanta with her family. Find out more at http://www.csjohnson.me.

Reviews

[Crystal McGough · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark, real and relatable. This is truly a “slice” (excuse the pun) of art. Looking forward to the rest of Life of Pies.

[C.S. Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a new story, and I love them all.

I've been in the South long enough to see the sweetness and the bittersweetness myself, and I believe I'm a better person for it. So this story is for my love for my family, my home, and my country as much as it's for my disgust toward pies (except pumpkin!) 🎃

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a hard time reviewing a book that comes in chapter form because it is a very small part of a story you get to read. This is a good beginning but I don't understand where the story is going so this is all I can say about it. I received a free copy from the author. This is my voluntary opinion.

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow---a short story that leaves you with more questions than ever at the end!! I enjoyed how the author described everything in this story--it makes you want to read more!!

I received this story from the author with no requirement to leave a good review. These thoughts and observations are all my own.

[Tahnia Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matthias is going home for the first time in a dozen years. He is home just long enough for his mama to feed him and give him a check for more than $600.000 when over dessert, she drops to the floor and dies. This entire story is about family drama and ends in a cliffhanger. Highly recommended.