Everyday Folks: Short Stories on the Common People

by Billy P. Jones

Who are we? We are hardworking and focused. We are winners or defeaters. We fall in and out of love. Some of us own nice cars while others take the bus. We are immensely rich or exceedingly broke. We're not in tabloids or on covers of magazines. "We're common, Everyday Folks."Everyday Short Stories on the Common People takes a glimpse into the lives of people whose life stories would probably go unnoticed. The short stories warm our hearts or challenge our nerves. They chronicle the realities and complexities that many of us face on a day-to-day basis. Set in Miami, Florida, Everyday Folks gives the rest of the world a chance to see beneath the fleshy surface of people who build their lives around love, pain, and the inevitable.This book is dedicated to you not to many but a small few for the things you do in lieu of what you do For it is derived from the essence of you.It captures the heart with episodes that only the common people will understand.

116 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

I enjoy writing short story fiction and poetry. When I am not writing, I enjoy meeting people and learning about their incredible experiences.

​I am also the creator of Everyday Folks Radio, a weekly, live podcast network. Currently, EF Radio features three shows: BJ Speaks, Journey into Passion, and Keeping Up with K-Pop. From weekly interviews with authors or everyday, extraordinary people, to exploring your passion, to the latest in K-Pop music... EF provides programming that represents a myriad of viewpoints.

In addition to the release of Everyday Folks: Volume 2, I am working on a poetry book that chronicles the various historic sites of South Florida. This will be my first poetry book.

​Be inspired everyday to do the things that you enjoy. I enjoy teaching and writing. As long as I have zest for life, I will continue to be creative. Thank you for your continued support!

Reviews

[Modern_author · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyday Folks is a remarkable compilation of short stories of everyday people. The author gives vivid captions of things that happen to us on a daily basis and that we many times keep to ourselves. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in reliving experiences that touch our lives. Each story takes you to a situation in someone’s life that leaves you thinking and amazed of the outcome. The writing style is original and invites the reader to immerse themselves into the stories. The author did an outstanding job and I hope to read more of his books in the near future.

[Lashandaw · Rating 3 out of 5]

To my brotha BJ (Dr. Billy P. Jones), I am proud that you have pursued your writing career. I too hope one day I will follow suite...

[La-Shanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

To my brotha BJ (Dr. Billy P. Jones), I am proud that you have pursued your writing career. I too hope one day I will follow suite...