Perpetual (Pro)motion discussion

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As the Sun Goes Down


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Come take a peek into the lives of some of the characters who live in my imagination.

The stories:
Polly Polo - an elderly car breaks down in bad weather and a phone call to the breakdown service is needed.
Emily’s Hat - Emily’s husband is promoted and she must prepare for the company executives’ day out at Ascot.
Simile and Metaphor - a teacher is lacking inspiration for a class assignment until she overhears a conversation in a shoe shop.
Jackie’s Bike - an adventure goes terribly wrong when Jane ‘borrows’ Jackie’s brand new bike.
Out the Other Side - Sophie persuades her husband that they should move to Devon, but their son throws a spanner in the works.
Something About Suzy - an abused Saluki escapes her fate as a brood bitch and discovers what it means to have a home and family.
Time Out - a teenager volunteers to help the disabled and learns some important life lessons.
Spirit Passing - it’s time for Mandy to say goodbye to her terminally ill grandmother.

Similar Differences


We’re all similar, and we’re all different. As they say, we are all unique, just like everyone else. Our base personalities are moulded and refined by our circumstances and the people we meet. Of prime importance are the relationships we form with our parents, our life partners, and our children. In this collection you will meet people assessing their lives and those relationships, making decisions that will affect their own lives and everyone they are close to.

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Title: 'The Snow Deer and Other Stories"
Genre: Short stories/literary fiction/non-fiction


"This collection includes both fiction and non-fiction short stories, including the top-rated story "One Wet Dog". The settings span the American landscape, from the western deserts to east-coast barrier islands. In these pages, dogs rescue their rescuers, mothers rescue their kids' pets, RVs with missing drivers careen down canyons, mysterious fires threaten an old military base, and an ambulance driver finds meaning in the death of a deer. A must for fans of literary shorts."

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Title: Shopping
Genre: short story - a wee bit erotic - humor
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

A look into the life of a lonely housewife with a humorous twist. I'm sorry but I'm irreverent even in the genre of semi - erotica. I guarantee that cauliflower will never be viewed the same.

One thing you may not realise is that if it's not on the GR list I can't add it to the Group Bookshelf. Let me know, Mark, if you change the link to a GR one.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Hope this is correct.
To get free copy must go to Smashwords.

That works just fine, Mark, thanks - it's now on the Bookshelf :)

I read Christmas with the Kalli and enjoyed it. My only comment is perhaps the description of the noise outside could have included a more distinct reference to dear old saint nick. Tinkling of bells perhaps. Might give the reader a more meaningful reveal.

Flash fiction is fine, Elizabeth. Depending on the mood and the inspiration I find flash fiction can be incredibly easy to write or incredibly difficult; a bit like Marmite, no middle ground.

I refuse to buy the small jars.

When I had written this, I was afraid to get too close to the St Nick that we are familiar with, thinking it might be too silly?

But isn't the whole idea to flip the image of the "twas the night before" Santa on its ear?
Ideally the reader should be able to go back in the story and say "I should have seen it coming."
But they didn't.
To me that is when the author has obtained mastery of the story.

I should also add that I try but seldom obtain the objective. Let me also commend you for your economy of language.

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Title: Fractured
Genre: Short story/thriller
Fractured

Sometimes it takes more than courage to stand up for what you believe in

Courier rider Cara decides to help anti-fracking protestor Jonie, who is passionate about causes but finds herself caught up in a much bigger operation than she can tackle alone. Cara, resentful, self-absorbed and indifferent to almost anyone but herself, is at first, reluctant. As they sabotage fracking equipment, wrestle a former cop and are chased through the countryside, Cara learns to put someone else's needs first. And Jonie finds out that sometimes even the strongest individuals need to ask for help