new release: memphis mosaics
CELEBRATE MEMPHIS LANDMARKS AND THE CREATIVE FICTION that brings them alive. This NEW RELEASE is a collection of tales drawing upon the robust history and culture of the Bluff City and creative imaginations of gifted Memphis area writers. I know you will enjoy 20 special short stories and my THE BULLET IN MY POCKET that takes place beneath the Harahan Bridge.
FORTUNE$
WHAT WOULD YOU DO with sudden wealth? How many ways could you come upon incredible riches; a buried treasure, an unexpected inheritance, or maybe even something you found in a shed behind your house? And what would you do if you suddenly came upon millions? FORTUNE$ is a collection of short stories with a dozen experiences and incredible outcomes. I am so proud my short story, UNEXPECTED FORTUNE, made it into this anthology.
STORIES FROM THE ATTIC
WHAT MEMORIES AND MYSTERIES LIVE IN YOUR ATTIC? Maybe after perusing 21 real-life experiences, you will be prepared to climb those attic stairs to fully immerse yourself into your lost but never forgotten memories/mysteries . This anthology will be your friend on a stormy night, when you are ready to look back in time. You may even find an unexpected friend like me in my WHISTLES IN THE ATTIC.
leaves of wisdom
AGE-OLD TRUTHS ARE RELEVANT TODAY. This anthology of 16 modern-world experiences bring ancient PROVERBS of the BIBLE to life today. Tales, insights, characters, and events in this book shed profound light onto the practical and spiritual guides navigating the generations. I am pleased to have my leaf of wisdom, THE MUSIC BANDIT, included with these powerful stories from great writers who clearly demonstrate they are in touch with the worlds of today and yesterday.
Dinner with destiny
IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE, who would it be? What would you ask? This anthology shares 21 dinners with the most fascinating people. From Caesar, Winston Churchill, Walt Disney, Adolf Hitler, and Martin Luther King to Will Rogers, King David and Henry Thoreau. I chose Jules Verne, the father of science fiction, and what a fascinating night. Enjoy this collection of shorts and dare to imagine who you would choose and what would you want to know from their lips?
tales from the bucket list
ARE YOU WORKING OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST? This fascinating collection of true tales from people checking boxes is eye opening. Maybe you need some ideas for your list. Or maybe you need to get a swift kick in the seat of your pants to get going. NEED TO KNOW is one tale I decided to share after much thought. I went on a Bigfoot Expedition with scientists, researchers, and Choctaw tribal leaders in the boonies of Oklahoma. What I saw added another line to my bucket list. It was real and I want to see it again. You will find these short tales by published authors to be spellbinding.
journeys
WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE JOURNEY IN LIFE? It can be from one place to another physically, mentally, or emotionally. In this anthology I share a peek into an amazing character who lived in my first novel. This man of age and wisdom, on a cold night with a gentle snow, is talking to a beautiful girl. She reminds him of another day and time and his only love in life. His words are spellbinding and enduring. BORN TO FAIL is possibly the one most telling glimpse into the author, revealing the foundation of his being and the reason behind all he does.
what if...?
"WHAT IF" ARE THE TWO WORDS THAT LAUNCH EVERYTHING NEW! When you think about it, if that question is not the first thing there would never be anything new! Those two words open doors to new ways, new ideas, new solutions, and more. My short story is "WHAT IF AN M.E. AND FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR HANDLED THE JFK ASSASSINATION". As a former Forensic Investigator in Dallas, Texas ten years after that fateful day, I can assure you we would have gotten it right. There would be no questions about what happened today. My short is just one fascinating story in this very enlightening anthology created by great thinkers and writers.
what WRITERS EAT
EVERY RECIPE HAS A STORY. 17 writers got together to share their best and most coveted family recipe. What is so special is they also shared the memorable stories behind them. This anthology is not only fun to read, but you also get 17 incredible family recipes to boot! From Pop's Famous Thanksgiving Dressing to Brother Will's Duck Soup you will be the toast of the town at the next family gathering when you unveil a new secret recipe.
THREE SIMPLE WORDS
ARE YOU A WRITER BUT DO NOT KNOW IT? 20 accomplished writers were given three random words (sundown, midnight, willow) and told to go create a story, 2,000 words. I wrote NOT FROM AROUND HERE. Where did the story come from? Who wrote it inside my head? I was there. Honestly, I have no idea how it works; I hold on and write! Creation is a generous gift we each possess. How and when we use it is up to each of us. I encourage you to read this anthology, have fun with it, and then have someone give you three random words. Think and then write 2000 words. I promise you will be surprised.