Shorts

       Between novels, I really enjoy writing short stories filled with suspense, humor and good old fashion romance with happy endings.

        Smashwords.com. allows me the opportunity to offer my "Shorts" for sale in ten different Ebook reading formats: HTML, Java, PDF, Kindle, Epub, RTF, LRF, PDB (Palm Reader format), Plain Text download, and Plain Text view. These cover just about all the readers currently available. There is more info on each ordering page, as well as samples in some of the formats.

       Recently, Wattpad made me an offer I couldn't refuse: to allow you to read several of my new stories online, absolutely free!

       Below, you'll find covers and brief descriptions of my Smashword stories, and a list of my Wattpad stories. Of course, ordering/ reading links are included!

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BOULD* Awards 2020 Short Story Anthology (*Bizarre, Outrageous, Unfettered, Limitless, Daring): This is a fun publication, and I was lucky enough to have three of my my stories included this year: “No Matter”, which won third place; "Mama's Boy -- The Tale of Edward and Sophia," and “Honor Amongst the Rigid Loyals 2."

About the anthology:

"Are you an adventurous, daring reader? Like to explore new frontiers? If so, this one's for you.

"In this third edition, you'll find 53 of the weirdest, most outrageous, wackiest, scariest, puzzlingest (is that really a word?) short stories submitted for this anthology in 2020. (There were 21 in the 2018 edition, 40 in 2019, all selected by a panel of independent judges.)

"You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be shocked, scared, and maybe even perflutzed by some of the stories you'll find inside, in many different genres and styles. But with nearly every story, we know you'll be surprised.

"We expect the 2021 edition to be BOULDer (no relation to the city in Colorado), and that'll raise the bar even higher for the 2022 edition. We might wind up changing “Limitless” to “Loopy” if writers can really let their inhibitions go and let their haywire creativity.

"But now it's time for you to quit reading these promo bits, brace yourself and dig in. Have fun!"

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As a sample -- here's a link to “No Matter,” the 3rd place winner in the Bould Award Anthology. It’s not your usual mystery or romance. Meant to fall into the category of Bizarre, Outrageous, Unfettered, Limitless, Daring….

Read "No Matter" for free (pdf)

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BOULD* Awards 2019 Short Story Anthology (*Bizarre, Outrageous, Unfettered, Limitless, Daring): This is a fun publication, and I was lucky enough to have two of my my stories included: “Oh, Henry” and “Honor Amongst the Rigid." (Just click on the titles or scroll down for details on those!)

About the anthology:

"Are you an adventurous, daring reader? Like to explore new frontiers? If so, this one's for you.

: In this second annual edition, you'll find nearly 40 of the weirdest, most outrageous, wackiest, scariest, puzzlingest (is that really a word?) short stories submitted for this anthology in 2019. That's nearly twice the number of stories in the 2018 edition, our first.

" You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be shocked, scared, and maybe even perflutzed by some of the stories you'll find inside, in many different genres and styles. But with nearly every story, we know you'll be surprised.

"These stories have all been anonymously selected by a panel of independent judges. . . . But now it's time for you to quit reading these promo bits, brace yourself and dig in. Have fun!"

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Available Through Smashwords:

Honor Amongst the Rigid, approx. 3160 words. From their celestial place, Cornic, the ruler of the Other domain, and his devoted wife Beguile, share love, honor and duty. Unlike many in their homeland, they are devoted to one another and believe in eternal love. Life's force has brought them together to care for each other, bear children and foster others. But Cornic is nearing the latter stage of strength and vitality and demands Beguile have more children to insure proper care in longevity. Will Honor and Duty prevail, if she mates with another? This is a tale of love in an unearthly place. The mysteries of their universe unveiled, rules and regulations written by the Masters. Will loyalty prevail?

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Chocolate and Vanilla, approx. 7472 words. April's constant companion is her dog Tobler. Who would ever think the large brown lab would fall in love with a wisp of a dog like Cotton? The two are as opposite as their owners. The odd couples can't help but run into each other and before long, chocolate and vanilla becomes the best mix in town.

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Temporarily Detained, approx. 2737 words. What if you invented a device that could stop an individual in his tracks? Detained a convicted criminal or save a patient with Alzheimers from wandering away from home? What would you do if the wrong people got there hands on it? Kidnapped...and no where to go. Will the device save you or destroy the U.S.? (NOTE: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under.)

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Oh Henry, approx. 5136 words. Independence didn't come easy for twenty-two year old Henry Weinstein. But now that's he got a job at Metropolitan Hospital in Detroit, he comes and goes as he pleases. As a night shift orderly, he can entertain himself while he does his chores. He loves music and his favorite singer, Sweet Lady Jesus sings to him all night long. And he's a collector...well let's not talk about his latest treasures. What can be wrong with a guy who does his job and never complains. Oh Henry, we'd like to know!

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Oh Henry and my novel Fatal Mistake were featured at the 2015 Bouchercon World Mystery Convention! (For more information on the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention, please see: http://www.bouchercon.info/)

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Dear Hunting, approx. 3684 words. Love and marriage...Not always made in heaven. Grace and Ted are working out their differences one snowy night in Northern Michigan. It's legal to hunt for deer and fill plates with the rich, warm meat until spring returns. Will Ted be the first hunter out before the sun breaks over the horizen? Or will the deep snow cause Ted to crawl back in bed and hope his wife takes a few more shifts at the diner to pay for his next case of beer? Grace has her mind set on resolving their problems... hunting season has just begun and this season she's not going to worry about meat on the table. (NOTE: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under.)

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Bone Music, approx. 4904 words. A walk in the park isn't what it used to be. A madman murderer has a knack for butchering his victims and leaving the parts in plastic boxes for strollers to find. During a hot, steamy summer, Mike and Dan have to stop this killer before the city is shut down. But it's the wit and gile of a clever reporter and her mom who find music is at the heart of the matter. (NOTE: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under.)

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Three Strikes...Out, approx. 8300 words. Danny Parker has been accused of murdering his beloved wife. Theresa Brown, who works at the Cooney Bar and Grill with Danny and his wife, has been called as a material witness for the defense. Of course, she'll tell the truth. Danny was devoted to Sara. But will her testimony set Danny free? She knows who killed his wife and justice must be served. (NOTE: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under.)

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Available To Read Online at Wattpad:

• New (7/16/18): Unsolved Mystery:  Good and evil. The story of one man's quest to undo nefarious deeds. Or is it blatant murder. The tale unravels about the death of a congressman. Who dunn it?   Read for free on Wattpad

• Oh Henry:  See above for description.   Read for free on Wattpad

• Bone Music:  See above for description.   Read for free on Wattpad

• Today At the Amusement Park:  Being a parent isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Just ask two parents whose only son has run off to join a carnival.   Read for free on Wattpad

• A Day in the Life:  An accident can change a life. It's what you do thereafter that counts.   Read for free on Wattpad

• An Unexpected Union:  Grubbing for potatoes isn't for the faint of heart. It's hard on your knees and back, and a smart gal figures out how to get the most out of a decent piece of property. A little help and good luck will turn those potatoes into a pot of gold if you don't get caught.   Read for free on Wattpad

• A Strange Request at a Piano Bar:  Alone, hungry. I had little interest in a conversation. But then harsh reality hit me in the face. Nothing is as it seems to be.   Read for free on Wattpad

• Drama In and Out of the Lab:  A chance meeting? Or is it predestined? Or is it something more international? Two distinct individuals, dressed for a day at the Field Museum. A trench coat and red stilettos.   Read for free on Wattpad

• Chasing the Enemy:  Brothers--opposite poles. It there a reason why two brothers, souls intertwining have different goals?   Read for free on Wattpad

• Business as UNusual:  It isn't everyday a woman gets to walk the streets of New York. But when she does, she should be prepared for the unexpected. A busy city. A safe city?   Read for free on Wattpad

• The Year is 2563:  Space Station life had its limitations but times have changed. Now it's just a flick of the wrist and the future is yours.   Read for free on Wattpad

• Friends on the Town:  Christie and Jared met on their first day of college. Years later, Christie has plans for change. Will the truth come between good friends?   Read for free on Wattpad

• A Lunch Date Gone Wrong:  It's not every day Louanne gets asked to a fancy restaurant for a Lunch Date. On this day, she gets more than she bargained for. and walks away a little wiser.   Read for free on Wattpad

• Fatal Mistake  (Serialized novel): Jake Anderson is bored with his job as the Sheriff of a small southern Pennsylvania county. He left an exciting career as a vice-detective in Detroit to live the simple life and keep his wife safe. When the first murder in the history of the county occurs, it ignites Jake's passion to use his detective skills again. He doesn't care so much about the demise of rogue Sam Nichols. It's about proving Jake's self worth. The next day, another murder and Jake is brought to his knees. If the two murders are related, then his marriage has been a sham.   Read for free on Wattpad

• Sisters and Cousins:  It's all in the genes or is it the jeans. When it comes to sisters, they are what they are. And it doesn't take much for one or the other to know what makes a sister a sister. Or does it?   Read for free on Wattpad

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