Three of our Christmas Anthologies £15.00

 

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As ever, the interpretation has been varied: the Island of Mull, thinking about things, often quite deeply, the odd mulled drink and even something used in making a book - how appropriate again. You will find a variety of styles here and an intriguing mix of voices. There is humour and pathos, some hard-hitting tales and some feel-good accounts. All to be mulled over.

 

 

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Many of the stories in this collection take place at or near Christmas time. There are stories of new births, of rebirths, of new beginnings, and there are a couple that deal with the joys and sorrows of the annual Nativity Play.

 

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Some fantastic writing was offered and the most of it was potentially publishable. We chose the pieces in this collection because they told a good story, had a strong voice and were imaginative in their interpretation of the theme.  

 

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Food Assembly Instructions

 

OK, you've now got a kitchen - but what can you do with it? You could prepare endless rounds of beans on toast. Or you could try something equally easy but far more interesting. This little book will try and help steer you towards the latter.

Ideal for young people living away from home for the first time. Oddly, that's how it all began.  

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Easy to follow basic recipes (e.g. pancakes, kedgeree) and some great special occasion stuff too (e.g. pears with stilton). I was pleased to see that there are a lot of recipes for veggies like me plus plenty of non-vegetarian recipes for my boyfriend.

I know I will get a lot of use out of this book.  

 

ISBN: 9780955791000

Making Changes

 

The original concept for ‘Making Changes’ was of an Advent Calendar of stories – one for each day from the 1st of December to the 24th. However, whilst these stories do suit perfectly that delicious time of the year when we can shut out the dark nights and curl up by a fire with a good book, they are relevant for any time of the year. They celebrate life and all that is precious about it.

 

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Glad to see the short story collections are out there. Lots of excellent stories, one for every mood you might be in. New talented authors with great style and most importantly - they write stories for the reader to enjoy not to impress with literary prowess. Recommended! 

 

I really enjoyed the short stories in "Making Changes." I find it hard to find the time to read a novel as all too often I get started and then stop, and then lose interest. So I decided to give this anthology a try.

The stories here are quite intriguing, and some are really thought-provoking. Most of them are uplifting in some way, which feel just right for this time of year, but there are darker tales if that's your thing. The book would be a good read for teenagers as well as adults. Recommended.   

 

This is a book which is perfect for all short story lovers. Great entertainment with a variety of styles and themes. A perfect present for those readers who like to be entertained as opposed to being shocked. It's good to see a collection of stories by up and coming new authors - excellent entertainment all round.  

 

Contributors 

A.J. Humphrey, Annie Bates, Debz Hobbs-Wyatt, Gill James, Ian Charles Douglas, Jean Lyon, Jenny Robertson, Joyce Hicks, Linda Lewis, Michael O’Connor, Noreen Wainwright, Nurgish Watkins, Oscar Peebles, Phillip Dean Thomas, Rebecca Holmes, Rosemary A. Bach-Holzer, Rosemary Gemmell, Sally Angell, Sarah R. Harris, Wendy Busby, Yvonne Eve Walus.  

ISBN: 9780955791055  

In the Shadow of the Red Queen

 

 

We hope you will enjoy this collection of short stories.They have been selected because we hoped that each one of them would either make you laugh or cry or at least muse a little about the glorious game that is life. One of our authors introduced the Red Queen and it became apparent that she is a little like Jung’s goddess. If we use our imagination a little we can plot her trajectory in most of our stories. Hence our title. She can be bitterly cruel but also has a wicked sense of humour. Yet she has a sense of fair play and knows all about unconditional love. 

 

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Contributors: 

Teresa Ashby, Annie Bates, Paul A. Freeman, Anne Goodwin, Lynne Hackles, Debz Hobbs-Wyatt, Rebecca Holmes, Linda Lewis, Susanne Martin, Michael O’Connor, Julie Swan, Phil Dean Thomas,Nesta Tuomey, Nurgish Watkins, Rachel C Zaino. 

 

ISBN: 9780955791062 

 

 

A Suitcase Full of Stories

 

In this suitcase full of fun there is a story for every day of your two week holiday, including the day you set off and the day you come home. There are mysteries, everyday stories, stories about people from other planets, adventure stories and much, much more.
Maybe you too would like to go to a land filled with dragons behind a strange mirror, or perhaps you would like a pair of spectacles that make everything seem bigger. On the other hand, you might see colours and hear sounds that other people aren’t aware of.

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Contributors: 

Alan James Brown, Pauline Burgess, Victoria Connelly, Ruth Eastham-Paoli, Rosemary Gemmell, Lynne Hackles, Gill James, Jane Kelly, Leona Matuszczak, Clarissa Pattern, Christina Raven, Clare Reddaway, Philippa Roberts, Lisa Joy Smith, Jeannette Towey.

ISBN: 9780955791079 

Disasters and Miracles

 

A book of bible stories retold in the modern idiom make an interesting read whether for adults or children. Many of the well known episodes from both Old and New Testament are included in this little book of stories. Noah gathers all the animals into the Ark two by two and the tortoise and a caterpiller are helped by a kangaroo. A child looks on while Judas betrays Christ. Salome dances for King Herod's drunken guests. St Paul returns to face trial and helps a centurion stay strong to survive a storm. Moses is discovered in the bullrushes and saved from certain death.

 

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The stories are told in simple terms and I found myself in tears over some of them. They are a good reminder for adults of the wit and wisdom contained in the Bible.   

 

Contributors:

Sally Angell, Anne Brooke, Dawn Bush, Elise Harter, Debz Hobbs-Wyatt, Rebecca Holmes, Gill James, Jenny Robertson, Nicolette Rushmere, Sonia Smith.  

ISBN: 9780955791048

Alternative Renditions

 

Have you ever wondered why the Emperor was daft enough to go out in the nude? Or exactly why the ugly sisters were so mean to Cinderella? Or how a stepmother could be so cruel to her husband’s children? Or maybe you’ve wondered how a modern day Rapunzel, Snow White or Goldilocks might turn out? Have you ever thought how onlookers may have seen it all? Maybe the nosey neighbour who really only meant well? And what was she like, the Little Mermaid’s doting grandmother who only wanted the best for her dear granddaughter?
Aren’t these stories universal anyway, and doesn’t every culture have their own version of them? We hope you will find the answers to all of these questions in this collection of well-crafted stories.

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Contributors:  

Amanda Addison, Annie Bates, Dawn Bush, Sarah England, Kathleen Howarth, Liz Kneil, Linda Lewis, Lisa Joy Smith, Lynley Stace, Allison Symes, Lois Tuffield, Kathryn Wood.  

ISBN: 9780955791031