The Best of CafeLit 3

 

 

Each story in this little volume is the right length and quality for enjoying as you sip the assigned drink in your favourite Creative Café. You need never feel alone again in a café. So what's the mood today? Espresso? Earl Grey tea? Hot chocolate with marshmallows? You'll find most drinks in our drinks index.

 

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I gave this book five stars because of the diversity of the stories within, some very short but none the less enjoyable. It covers a wide variety of human emotion, humour, sadness, anger, happiness. Its all in this delightful book just waiting for you to delve in. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes well written tale.

There is something in this book to suit every taste and mood. The stories range from 100 word pieces to the more usual 1500 - 2000 words magazine type short story. Each story has a drink assigned to it to reflect the flavour of the tale itself. There are stories that made me laugh and some wonderful twist endings, especially in the very short tales. Prayers by Roger Noons has a twist at the end which turns the mood of the whole story, made me shudder and he manages this in the last six words, a great achievement. This is a great book for dipping into and is the perfect size to slip into bags etc for the daily bus or train commute. I can't see how anything in this book could've been left out and highly recommend this. 

  

Soaring by Nicole Fitton

 

Small chunks of life, perfectly wrapped and waiting for you to open! Stories told in 70 -1000 words.

Award-winning and short-listed pieces of prose sit alongside newer thoughtfully crafted short glimpses of human nature and 21st century life. You are invited to pause for a moment and reflect on the writer’s suggestions. They are sure to uplift and inspire you.

Soaring is one of our Little Square Books, all collections of flash fiction. Nicole Fitton really does offer us bite-sized chunks of life here.

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This is a gorgeous collection of poignant and touching short stories and flash fiction. The author's imagination soars, almost like the title of the book, transporting the reader to places of enchantment, both dark and light.

The Big Book of Prompts

 

There are three prompts a day for the whole of 2023. Some are short and pithy, others are inspired by obscure days e.g. 8 January Bubble Bath Day, and some go into more detail on an aspect of writing craft. There are series that go over a number of days. A few prompts are about works in progress and several give you the choice of working with a text you have already created, creating something new or even editing a completed piece of work. But every prompt gives you the opportunity to write something as well.

These prompts were put together by writers published by the Bridge House, CaféLit and Chapeltown imprints, and their friends.

Happy writing!

 

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Gill James is a great asset to all writers, especially those who hope to publish their short stories and possibly earn money. If you've heard of Bridge House Publishing or Café Lit, you will know this powerhouse of encouragement.

There are several prompts for each day of the year. So ... I am going to complete 366 pieces of writing, mainly fiction flashes, because I am a slow writer. Only I shall start today, 16th March 2023. Who will join me?  

Here are some ideas of how to use this with you awrtiting group 

Face to Face with the Führer

 

Käthe wants to be a scientist. She sees herself as more than a housewife and a mother. And she is in her own eyes definitely not Jewish.

Life in Nazi Germany sees it another way however. She has to give up a promising career and her national identity. She has to leave the home she has built up for her husband and daughter. But she is not afraid of challenges. She enlists the help of a respected professor to help her fulfil her ambition, she learns how to use a gun and how to drive a car. But what will she do when she finds herself fact to face with the Führer or, indeed, with the challenges of modern life?

Face to Face with the Führer is the fourth novel in Gill James’ Schellberg cycle.

 

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Santa's Supersonic Sleigh

 

Ride along with Santa and Rudolph, as they adapt their sleigh with gadgets to take them around the world. Learn about some of the countries on the way.

This beautifully illustrated book is full of fun and humour, when Santa tries to deliver all the presents on time.

A percentage of the royalties from Santa's Supersonic Sleigh will be donated to Whizz-Kidz - the UK's leading charity for young wheelchair users.

 

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A brilliant children’s book for Christmas. It tells the magical story of Father Christmas and Rudolph as they visit several different countries on Christmas Eve to deliver presents. On their journey the book has lovely illustrations of their journey using different modes of transport. It is a fun Christmas story! 

My grandchildren love it!Take an exciting trip around the globe with Rudolph and Santa. There are gadgets galore in this beautiful, highly humorous book. A warm-hearted story for all ages. Truly supersonic. I loved it!

Santa’s Supersonic Sleigh takes children on a magical Christmas Eve journey around the world. As well as being funny it is also educational with information about some of the countries visited by Santa and Rudolph on their action-packed journey. I loved the superb colourful illustrations which help take younger children through the story. 

A Cue for Murder by Janet Howson

 

Can the drama in these episodes match the real drama of 21st century life? There is a murder mystery and can we find a cue?

These interlocking episodes, which form the second series based around the activities of an amateur dramatic group, first appeared on CaféLit, the e-zine to read with your afternoon cuppa.

 

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