David Hann's stories are wonderful!
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Wow, I love David Hann's short stories!  He writes with wit and humor.  I haven't finished the book yet, but if the only story you read is "Chick Pure Perfect" you will have gotten your money's worth.  It is hilarious!!!!
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I absolutely loved this collection of short stories by John Bowen!  Im certainly no author, but I would imagine its much more difficult than one might think to put out a really good short story  to fully develop the characters, create an engaging storyline, and deliver an ending that knocks your socks off  all in just a handful of pages.  Ive read some incredibly disappointing short stories in my life; some were even by extremely popular, prolific authors.  The good thing is that when a short story is bad, you don't feel like too much of your time was wasted.  But the stories in Cold Sweats and Vignettes are phenomenal!  I wish there had been a dozen stories in this collection instead of just four.

I love stories that surprise the hell out of you at the end  you think you're on a harmless trip through the woods to grandmas house, but then. BAM!....the big, bad wolf jumps out from behind a tree and drags you down the rabbit hole into Narnia.  Yeah, these stories were kind of like that.  Each one was exceptionally well-written and delivered an ending that was entirely unexpected.

John Bowen is very quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.  His first two books  Where the Dead Walk and Vessel  were outstanding.  I cant wait to see what he delivers next!  If you want to pick up this latest collection for free, you can visit the authors Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JohnBowenWrites to request it
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I've only read the first two of the five stories in this book so far. I have loved them! I read the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings and Tolkien instantly became my favorite author. It's really neat to see different, shorter stories that he wrote. If you love Tolkien, you will love this book. There is a really cool introduction to the book that gives some background on each of the stories as well. I found these fascinating. But then again, I'm a big nerd.
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I became a fan of Steven Kerry after reading his trilogy -- My Strange Little Oasis -- (which are three excellent books!!) so I'm pleased that the short stories in Shades of Gay continue with his skillful way of blending humor, tragedy, irony, mystery and a touch of the supernatural!  Each of seven stories offer glimpses into the lives of a variety of characters that immediately draw one into their situations.  The overall arch of the stories present an overview of life in the U.S. from the sixties to recent history, including the start of the Iraq war, from the perspectives of varied personalities.  The author is skilled at storytelling, depicting a scenario clearly, and using the characters to glimpse at various suspenseful realities, some that amuse, some that fascinate, and others that chill and frighten.  These short stories are a superb blend of the influences of the Twilight Zone, Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City, and any number of television situation comedies and dramas with characters who are at once recognizable (I can put names from my networks to many of them!), and others about whom one wants to learn and know more.  I am looking forward to Steven Kerry's new works.
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Halfway through this wonderful book, LOVING the personal stories and thank you David for sharing so much of your childhood and life! Taking a trip through my own memory lane with the references to music and the bands you met through your father, warms my heart and feel like I am journeying with you into the sometimes brutal, always synchronizing past, can't wait to read more, cannot put the book down :)
Hugs and heart's gratitude David, extremely well done !
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Outstanding book!

I very much enjoyed reading every story. This book was a very pleasant departure from the standard stuff we tend to read.  The short stories made me feel like I was back in my home town in the kitchen with my Mom, Dad, and Sister listening to Dad's WW2 war stories and Mom's stories about growing up during the depression with her very large family. I lost my Dad when I was 15 so those stories still come back to me at times.  This book gave me a chance to recall those times and discuss them with my wife.

It is obvious that Janis Cramer is a gifted teacher, writer, and storyteller and I hope she continues adding to her publishing list.
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This is an amazing and delightful collection of stories.  Read this author's work. You won't be disappointed!
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I really enjoyed these three short stories by Tom Winton! His style and talent for spinning interesting, character-driven stories is first-class. I guarantee once you begin reading, you'll not stop until completion. At least that's what happened to me. I highly recommend taking a relaxing break from life and dive into Winton's work. "Thank you, Tom, for an enjoyable read. Keep writin' and smilin'..."

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I have always been a fan of Dave Daniel's work and was delighted to see two of his stories included in the 9-story collection, "Insanity Tales."  The added bonus of this fine collection is that the other four writers--Stacey Longo, Vlad V., Ursula Wong and Dale T. Phillips--are equally talented.  Demons of one kind or another connect these stories, but it is the craftsmanship of each writer that sets the stories apart making their distinctive voices shine in the dark universe each creates.  Bravo!  May there be other collections in the future.
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Can't get enough of David Wiesner's books! Wonderfully creative!
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Becca Fisher has done an excellent job of telling these wonderful stories.
She makes you feel like you are part of the stories.
There are ups and downs, tears, joy, heartache and hope.
I love the faith and devotion to God that the Amish have.
Keep up the wonderful writing Becca!
Looking forward to reading more of your books.
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Simply a great read following on from his 'The Belgariad' 5 book series. Great characters, lots of fun and one of the best 'road' trips. Not just for teenagers though that was where I first got the recommendation to read his stories. I intend to read more of his fantasies and am sorry David (and his wife Leigh who co-wrote much of his stories)is no longer with us to produce more works.
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Loved this book. Ms Hannon never fails to please me.
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Rolf Potts has again delivered a winning book that has a little something for everyone.
His stories are intelligent without being pretentious, inspirational to both armchair travelers and seasoned travelers alike, and you'll be given good chuckles to boot.
The end notes that follow each story appeal to both those who want a peek behind the scenes and also to writers looking for tips on how to hone their craft.
Educational and entertaining--I can't wait for the next one!
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So interesting to see into history.  I love these stories.  The quirky Cleric Detective is humorous and intriguing!  I see the books in my mind like a movie.  The mysteries have me constantly guessing.  I like being surprised.
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Every story is heartwarming and leaves you with a wonderful sense of "divine timing" and how faith pulls one through any circumstance... very encouraging that these stories are all real, leaving you with with a sense of wonder and possibilities!  Very enjoyable and engaging!
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I have not the words to tell anyone how great a westren writer David Lewis is.  I have all seven titles in this series and the only thing wrong is there are only seven books!  I truly hope to see many more adventures of young Ruben and his sidekicks!