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Short Stories and New Year's Resolutions
I hope you've all recovered from the effects of Christmas but, Oh Dear, the new year is upon us.
That time when we draw up lists of resolutions we know will be forgotten by the end of January.
I'm ashamed to think how many times in the past I've resolved to get fit and lose weight - I am sure you can guess just how well that's turned out!
This coming year I have only one resolution, to find a moment of joy and enjoyment in every day.
My outlook is based on the fact that over the past few weeks I've had to help care for my 88 year-old Father. Every day I've watched him wither and disintegrate before my eyes to the point where can do nothing for himself.
My dad always postponed his happiness and enjoyment. He set high standards and pushed himself. Daily life and responsibilities got in the way and he just never got around to doing the things he looked forward to, his whole life.
Now it's too late.
So my new year's resolution is simple -- enjoy the present!
And one of my great is reading and writing short stories. A good short story is like popping an exquisite Swiss chocolate into your mouth. It is a moment of decadent pleasure and sensory overload.
So too the short story. It's quick and bite-sized, can be consumed in a few stolen minutes and often leaves the reader with more questions than answers. That is its beauty.
I plan to publish a short story every week in the coming year. Each will be issued under the covering title: "Coffee Break Tales" and will be ideal to read on mobile phones or tablets.
The first two stories in the series are published and available for download.
"POCUB" Air is about the frustrations of dealing with officialdom. Sometimes you feel as though you've been sucked into the Twilight Zone and the frustration makes your brain want to explode!
You can download it for FREE at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
"Changing His Wife".
If you like Roald Dahl you'll love this short story with a vicious twist. He could no longer stand her endless nagging! It drove him mad. Sucked the life out of him. And it stole his dreams. So, when he was offered a way to change his wife, he took it - with unexpected consequences!
Read a sample or download it at: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
"Coffee Break Tales" are quick, complete short stories for when you have a spare moment. Brilliant reading when taking a break for a cup of coffee or a cigarette.
These stories are ideal for mobile phones or tablets!
I wish you all a wonderful 2014. I trust it will be filled with great books and immense moments of enjoyment.
POCUB Air Changing His Wife
That time when we draw up lists of resolutions we know will be forgotten by the end of January.
I'm ashamed to think how many times in the past I've resolved to get fit and lose weight - I am sure you can guess just how well that's turned out!
This coming year I have only one resolution, to find a moment of joy and enjoyment in every day.
My outlook is based on the fact that over the past few weeks I've had to help care for my 88 year-old Father. Every day I've watched him wither and disintegrate before my eyes to the point where can do nothing for himself.
My dad always postponed his happiness and enjoyment. He set high standards and pushed himself. Daily life and responsibilities got in the way and he just never got around to doing the things he looked forward to, his whole life.
Now it's too late.
So my new year's resolution is simple -- enjoy the present!
And one of my great is reading and writing short stories. A good short story is like popping an exquisite Swiss chocolate into your mouth. It is a moment of decadent pleasure and sensory overload.
So too the short story. It's quick and bite-sized, can be consumed in a few stolen minutes and often leaves the reader with more questions than answers. That is its beauty.
I plan to publish a short story every week in the coming year. Each will be issued under the covering title: "Coffee Break Tales" and will be ideal to read on mobile phones or tablets.
The first two stories in the series are published and available for download.
"POCUB" Air is about the frustrations of dealing with officialdom. Sometimes you feel as though you've been sucked into the Twilight Zone and the frustration makes your brain want to explode!
You can download it for FREE at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
"Changing His Wife".
If you like Roald Dahl you'll love this short story with a vicious twist. He could no longer stand her endless nagging! It drove him mad. Sucked the life out of him. And it stole his dreams. So, when he was offered a way to change his wife, he took it - with unexpected consequences!
Read a sample or download it at: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
"Coffee Break Tales" are quick, complete short stories for when you have a spare moment. Brilliant reading when taking a break for a cup of coffee or a cigarette.
These stories are ideal for mobile phones or tablets!
I wish you all a wonderful 2014. I trust it will be filled with great books and immense moments of enjoyment.
POCUB Air Changing His Wife
