Tag: Short Stories
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“Over My Dead Body” – October News and Views For the Young At Heart Short Story
Preston, Jared, Reggie, and Dale thought they’d be the first to successfully pull a prank on their math teacher, Mr. Washington. But when Mr. Washington catches them in the act, he runs down his front porch, takes a terrible tumble upon his front walk, and doesn’t get up. The boys soon discover their Halloween prank won’t be unraveling as planned. To find out…
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Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman – A Book Review
In this short story collection, Neil Gaiman compiles various fast-paced stories (and a few poems) from over the decades. Some of them are very good; others didn’t really work. But that’s the beauty of a short story collection-if you don’t like one story, there’s a new one just a few pages ahead. By and large,…
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Economy Got You Down? Need Some Affordable Entertainment?
If you’re like me, you’re currently looking for all kinds of ways to save money. I just wanted to remind everyone that this month my two short story collections and novel are each on sale for only $10.00 with FREE shipping if within the USA. My novel, Souls Triumphant, regularly $15.95, is a story about…
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Thanks To Toni Tucker And Milner Library
Yesterday I took part in a panel discussion on publishing at Milner Library. The other authors were Patti Lacy and Adam Decker, and, judging from all the notes I saw the audience taking, the three of us offered some diverse and informative ideas and experiences about the world of print. I know I learned a…
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Use PAYPAL To Buy My Books
You can now use PAYPAL to buy any of my books. The link will redirect you to each book’s MySpace page where you can click a “BUY NOW” button which will take you to PAYPAL. I sign all books purchased through PAYPAL and offer free shipping within the United States. Souls Triumphant Click HERE to use…
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Come See Me This Tuesday At Milner Library
Don’t forget that I’ll be part of a panel discussion on publishing this coming Tuesday at Milner library from 2:00-3:00 p.m. After the discussion I’ll have a book signing where EACH of my books will be on sale for only $10.00! Hope to see you there! September 23rd, 2008 2:00-3:00 p.m. “A Conversation With Newly Published…
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“Faces Unknown” – My September News and Views Short Story
Lois loves company, and it’s a good thing, because she’s always got a room full of visitors! But when Angelica Black enters the party, Lois is disturbed that she can’t put her finger on how she knows the woman, especially because Angelica doesn’t seem to recognize anyone surrounding her. But just who is this Angelica Black, why has she come to…
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Free Bookmarks!
Hi Fellow Book Lovers, Click on the PDF document to get five free bookmarks! Be sure to use a color printer and heavy cardstock so they can take the wear and tear of all the reading you do! The Works of Scott William Foley Bookmarks Enjoy, and feel free to leave a few around your…
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homerville by Ken Bradbury – A Book Review
Ever since I was a wee little boy, I’ve been listening to the good people associated with Triopia School District go on and on about a man they seem to consider a demigod. This man writes speeches performed by high school students all over the nation; he writes and directs the high school musicals yearly,…
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In the Garden of the North American Martyrs by Tobias Wolff – A Book Review
This short story collection from Tobias Wolff is truly just that. Each story gives you enough of the bare essentials to keep you informed and invested, but they never cross the line into anything remotely superfluous. Each story feels very much like you’ve entered right into the middle of things and you are there for…