Tag: short story
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“Cupid’s Conundrum” – My February News and Views Short Story
Cupid’s got a bit of a problem. He now appears old and decrepit, and he’s lost his will to pair up lovers. In fact, on St. Valentine’s Day, he’s content to merely mope on a park bench, sulking. What has brought Cupid to this lowly state, and is there any way Bernie and Patti can…
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The Party’s Over: A New Year’s Story – January News and Views Short Story
Simon and Leigh are the “it” couple – or so they believe. After years of crashing New Year’s parties, they finally get the surprise of their lives! To find out what it is, read “The Party’s Over: A New Year’s Story” in this month’s issue of News and Views for the Young at Heart. “The Party’s…
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“Cold Turkey” – My November News and Views Short Story
Utterly unapologetic, Eddie stands fuming outside in the bitter cold while his son, wife, and in-laws sit silently at the dinner table, surrounding a cold turkey. But how did such woeful events come to pass on Thanksgiving Day? To discover that answer, read “Cold Turkey,” my November short story found in both the Peoria and…
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Win a Free Book!
Enter to win a free copy of my short story collection, The Imagination’s Provocation: Volume II! This collection has stories such as fantasy, realism, horror, science fiction, humor, inspirational, and historical fiction. It literally has something for everyone! All you have to do is email me at scottwilliamfoley@gmail.com with “I Want To Win!” in the…
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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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“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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Maps and Legends by Michael Chabon – A Book Review
Maps and Legends was both a real pleasure and incredibly insightful in a multitude of ways. This nonfiction book by Michael Chabon, author of Wonderboys and the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, offers a variety of essays that will assuredly please all readers. That’s not to say that all readers will…
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“He’ll Be Just Fine” – My July Bloomington News and Views Short Story
With my baby girl arriving any day now, I’ve had fatherhood on my mind quite a bit. Such thoughts led to my latest story in Bloomington News & Views for the Young at Heart, “He’ll Be Just Fine.” Forced to wait, George Murdock is left with his thoughts … and fears … about his role as a…
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Jodi and the Shake-Up – June’s Bloomington News and Views Short Story
What would you do if you awakened in the middle of the night to hear someone tugging at your door? My latest story in Bloomington News & Views for the Young at Heart presents just such a case! With her husband away on a golf outing, Jodi sleeps with her bedroom door shut. Unfortunately, she forgot to…
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“Finish Strong” – My May Short Story in Bloomington News and Views for the Young at Heart
With the nice weather finally here, people are itching to get out there and do some jogging. My latest story in Bloomington News & Views for the Young at Heart follows one such person, though she’s a rather atypical athlete. It’s called “Finish Strong,” and it’s all about the courage to not only start, but finish as…
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