As much as I love writing mysteries (and I do plan more books about Jennie Connors and the folks at Riverview Manor), sometimes it's fun to dabble in something a little different, so I've dipped my toe into the epub waters with some short stories. These aren't mysteries ... unless you consider (and I do) the day-to-day bump and jostle of family life a mysterious thing.
Does familial love bind us or set us free? Or both? This trio of short stories explores those questions. In A Perfect Wedding, a mother longs to pass on the traditions that have made her happy to a daughter who is determined to forge her own traditions. In Generation Unto Generation, a young woman comes to terms with the loss of a beloved family member. In Next Time - The First Time, a free spirit finds himself in a trap from which there is no escape.
... and here are the links to some stories on smashwords:
All Sarah wants is a perfect celebration for her brother's birthday. It doesn't seem a lot to ask, but harmony doesn't come easy in her family - made up of proud Irish rebels and Jews savvy enough to get out of Babi Yar just before the arrival of the infamous killing squads.
It started out so simple, but is anything simple in a marriage? All she wants is a day out - unplanned and spontaneous. All he wants is a planned, orderly life. All their young son wants is to see the singing dogs. Is there a way for all of them to be happy?
The life of a disillusioned peace activist takes on new meaning when she takes a day off to visit a small town Folk Festival - all because she couldn't ignore a creature in distress.
