More Reid's Short Stories
Glimpses of funny, weird and wacky folk.
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In today's fast paced world of TV, cell phones, texting, E-mails, planes and fast moving traffic, we have little time to read. But fortunately there remains short periods when we can lay back, sip a cup of coffee and enjoy a few short stories. This book offers something for everyone. Twenty-two uniquely different stories of secrets, witches, a cat from hell, travel adventures, murder, con artists, and conspiracy. Sit back, relax and enjoy . . . but brace yourself for a few bumps along the way.
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About the Book
I doubt that one person would claim to have written a book without help. I certainly wouldn’t. Mary, my wonderful wife of 52 years, along with my family have encouraged me through thick and thin. Friends have helped in many ways. Then there are those I’ve met through life who’ve provided the rich material.
When asked, “Where do you get your ideas for a story?” I laugh because they’re all around. In my search for an illustrator, I contacted the art teacher at our local High School. One student, Arianna Palmer was thrilled at the opportunity of being published. When I saw her work, I too was excited. Thank you, Arianna, for your wonderful work.
I know Rand Darrow from Books Etc., our Macedon, NY, local writers group. Rand is both author and illustrator of, Witches, Wolves and Water Spirits. He illustrated my story, Purple Man. Thanks Rand.
Thank you, Paul Bagdon, my mentor, advisor and editor of my stories for sixteen years. Your encouragement has been invaluable. Paul has authored thirty-four books including, Deserter, Bad Medicine and The Busted Thumb Horse Ranch.
Since a small boy growing up in England, writing short stories has been my passion. They remained hidden away until I retired and enjoyed the time to prepare them for publication. My experiences in Britain and America provided the material for these stories. The incidents, and adventures, both real and imagined are the paint for these, my pictures, illustrating my love of colorful people and of life. Some are funny, some sad, a few are strange, but all are interesting, and reflect life with its many unexpected twists and turns.
About the Author
Alex grew up in England, married in 1962, then moved to the USA. He and his wife Mary of 52 years raised three children. An engineer, he worked designing and manufacturing computers, copiers, and medical equipment. Though short story writing was always of interest, it wasn’t until retirement that he found time to publish. With the publication of this, his second book, his children and grandchildren can now read and better understand what makes this old guy tick.