Storytelling Fiction

Crafting a killer cozy can be perilous. Fans of the genre expect authors to forego explicit gore and violence while at the same time creating a mind-boggling murder mystery with pulse-pounding tension and a twisty plot. But how is a writer supposed to satisfy such disparate demands? How to Craft a Killer Cozy Mystery tackles this exact problem by providing an actionable roadmap for starting (and completing!) a manuscript that will leave readers dying for more. Packed with charts and questionnaires designed to streamline the writing process, this comprehensive step-by-step guide will help ...

Love a cozy mystery with dogs? Dive into a fun, clean whodunit featuring three generations of sleuthing family members and their clever canine companions! Join retired detective Maya, tech-savvy son Ethan, and investigative granddaughter Lily as they unravel the secrets of Mason Manor, haunted by a mysterious ghost. With the help of their adorable dogs—wise Digger, kind Dash, and sassy Daisy—they follow cryptic clues through a small town brimming with hidden secrets. Filled with twists, turns, and a special recipe for Parker House Rolls, this short read will keep you reading until the ...

Hailed as "an unusually gifted storyteller with exceptional insight" (Jewish Tribune), Bernstein award-winning writer Sayed Kashua presents his masterful fourth novel Track Changes, which follows an Arab-Israeli man as he reckons with the weight of his past, his memories, and his cultural identity.

Welcome to Sweetgum Hollow—where stories grow wilder than blackberry vines and one red-haired girl can stir up more truth than a Southern storm. Meet Jennymae “Jingles” Tibbins: a feisty, 13-year-old sparkplug with a jangle in her pocket, a rebel spirit, and a sweet tea wit that cuts through nonsense like a butter knife through biscuits. In these pages, you’ll ride shotgun through the Deep South—on dirt roads, church pews, and secrets buried beneath front porch chatter. Jingles doesn’t aim to cause trouble, but truth has a funny way of finding her—and when it does, it sure ...

Step into a world of wit, wisdom, and wild misadventures in Fools, Frogs, & Folktales, a delightful collection of American short stories that celebrate the humor, quirks, and tall tales of generations past. This anthology gathers twenty timeless stories from literary greats like Mark Twain, O. Henry, and Jack London, alongside other masterful storytellers whose words bring to life the foolish, the clever, and the downright peculiar.

O Protocolo Bluehand é um conjunto de diretrizes e conhecimentos que farão a diferença na subsistência e resistência contra os mais diversos perigos ignorados pelo senso comum social. O codinome Bluehand nasceu no site Jovem Nerd como sinônimo de uma pessoa curiosa e interessada, o típico nerd, aquele sujeito que, por sua inteligência e sapiência, tornar-se-ia indispensável em uma situação de emergência. No entanto, esse termo deve ser extrapolado acima de um único indivíduo, se a raça humana aspira sobreviver a um evento de proporções cataclísmicas.

"Ogni storia per vivere nell'eternità deve finire e morire". Luca Ardia ci regala una serie di racconti che ognuno vive sulla propria pelle. Storytelling? come enigma racchiuso in una narrazione dove il confine tra realtà e possibile si fa labile fino a svanire. Il titolo include i seguenti racconti: La vita di chi esagera, Il bambino con la barba, Castello di regoli, I soli aspettano il sole, Felice notte di halloween, La genesi dell'amore nero, Hardcore xxxmas, Soliloquio nel silenzio, Le idee nel mio paese, Senza svegliarla, Solamente la mia guerra, Post-mortem, Mufasa, L'oltreverso.

The Realm Beyond: Writing & Crafting Sci-Fi and Fantasy for the Kingdom of God Imagination, Faith, and the Power of Storytelling Your Imagination is More Than a Gift—It’s a Weapon. Stories shape worlds, transform minds, and carry the power of truth in ways nothing else can. As Kingdom writers, we are called to craft sci-fi and fantasy narratives that inspire, challenge, and reveal Kingdom realities. But how do we balance faith with storytelling in a natural, powerful, and engaging way? In The Realm Beyond: Writing & Crafting Sci-Fi and Fantasy for the Kingdom of God, award-winning ...

Based on the column of the same name that appeared in The Toast, Hey Ladies! is a laugh-out-loud listen that follows a fictitious group of eight 20- and-30-something female friends for one year of holidays, summer house rentals, dates, brunches, breakups, and, of course, the planning of a disastrous wedding. This instantly relatable story is told entirely through emails, texts, DMs, and every other form of communication known to man.

Unlock the Secrets to Captivating Storytelling You sit at your desk, staring at a blank page, struggling to bring your ideas to life. What if you could uncover the keys to turning those ideas into compelling narratives? This guide is your roadmap, showing you how to harness the power of storytelling, no matter your experience level. Imagine crafting characters and scenes so immersive that readers feel every laugh, tear, and thrill. With practical strategies, you’ll break through creative blocks, develop your unique voice, and make each writing milestone an achievement worth celebrating. ...

A past love returns. A friend’s relative is murdered. A new mystery is solved. Word of another suspicious death in Happy Hills, Arizona, is spreading like a hot summer wildfire. Why would anyone want to murder the uncle of Detective Emma Porter? Not only is Oscar hunting down a murderer, but fate intervenes when Oscar and Mr. Porter’s service dog discover a connection to their human past. Both are determined to find the strength to forgive and go on. Pour your favorite beverage, power up your e-reader, sit back and enjoy seeing the world through the eyes of Oscar, the doxie detective. ...

If you're a fan of the Addison Holmes Mystery Series, you're going to love The Scarlet Chronicles! General Patton has nothing on Scarlet Holmes. She's beautiful, savvy, and smart, and if anyone can take down the Nazi's single-handedly, it's her.

Nour is a young Syrian girl who has lost her father to cancer. Wanting to be close to her relatives, Nour's mother - a cartographer who makes beautiful hand-painted maps - moves her family back to the city of Homs. Nour's father was a real storyteller, and he told her that the roots of the trees connect to the ground across the world. She knows they left her father in the ground back in America, so she starts telling him the ancient fable of Rawiya, whispering it into the ground so he might hear. Rawiya left her home dressed as a boy in order to explore the world.

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2023 BookFest Award winner and 2024 International Impact Book Award winner. “Why do I get the feeling that Christopher is the type of man that would make the perfect husband for any woman and, at the same time, the perfect wife for any man?” Laura says shortly after Christopher begins his new job at the TV station. Laura’s statement would turn out to hold more truth than she could imagine. No one who meets Christopher, especially not Laura, as well as David, a gay man he meets at a party, understands what it is about him that draws them to him. They also don’t realize that ...

In the small town of Revival Cove, faith is tested and family ties are stretched to their limits in this stirring sequel to the beloved Mayer family saga. After a devastating loss, siblings Huck, Johnny, and Corinth Mayer each find themselves at a crossroads. Huck returns to the dangerous world of moonshining, pulled by desperation and haunted by regret. Every decision seems to bring him closer to ruin—and further from redemption. Johnny faces yet another heartbreak and career setback, but amidst his lowest moments, something unexpected stirs: a spiritual awakening that could reshape his ...

Can AI truly fathom literary artistry or emotion? Is there space for machine-human partnership expanding creative frontiers? As artificial intelligence permeates our world, intriguing questions arise around its role in the arts. In The Future of Storytelling: AI and the Art of Flash Fiction, writer Charles Eugene Anderson chronicles his adventures on the frontier of AI-assisted fiction. With warmth and wit, Anderson welcomes you along his journey, pioneering techniques for wedding AI’s tireless productivity with human inspiration. Together, you’ll craft micro tales brimming with life ...

Discover the Extraordinary Journey of Inner Awakening and Purpose The Boy Who Conquered a Star is more than a coming-of-age story—it's a powerful spiritual odyssey that transforms hardship into triumph and laziness into wisdom. Inspired by real-life values and timeless truths, this deeply moving narrative follows the evolution of Michael Alexander, a rebellious and indifferent boy who, after a life-changing accident, awakens to the true meaning of existence, education, and human potential. Guided by divine insight, personal discipline, and a burning desire to learn, Michael rises from the...

Question: What does an escaped prisoner, a missing plane, and poisoned pies have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! Amateur sleuth, part-time reporter, and baker extraordinaire Tabitha Clive is back to make sure justice is served! Eric Sorenson will not give up! The citizens of Kornville, Nebraska, may not see him but the cunning criminal is making his presence known. Is there someone in Kornville helping the foxy fugitive destroy the town? * The Clive family makes some difficult life choices. * Eric Sorenson will not give up without a daring fight. * Sheriff Deborah Ortega discovers a long,...