Storytelling Fiction

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Radio Mystery, The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost, and The Finders Keepers Mystery.

Here it is! The recording fans have been asking for! A recording that contains the hilarious and completely captivating tale of Dirty Joe, a pirate who steals socks, and his equally odious sister, Stinky Annie, who steals underwear.

This is a Box Set of Cozy Mystery Books 4-7 in the Tabitha Clive Amateur Sleuth Short Read Series Bad Guys, Bribery, and Blueberry Muffins - Book 4 Question: What does a dead Kornville councilman, a nationally televised baking competition, and thousands of missing dollars have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! The year is 1966 and Abigail Clive is doing an excellent job as the newly appointed mayor of Kornville, Nebraska. Well, it was going well until her harshest critic turns up dead. Amidst all the chaos, a nationally televised baking competition is offering a whopping $10,000 prize for ...

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long. Question: What does a rusty old tin box, peach cobbler and a dead ex-boyfriend all have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! When the citizens of her hometown of Kornville, Nebraska, are shocked by a murder, amateur sleuth and part time reporter Tabitha Clive takes it upon herself to investigate. Tabitha’s case proves more complicated than she anticipated. She must deal with a strange cast of characters, from a suspicious new farmhand to a rude baker with a shady past. With each new twist and turn, the mystery deepens, and the...

Exploring the parallels between video games and the world’s most exciting, innovative spaces, this sequel to the groundbreaking Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds explains how the same techniques that pull players into games for hours at a time can be employed to draw participants into immersive experiences. Join Margaret Kerrison as she guides our next generation of immersive storytellers on a deep dive into the creative possibilities of this new realm of storytelling.

Si estamos compartiendo una oportunidad de negocio con un nuevo prospecto, orientando a un equipo de trabajo o aconsejando a un hijo, nuestro objetivo no es solo informar. Cuando comunicamos cualquier tipo de información—llámalo propuesta, plan, consejo, proyecto o enseñanza—nuestra intención es motivar a otros a actuar; queremos enseñar, influir y persuadir. Descubre cómo crear y contar tus propias historias, ya sea que lo hagas para construir negocios o para establecer puentes de comunicación con quienes te rodean.

What About the Baby?: Some Thoughts on the Art of Fiction gathers the best-selling novelist Alice McDermott’s pithiest wisdom about her chosen art, acquired over a lifetime as an acclaimed writer and teacher of writing.

Welcome to the front porch of Possum Neck, Arkansas—where the tea is sweet, the air is thick with crickets and mischief, and Grandpa Charlie’s rocking chair creaks with more secrets than a preacher at a pie auction. In That Reminds Me of a Story, you’re about to experience twenty outrageous, side-splitting, and possibly-not-entirely-true tales straight from the mouth of the South’s most animated storyteller. From possessed hams and time-warping lawnmowers to ghost-filled outhouses and championship possum pageants, these stories walk the fine line between “that never happened” ...

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Sword of the Silver Knight, The Game Store Mystery, and The Mystery of the Orphan Train!

There are several aspects to writing fiction. Rendering what John Gardner in The Art of Fiction describes as a 'vivid and continuous dream' is a complicated affair. Story is created from the imagination of a writer, who in turn must translate it onto a page of symbols so that another person can read, absorb, and experience the story in a similar fashion. It's a remarkable process when you think about it. In On Creative Writing the process of writing fiction is demystified and cut in palatable bites to help any writer who has the passion and mad desire to tell a story. Reviews: Bitten by ...

Charlie is looking forward to the big Thanksgiving gathering at his house this year, but he's having trouble being a polite host to his super-annoying little cousin, Chip. Chip makes everything hard for Charlie; he gets him in trouble, ruins his things, and generally makes a nuisance of himself. On top of that, for homework, Mrs. Burke has assigned Charlie the task of writing what a family is to him. How will Charlie be able to see past his turkey of a cousin to understand the real meaning of family?

Do you like amateur sleuths mysteries, dog detectives and family bonds? Then this whodunit set in a small town with hidden secrets is the perfect read for you! When three generations of the Thompson family and their clever furry companions discover a tin box of rare collectible coins, they find themselves racing against time to solve a decade-old murder mystery. As other dogs in Sunridge Junction start to discover hidden boxes filled with coins; the community asks: Who buried them, and why? Come along for this delightful short read cozy mystery journey filled with unexpected twists and ...

This collection includes The Mystery of the Stolen Snowboard, Mystery of the Wild West Bandit, and The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch.

This is a Box Set of Cozy Mystery Books 1-3 in the Tabitha Clive Amateur Sleuth Short Read Series Cats, Crooks, and Cobblers - Book 1 Question: What does a rusty old tin box, peach cobbler and a dead ex-boyfriend all have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! When the citizens of her hometown of Kornville, Nebraska, are shocked by a murder, amateur sleuth and part-time reporter Tabitha Clive takes it upon herself to investigate. Tabitha’s case proves more complicated than she anticipated. She must deal with a strange cast of characters, from a suspicious new farmhand to a rude baker with a ...

This bundle includes The Gymnastics Mystery, The Poison Frog Mystery, and The Mystery of the Empty Safe.

A compendium of quotes and riffs by P.J. O'Rourke on subjects ranging from government to fishing to apps, to be published on what would have been his seventy-fifth birthday.

Three mysteries in one collection! This volume includes: The Rock 'n' Roll Mystery, The Secret of the Mask, and The Seattle Puzzle.

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Vanishing Passenger, The Giant Yo-Yo Mystery, and The Creature in Ogopogo Lake!

Charlie, Tommy, and Hector have high hopes for their soccer team this season until they find out that their new coach isn't all that interested in the fantabulous plays the three friends have worked out together.

They're a Weird Mob chronicles the hilarious attempts of an English-speaking Italian migrant coming to grips with the Australian way of life. It is also an insight into the importance of idiomatic language to the Australian people.