When I first heard of the Naked in School stories, I must admit I thought it was a ridiculous concept. It took me a long time to get around to reading the first one, which was Karen Wagner's, "Karen Naked in School". I was hooked immediately. I have enjoyed almost every one I've read, especially those by Frank Downey. It was his stories that inspired me to write this one.
When Bob's wife died in childbirth, he needed help with the baby. As an English professor, he couldn't really afford that. A little creative thinking solved the problem. He could offer room and board, and a little spending money, which appealed to one freshman girl. The only rub then was that they both had classes. It took two nannies to make things work. One knew a trick to get a baby to stop crying. She offered it a real nipple. If only that nipple could actually make milk. Turns out, it can.
an ancient reaver of the times before the mongols becomes an agent for the great lady. He learns and gains many powers through his times spent fostering the dwarven folk. Eventually he comes upon his limits and is terrified by what he may become.
A Bells Across the Universe Story Sequel to 'The Magic of Life'. "From the ruins of the acorn of knowledge, the path to the bells of destiny shall grow". An obscure prophesy. An enchanted compass. For Sam, these were her only hopes for finding her lost love. But, where there is hope…
Character background for a halfling bard character I created for a Pathfinder(c) game. All references to any materials and names that may be copyrighted are used under the OGL (Open Gaming License).
A Blues Story My niece, Penny, was abandoned by her parents because she made the mistake of getting pregnant. She was in a pretty bad way when I found her, so I offered her a job, and a place to live. That's all it started out to be. I swear.
A Swarm Cycle Story
A Swarm Universe story of a 3 generation family that plays by their own set of rules and succeed. Infused with Organic Linking Nanites they form their own AI named Tonto who is loyal, brave, true and rode in on Scout. He is also really baffled by his humans as they challenge the entire universe. Good science fiction, the story codes are accurate but not what you may think if you are looking for a stroke story. Editing by Waltzing Melissa and Mulligan made a mediocre story into a winner.
Despite being clad in a Santa suit, Jackson McCullough is not jolly. Nor is he merry or joyful or filled with peace. His wife is dead, his children are away, and Jack faces the prospect of spending the holidays alone with his bottle of scotch. How can he get the magic back? The answer may have been right under his nose all along.
With the death of his father Phillip Cambridge was left to run his family by himself. Becoming a self imposed loner out of necesity, it was on a cold thanksgiving morning that this 18 year old's life took a dramatic change.