Drew loves to fish, but his enjoyment is often spoiled by his best friend Alan's boat breaking down. Now on their present trip poor Alan has been in the engine room all day and Drew reminisces about life in a town they call home that is economically depressed, but where their nearest and dearest, hearts and minds live. Drew has solutions to problems but they are not easy to make where friendships and pride and love are involved. While Alan fixes the boat, Drew hopes to get a bite.... / (Reviews)
A Personalia story Part of the Personalia universe
Colonists on Rehome need furniture, and The Lownie Company is in the business of retailing,so they watch for firms on Earth heading for collapse, and buy cheap for shipping to the planet. Deals are not always easy to obtain...
Short story written for Frank Downey's Christmas fest. A man who is alone on Christmas Eve makes a wish. You will have to read to see how it is granted.
What do almost 100,000 kilometers, a pair of tremendous hooters, a space station, a magic cellphone and killer parakeets have to do with each other? Just ask my Aunt Peg. Hey, it could happen.
A Ladz "Local Lovelies" Story Part of the Westmouthshire universe
He noticed her the moment she sat down on the train. She noticed him noticing. A simple trip to London turns into a whirlwind day of unexpected connections, bold confessions, and scorching chemistry when Jake meets Emma, a woman whose beauty is matched only by the complications of her past as a Ladz magazine model. Can one impulsive, passionate encounter lead to something more, or will judgment tear them apart?
My niece Amy's parents laughed when she told them she wanted a penis. I took a more -- uh -- experimental approach, investigating how we might get her one. Before we were done, Amy decided borrowing rather than owning was the right option for her.