Published: Nov. 13, 2011
Words: 20,784 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466069909

Short description

‘Story A Day May (stories)’ comprises the 31 short stories and flash fiction written from daily prompts given during May 2011. No prompt information, no author comments, just the stories themselves. From Chelsea buns to casseroles we share highs and lows but they all go to show what can be done with a prompt, a few hours and a colourful imagination.

Extended description

‘Story A Day May (stories)’ comprises the 31 short stories and flash fiction written from daily prompts given during May 2011. No prompt information, no author comments, just the stories themselves.
Characters include the heart-tugging ‘Threadbare Girl’ (who we meet early on then conclude with), a blue-blooded couple with a rocking horse, husbands and wives seeking revenge, an alien on a blind date, a grandfather afraid of heights, two historical figures, a young girl with a very vivid imagination, a mother’s desperate hospital visit and others portraying random acts of kindness. We have the Bermuda Triangle, the Wild West and more than one shaggy dog story. From Chelsea buns to casseroles we share highs and lows but they all go to show what can be done with a prompt, a few hours and a colourful imagination.

Tags

writing, fiction, drama, anthology, short stories, family, short story, historical, humour, flash fiction, western, prompts, keywords

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Review by: Jennifer Ciotta on April 17, 2012 :
Morgen Bailey pens a series of flash fiction pieces, which are brief and honest. What I enjoy about A STORY A DAY MAY is how straightforward Bailey writes, which evokes a straightforward emotion, ranging from funny to sad to downright silly. She does not waste words; instead, she uses them efficiently. My favorite stories are the ever-so-quick "Late" and "A Story for Amelia Earheart." Overall, this book is a quick, exhilarating read for those who want to laugh or pause for a second to think about life.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Garden Urthark on March 31, 2012 :
In 31 fascinating stories, Morgen Bailey’s STORY A DAY MAY (STORIES) compels the Oedipus in us to find answers to the riddles that her sometimes playful, sometimes strange, and sometimes puzzling perspectives so Sphinxlike present.

Garden Urthark
www.gardenurthark.com
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: William Doonan on Dec. 05, 2011 :
Just finished reading this. I'm astonished by the range. Although I was OVERCOME with delight by the story, 'Over', by far my favorite was the tiny gem 'Alternate Reality.' This could be the seed for a much larger piece. 'The Big Game' was clever - I wanted to learn more, and I guess that's what every reader wants from a story they like.

This was a lot of fun!

William Doonan
www.williamdoonan.com
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: mrtibbs2011 on Dec. 04, 2011 :
31 stories, each of them gems. Short 'quick hit' fiction suited to a short attention lifestyle.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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