Location: United States
Member Since: Jan. 13, 2012
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Timothy Paterson


Biography

Married with two teenage daughters. Would love to hear comments/reviews of my stories; lilwhistler@juno.com

Books

With Courage, Comes Character    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 3930 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
When asked to describe what the word, character meant to him, Tyler thought back to his days in middle school, which was the best time of his life.
Toys, Treats and Treasures    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 5630 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
Jack O'Connell came to America in 1903, to start a new life for himself. He started with nothing except the clothes on his back, and through hard work, and determination, he created a successful business. Over one hundred years later, when it looked like the end for his toy store, his great grandson would discover that Jack's legacy would live on for generations to come.
Tough Love    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 6430 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
Karen Clark was an irresponsible teenager, who didn't believe in following rules. When she became responsible for four young children, she realized why her parents were so strict with her. When tragedy strikes, she must set aside all of her fears, and keep the children from panicking. She must grow up and act like an adult, if they are to survive.
To Save a Town    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 5160 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
Jerry Davis leads a group of teens, to save their town, by fighting against corporate corruption. He proves that anyone can make a difference, if they try hard enough, and don't take no for a answer.
To Save a Life    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2580 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
There are times, when a simple thank you is just not enough. This is a story about faith, as God helps to save the lives of two children.
Time Trance    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 7630 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
When Nick discovers that he has the unique ability to travel back in time with his mind, he realizes that the possibilities are endless. As he gets older, he loves helping others with his ability, but yet he feels unfulfilled. Then, he finds Mindy, and his life is complete, or is it?
Time and Time Again    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 5350 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
This story is a sequel to "Time to Move Forward" It makes more sense, if you read that story first. In this sequel, Brian and Sam go time traveling again, but, on a much grander scale. It is adventure for the entire family.
Time to Move Forward    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 10810 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
Brian and Sam(Samantha) have a lot in common. Their lives crossed paths because of something they had in common. They had both lost a parent to cancer. In their senior year of high school,they discovered that they had more in common they realized. They find that they can travel back in time, to right a wrong. They must be careful not to alter the past, because it could affect their lives in t
The Haunted House on Halloween Hill    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 3460 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
Mark didn't believe in ghosts, or haunted houses, but that was about to change when he was dared to spend 24 hours in the haunted house on Halloween Hill.
Tommy and the Monster    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 4340 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
As Tommy helps a fellow student trace her family tree, Tommy discovers something unthinkable about his own family. It makes him so angry, that he tries hard to suppress his rage, and try to control the monster within.
The Future of Mankind    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2250 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
One man's dream to make the world a better place without prejudice and indifference.
The Christmas Wish    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 5680 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
Scott wanted Christmas to be perfect. He also wanted to find the perfect gifts for his family. He remembered what he had once been told about the Christmas star. He made a wish on the star, and hoped that his wish would come true.
Thank God for Bill    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 6150 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
A story about romance, as well as a story that tells about a man's commitment to God. For all of you who enjoyed the story; "Best Friends", this is the sequel to that story. I hope you enjoy it.
Stranger than Fiction    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 1630 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
A young girl accidentally gets locked in a library and has some unusual adventures.
My First Gray Hair    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 1840 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
A middle aged man deals with the fact that he is old, and reflects back on his life
Mothers and Daughters    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 4970 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
The story of the love between a mother and daughter, however, this story has a bizarre twist, in which the relationship comes full circle. Enjoy.
Be Careful What You Wish For    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2240 words. Published on January 23, 2012. Fiction.
When three friends find an old bottle on the beach during Spring Break, they are each granted a wish by the genie of the bottle. Their lives will never be the same again.
Love Thy Neighbor    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 5720 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Colleen did not want to do the assignment. How could anyone befriend the meanest girl in the entire high school? But, as she soon found out, she had a lot to learn about people, love and hate, and about God. This story is suited for teenagers as well as adults. It is a story about faith, understanding and compassion.
Lost and Alone    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2720 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
The only family that Lance had left, was his elderly grandmother, who was becoming more frail and weak, every day. Lance was worried that he soon would be all alone.
Looking for Love    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2440 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Dennis wanted someone to love, and he wanted to be loved. He was a high school student, and he was in a hurry to be in a relationship. Then, he met Archie and Maude, who helped him to see things more clearly.
Life Is What You Make It    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 10500 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Michelle Pasteron was not one to sit around waiting for change to happen. She believed that if you wanted to see change, you had better do something to initiate the change. She was a visionary leader, who saw all of the possibilities and choices available in life, and she let her voice be heard. This story is sure to inspire people of all ages.
Letting Go    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 6950 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Jim Holden is sixteen and has a lot on his mind. He is full of mixed emotions; hate, loneliness, despair, and anger. When he meets Bill Crawford, he learns to face his emotions head on. He learns to let go of the bad feelings, so that he can get on with his life.
Keeping it Together    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 6120 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Angie was a sixteen year old girl. But, since the age of ten, she had been taking on the responsibility of a mother and a father to her three younger brothers. After six years of dealing with their abusive, drug addict mother, Angie was tired. It was time to pack up her brothers, and leave everything else behind, and start a new life somewhere far away. However, Angie could not forget the past, and let go, because she was too busy just keeping it all together.
Journey Through Time    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 4470 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Jack Mason is fascinated with history. When he meets a peculiar stranger, he is given a gift that he will treasure forever.
It's Complicated    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2420 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Katrina and Steven were very much in love. Katrina's parents met Steven, and approved of him. However, a few days later, Katrina was confused and very upset when her mother told her that she had to stop seeing Steven immediately, without any explanation. To say it was complicated, was putting it mildly.
It's All There in Black and White    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 3190 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Brad was twelve years old, and while he should have been spending time with friends and enjoying the life of a typical preteen boy, he knew that it was more important that he stay at home, to protect his family from his father. He would do what ever it took to keep them safe.
It Takes a Village    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 4120 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
As Michael Strong is preparing to complete his last year of graduate school,towards his Doctorate degree in Education, he submits his idea for his doctorate thesis, to his faculty adviser. But, for Michael, it is much more than a thesis. It will be an actual experiment, to see if he can prove his thesis. Michael believes in the saying: 'It takes a village, to raise a child', he believes that with the help of a small village, he can make poor students improve not only their grades, but their self-confidence and self-worth as well.
Identical Strangers    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2910 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
This is the story of four women, who have never met, but have so much in common. When they discover the truth, their lives will never be the same.
I Want My Old Life Back    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 3970 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Whitney's mother recently returned to the work force, and Whitney was given a lot more responsibility at home. She was angry and felt unappreciated. She wanted her old life back.
I Am Not Worthy    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2530 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Harry Donovan was homesick, when he went away to college for the first time. He soon began drinking to keep from feeling lonely. Alcohol lead to drugs, and his entire life began to unravel.
Hiding in the Shadows    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2760 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
The story of how one man dealt with memories of being bullied in school.
In Search of the Perfect Christmas    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 5040 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
David was searching for the perfect place to spend Christmas. He was a college student, who was enjoying his independence. He discovered that for Christmas tom be perfect, it didn't matter where he was, but where his heart was.
Help Me, I'm Drowning    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2930 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
David had nightmares, that he was drowning. Soon, he began to feel like he was drowning when he was awake as well. David was terrified, and didn't know what to do.
Going Home Again    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 4630 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Chas didn't fit in. At school, the other kids considered him a freak. At home, his younger sister thought he was weird. He knew that he was he was adopted, and he decided that it was time to find his birth parents, and find out who he was. Never, in his wildest imagination, had he dreamed how weird the truth was. Once he found the truth, he had a very difficult decision to make, about his future.
FrogBoy and the Princess    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2810 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
When Robin meets a teen boy in a chat room, she discovers things about herself that she doesn't want to see. The experience helps her to become a better person. Along the way, she falls in love with her cyberfriend.
Fighting For Freedom    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 1390 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Doug was angry with his father. He said some harsh words to him before he deployed to Afghanistan. But, in the process of completing a school assignment, Doug realized that there were a lot of things that he didn't know about his father.
Fighting Back    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2650 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Hank had a secret that could make him a laughing stock if his classmates ever found out. One day, Chas discovered Hank's secret, and began blackmailing him. At first, Hank was willing to do whatever it took to keep Chas from revealing the secret. But one day, Chas pushed hank too far, and Hank had a big decision to make.Getting revenge could have disastrous results.
Friends Forever    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 4860 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Marcus and Erica had a very unusual relationship. Marcus was three years older than Erica, and he had known her since the day she was born. Besides being next door neighbors, they were best friends. Marcus had appointed himself as Erica's protector, and would not let anybody hurt her. However, he would later learn, that there would be times, when he could not protect her, or heal her pain.
The Secret of Success    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 8110 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Joe Garcia and Robert Fenwick III were both successful dentists, but they had different definitions of success. The only thing that the two of them really had in common, was that they were born on the same day, and they both died on the same day. This story is about the different paths that they each took to reach their successes.
Family Feud    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2720 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
When you have a seventeen year old jock and a fourteen year old honor student in the same household, and they just happen to be brother and sister,and they are complete opposites of each other you have a family feud on your hand.
Family, Friendship and Forgiveness    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 4890 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Lindsay loved math and science. She also loved to play the guitar, and sing. That is why she loved the GeoMetrics, the hottest new rock group around. She could relate to them. She wanted to win a radio contest so much, but not just for herself. she had an ulterior motive.
Family, Faith and Freedom    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 4950 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Richard Baker and John Howard were best friends. They had known each other for most of their lives. Though their lives went in different directions as they got older, they both believed it the same things. The most important things in their lives were family, faith and freedom.
Faith, Hope and Charity    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 1900 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Sometimes, the best Christmas, is not about what presents you receive, but the presence of those around you.
Family Secrets    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 5410 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Scott discovers a family secret, that could tear his family apart, if he reveals it to everyone. But if he keeps the secret to himself, it could be just as devastating.
Danger, Dancing and Dreams    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 4360 words. Published on January 17, 2012. Fiction.
Allie was an ordinary girl, who daydreamed of dancing withe the cutest boy in her class. However, when she began dreaming of danger, while she slept, she realized that she had to do whatever it took to prevent tragedy from striking.
Faith and Lemonade    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 4840 words. Published on January 16, 2012. Fiction.
LeAnne loved her great grandfather. When he died, she was determined to follow in his footsteps, by helping people, especially those at the homeless shelter. LeAnne was an upbeat young girl, who looked for the good in people, and always found it. This heartwarming story is suitable for children, teens as well as adults. It is the story of faith.
Don't Call Me Shorty!    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 1600 words. Published on January 16, 2012. Fiction.
Jack was tired of being so small. He was by far the shortest person in his class. He, as well as the other students would soon realize that there were things much more important than height, such as courage and bravery.
Colorblind    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 11300 words. Published on January 16, 2012. Fiction.
Imagine a world, where ethnic background, race,and religion didn't matter, a world where every person was judged solely on their actions. Carl and Natalie Jackson had that dream, and when they were given the chance, they began to live that dream, and started spreading that dream around.
Closing the Gap    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 5820 words. Published on January 16, 2012. Fiction.
The generation gap will always exist, as long as different generations fail to realize the trials and tribulations that the other generations have to deal with on a day to day basis. In this unique story, four college students get the opportunity to see what it is like to be old, and four senior citizens get the chance to see that it is not so easy being young in today's society.
Choices    by Timothy Paterson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2540 words. Published on January 16, 2012. Fiction.
Sometimes, a single decision, a single choice, can change the lives of many people, having a ripple effect; as Bradley Jones discovers, when he decides to go to a bar on his 21st birthday.

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