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Turned into Stone    by Jasmina Hanjalic
Price: $1.00 USD. 2300 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on April 9, 2013. .

Toja, the thin girl with the long, silky hair and light footsteps, was minding her goats near the old oak trees on the banks of the river Zgosca, at the place where the river split in two. She was enjoying the feel of the cold water on her bare feet, and was singing a melancholic tune, from her ancestors of long ago. Suddenly she was startled to hear a noise behind her...
The Yellow Umbrella    by Sonja Juric
Price: $1.00 USD. 1290 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on March 13, 2013. .

Three short stories for children by Sonja Juric. Illustration: Dzevdet Nikocevic. - Mama on Chat - The Day My Father Laughed - The Yellow Umbrella
Pale World, Coloured World    by Simo Esic
Price: $1.00 USD. 2220 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on January 18, 2013. .

Was this world always filled with so many beautiful colours? - asks Simo Esic, a bestselling author and publisher from Bosnia.
I Marzipan    by Joanna B. More
Price: $1.00 USD. 930 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on December 11, 2012. .

A display of marzipan animals, inspired by children's stories and legends. Tips for delicious and beautiful marzipan cakes.
The Only Son of the Dragon    by Jagoda Ilicic
Price: $2.10 USD. 2210 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on October 21, 2012. .

Imagine a castle on the top of a rock. Looking out from its biggest window is the huge head of Mama-Dragon, her caring gaze turned in the direction of the tallest tower nearby. From this tower comes a sound – the sound of a ball bouncing onto the walls so hard that the tiles on its roof are hopping joyfully, like little frogs. This tower is where the Only Son of the Dragon lives...
The Legend of Green Pan and the Big Secret    by Stjepan Zelenika
Price: $1.20 USD. 1670 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on October 17, 2012. .

In mining regions there have always been legends about little green people, who enter mines and quarries and who are bound to bump into miners occasionally. Some believe that miners should not say anything during such encounters, otherwise their shafts might be levelled to the ground or some other accident might happen.
First Wartime Christmas    by Zeljko Ivankovic
Price: $1.00 USD. 1490 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on October 10, 2012. .

In a country where two Christmases are celebrated, a child received a beautiful, thoughtful present, the best ever. A story set in Sarajevo by Zeljko Ivankovic.
Postcard from Samarkand    by Irfan Horozovic
Price: $2.10 USD. 3920 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on September 11, 2012. .

Three outstanding stories by award-winning Bosnian author Irfan Horozovic: The Pastry Shop, The Postman, Postcard from Samarkand
Applause, and then Silence    by Predrag Finci
Price: $2.10 USD. 14950 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on July 27, 2012. .

Not many books could be described as eminently tweetable like Applause, and then Silence by Predrag Finci. This book of ten essays launches the In Ten Edition by Style Writes Now publishing project.
Thank You Note    by Mirko Marjanovic
Price: $1.00 USD. 3760 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on July 17, 2012. .

Is it so difficult to show some gratitude? A story by Mirko Marjanovic. Translation: Style Writes Now. English text edited by Juliet Walker.
Fawn and Snail    by Mirsad Becirbasic
Price: $2.10 USD. 970 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on April 21, 2012. .

A children's story about an ingenious fawn told by Mirsad Becirbasic. The illustrations by Bozidarka Scerbe-Haupt
The Girl on the Concrete Wall    by Djevdet Sarac
Price: $1.00 USD. 860 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on April 21, 2012. .

What can we do when someone cries for help ? This is a very short, intense, story about a change of heart.
Radman's Syndrome    by Anto Zirdum
Price: $1.00 USD. 3160 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on March 16, 2012. .

SF story
From a Policeman's Notebook    by Mirsad Becirbasic
Price: $1.00 USD. 550 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on March 2, 2012. .

A fictional sweet jar. Short, short story
The Town of Ljubusa    by Zeljko Ivankovic
Price: $1.20 USD. 3410 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on January 25, 2012. .

legend
There is Hope if There is Chocolate    by Mirsad Becirbasic
Price: $1.00 USD. 1100 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on January 18, 2012. .

children's story
Sirenoteka Fairy Tales    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $3.00 USD. 16900 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on January 11, 2012. .

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Wallet Photos    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $2.10 USD. 21890 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on November 15, 2011. .

These are photos, pictures, that stay with us wherever we go. There are twelve 'wallet photos' in this collection mainly set in Sarajevo. Genre: short stories
Other People's Memories    by Dusan Gojkov
Price: $1.00 USD. 840 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on October 23, 2011. .

A prose poem by Dusan Gojkov
Every Bird Flies to Its Flock    by Zeljko Ivankovic
Price: $1.00 USD. 1910 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on October 16, 2011. .

He gazed at the woman who, some time ago, had had half of the city sighing longingly at the sight of her... A love story in Sarajevo during the war.
A Mischievous Granny    by Mirsad Becirbasic
Price: $1.00 USD. 890 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on October 15, 2011. .

How great is grandparents' love?
The Weekend Chimney Sweep or Happy New Year    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $3.00 USD. 19460 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on October 5, 2011. .

a comedy-drama
Talking to Fish    by Nura Bazdulj-Hubijar
Price: $3.00 USD. 4170 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on September 21, 2011. .

Three deeply moving stories by bestselling author Nura Bazdulj-Hubijar. Translation: Slavica Zecevic
Sarajevo Walls of Fate    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $3.00 USD. 52610 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on September 4, 2011. .

‘Sarajevo Walls of Fate’ is an urban ‘architectural fairy tale’, a hundred-year journey through war and peace, until a mystery is resolved and broken walls stop screaming.
The Quivering Poplar    by Zeljko Ivankovic
Price: $1.00 USD. 2380 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on August 1, 2011. .

If you think of the poplar tree as one of the gentlest of nature's creations, inspiring noble and poetic thoughts, you might think again after reading this story by Zeljko Ivankovic
Doggyly    by Atif Kujundzic
Price: $1.00 USD. 1500 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on July 27, 2011. .

When he was still rather small Amel started day-dreaming about setting off into the great wide world in order to get to know it. He tried to persuade his father and mother to come with him, but they never could. They put him off – when we buy a new car, when you are a little bigger, when there are new maps, when new roads have been built
Ushushur the Water Sprite    by Anto Zirdum
Price: $1.00 USD. 3880 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on July 26, 2011. .

Ushushur was a rare sort of water sprite, because he occupied two rivers that came from a single source. There are few such rivers around the world. The Usora and the Ukrina are like that, rivers from a spring on the same mountain. A legend told by Anto Zirdum
By Half    by Snjezana Mulic
Price: $1.00 USD. 1650 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on July 19, 2011. .

Nothing should or can be done by half. Anything in halves is only half, and that's – nothing, claims Snjezana Mulic, award winning author.
When Granny Rogue Loves Santa    by Mirsad Becirbasic
Price: $1.00 USD. 1080 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on July 19, 2011. .

Unlikely couple, indeed. But love crosses all boundaries, especially in this enchanting children's story by Mirsad Becirbasic, told in rhymes.
Ruby Eyes    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $2.10 USD. 1650 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on April 9, 2011. .

A fairy tale. Illustrations by Sanela Husic - Musabasic. Once upon a time there lived a little girl. Her hair was sharp like straw and it was the colour of straw too. Her teeth were wide apart. Her nose was long and bent like chili. Her skin was hard because of the harsh wind which blew in the place where she lived...
The Parrot's Story    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $2.10 USD. 1780 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on April 1, 2011. .

A fairy tale about the magic of reading by Marija Fekete-Sullivan. Illustrations by Sanela Husic - Musabasic In the kingdom of talking parrots, there lived a cruel King. Every night, a different parrot had to visit the ruler and tell him a story. If the King didn't like the story, his guest was wrapped in jungle-leaves and thrown into the nearby river...
Tengo un duende de bolsillo    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $1.00 USD. 870 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on March 29, 2011. .

Dicen que el duende del bolsillo pellizca y tranquiliza todos los corazones, especialmente los de los niños --- Colaboración en traducción y adaptación: Diana Morillas Artista - Lanjaron
Firefly    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $2.10 USD. 1840 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on March 25, 2011. .

A fairy tale. Illustrated by Rebecca Teclemariam - Mesbah
Polka-dot Yona    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $1.00 USD. 2200 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on March 10, 2011. .

A fairy tale.
The Elephant Cook    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $2.10 USD. 1790 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on March 10, 2011. .

A fairy tale. Illustrations by Rebecca Teclemariam-Mesbah.
Moonlight Slippers    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $1.00 USD. 1810 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on March 9, 2011. .

A fairy tale. Cover art by Camiela Warringa
The Thief of Colours    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $1.00 USD. 2430 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on March 3, 2011. .

Probably one of the most romantic stories for children ever written
Snowfrock    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $2.10 USD. 1750 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on March 2, 2011. .

Some children believe that the Snowman came from a white penguin. Long, long ago, there lived a white penguin on the coast of the coldest sea. Like a snowman, he lived just to play. Winter's children used to call him Snowfrock. A fairy tale by Marija F.Sullivan Illustrations: Rifat Sahman
Pocket Elf    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $1.00 USD. 850 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on February 28, 2011. .

Some say that Pocket Elf pinches and calms everyone’s heart, especially children’s.
Seven Days That Wrecked My World    by Sabahudin Hadzialic
Price: $1.00 USD. 550 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on February 28, 2011. .

Life, death and still more to read about... not many can achieve such a gripping story on one page of text.
The Turtles Who Wanted to Walk Together    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $2.10 USD. 2110 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on February 19, 2011. .

A fairy tale. Illustrations by Maha Fouad. Two turtles, Ji and Ja, are very much in love, but their only problem is that that they walk in the opposite direction.
The Mermaid's Dream, internationally illustrated picture book    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $3.00 USD. 4120 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on January 12, 2011. .

Cover art: Rose Macleod. The picture book got together illustrators from sixteen countries around the world who contributed artwork to accompany the story. This is a unique and beautiful tale that resolves the mermaid's age-old dilemma of where to live, on the sea or on the land.
Ein ungewöhnliches Paar    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $1.00 USD. 1630 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on December 23, 2010. .

Blacky und ich wurden ein ungewöhnliches Paar. Morgens und abends geht er mit mir Gassi, wenn ich von der Arbeit zurückkomme, essen wir zusammen und schauen uns mit gewisser Sorge gegenseitig an. Ich meine einen vertrauten Gesichtsausdruck in ihm zu entdecken.
Pink Diamond    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $1.00 USD. 3790 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on December 21, 2010. .

What if the serial killer in the newspaper looks exactly like you? A pregnant lady sees 'herself' in the newspaper and in such a special state of body and mind she poses many questions about her future. Luckily, she has faithful friends who can see the difference between raw diamonds and the real ones.
Automatic Door    by Marija F. Sullivan
Price: $1.00 USD. 370 words. Published by Style Writes Now  on December 21, 2010. .

A character-based, very, very short story, with some magic realism in it. A person is standing in front of automatic door and the door doesn’t register her at all. Is she becoming a ghost, invisible? And does she really care about it?


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