Jeff’s new fantasy novel is now readable on Vella: Hirand, a young palace messenger, hopelessly in love with the Princess, is summoned and told that his beloved is dying and that the city’s wizard has been unable to cure her. The boy is given a map and ordered to travel alone, in secrecy, to aContinue reading “Sorcerer of Deathbird Mountain”
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Chapter 1
Magdalena D’Alessandro arrived early to remove the card from the extravagant wreath that lay on Angelina’s casket. She read the sentiment then placed it in her purse knowing it would anger her father that ‘The Organization’ sent flowers to her younger sister’s funeral. His fragile health needed no additional shock. After taking a front rowContinue reading “Chapter 1”
Sample Chapter: Southern Discomfort
Part of my soon-to-be-published novel, Southern Discomfort, has been posted here on 8 Great Storytellers. It’s posted under its own tab, on the right side of the top menu. Updates will be added there as they become available. Comments and questions, please!
Prologue to Harem Twins
Egypt’s sun god Ra was rising in the eastern sky to cast his vibrant rays on the white walls of Pharaoh Amenhotep III’s grand new house. A newborn, about to arrive at sunrise in Pharaoh’s Harem, would foretell of exceptional heavenly influences. The mother, Princess Attah of Mitanni, was twelve summers old. Her diminutive frameContinue reading “Prologue to Harem Twins”
Guest Post: Harry Nicholson, Part II
The story of an unknown man This is a continuation of excepts from Harry Nicholson’s excellent book, Tom Fleck. –Jeff Guenther Read Part I Introduction: “Tom Fleck is partly a response to the flush of novels about Tudor royalty. I feel small connection with those great lords and their ladies; I sense more kinship withContinue reading “Guest Post: Harry Nicholson, Part II”
Guest Post: Harry Nicholson, Part I
Today’s guest poster is Harry Nicholson. I met Harry on Goodreads and was very impressed by the quality of his writing. And his poetry. And his artwork. The following post showcases his evocative prose, selections from ‘Tom Fleck,’ a novel. –Jeff Guenther The story of an unknown man. Introduction: “When I was tapping out MorseContinue reading “Guest Post: Harry Nicholson, Part I”
Book Review: The Glassblower
The Glassblower, by Petra Durst-Benning, is a little slow to get into, but the story of the Steinmann sisters and their struggles in glassblowing soon drew me in. With the death of their father, Johanna, Ruth, and Marie have lost their last parent and their income. Life becomes frighteningly uncertain, and the young women faceContinue reading “Book Review: The Glassblower”
“Helpin’ Out Daddy,” a short, short story
Red sun blisterin’ hot, dryin’ out morning dew. No money till pickin’ time. Plastic sheets coverin’ sulfury-smellin’ dirt, screechin’ underfoot. Findin’ her place, bucket in hand. Endless rows of plump fruit fixin’ to swamp her. Mr. C. livin’ in her head, pushin’. “Hey, girl, you late. No profit in dallyin’. Finish yer row, have somethin’Continue reading ““Helpin’ Out Daddy,” a short, short story”
Saving Pennies
“A penny saved is a penny earned.” That’s what Grandma said every time she slipped me some coins. I had no idea what she was talking about. For me having pennies in my pocket meant a trip to the candy store to buy wax lips or Tootsie Rolls. But now that Grandma’s gone, her sayingsContinue reading “Saving Pennies”
The Cemetery
(Chapter 15 of a forthcoming book, WOMAN IN WHITE, by Gildon Beall) The graveyard of Rev. Cricklewood’s “Angelic Brotherhood Church” was illumined only by a pale sliver of moon peeking through thin clouds. It was quiet; the sort of night that mortals find oppressive or frightening, the appropriate venue for spirits. No living mortals wereContinue reading “The Cemetery”
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