Short Fiction

Oz - A Short Story

Glenda Lewelling has just been introduced to Geoff Flemington, one of the most appealing men she's ever met. The only problem? Glenda lives in Chicago, and in two days, Geoff will be on his way home to Australia.

Available 10/31/07  from Wild Rose Press 

"I just finished reading OZ, and I loved it. The voice is fabulous and the sexual tension sublime. I didn't want the story to end." ~ Monica Burns, multi-published author

"A confession?  I haven't read much lately that puts a smile on my face.  This story did just that.  in fact, I'm still smiling...  I can't put my finger on exactly what enchanted me so much about this story, but enchanted I was... if you're looking for a wonderful (albeit short) read, I highly recommend "Oz".  The Long and the Short of it Reviews.    Link:http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2007/11/review-oz_27.html
 

                                   

EXCERPT

"You're too nice for your own good," her sister said when Glenda told her she was going to the wedding with Steven. "He'll find someone to talk to. I heard two-hundred guests. You're the one who won't know anybody. Besides, when it's over, it's over."

All true. But when she told Steven she wasn't going to be seeing him anymore, and he realized that meant no date for the wedding, he'd been so upset, she just hadn't had the heart to go through with it. He'd begged, and she'd caved.


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By Ann Warner

Amy and Stuart had a perfect marriage.

Or, they did until the day Amy needed a plant stand and used one of the dishes Stuart brought from his previous marriage.  The sky-blue plate was the perfect foil for the miniature yellow rose plant, and sitting in the middle of the kitchen table, it looked... elegant.

 

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