|
Monterey Shorts 2
More on the Line - Second short story collection
by Chris Kemp, Byron Merritt, and Ken Jones, eds.
Monterey Shorts 2: More on the Line is the second short fiction collection by the Fiction Writers of the
Monterey Peninsula. This collective of ten writers has produced twenty stories, two per author, that offer the
atmosphere and color of the Monterey Peninsula in California. Some of the stories deal with legends; some deal
with new adventures; all portray the country that the authors love so well. Here is where John Steinbeck created
and Henry Miller and Robinson Jeffers added their efforts. Today, the region still attracts authors, as well as
artists and artisans. It is no wonder then that these ten authors found each other and formed the Fiction Writers
of the Monterey Peninsula for support and encouragement. This volume, like its predecessor, is the result of
individual writing and collective criticism. To take the next step and print these efforts is not only a gutsy
thing for these authors to do, but a gracious gift to us readers as well.
Inside these pages are twenty unique stories. For example, Chris Kemp offers a warped look at time travel.
Linda Price tells a tale about a jellyfish-spined widow who develops some backbone. Ken Jones presents a recasting
of the story of the first woman lighthouse keeper on the Pacific Coast. Each story is well crafted, with interesting,
fully-developed characters. There are even unexpected plot twists. The writing styles are varied, from straight
narrative to cinematic vignettes. Monterey Shorts 2: More on the Line is a delightful collection of stories
to dip into or read from the beginning, one after another. It’s a sure thing that you’ll be very pleasantly surprised
by your excursion into Monterey. |
|
The Book |
|
FWOMP Publishing |
|
March 2005 |
|
Paperback |
|
0-9760096-0-9 |
|
Fiction |
|
More at Amazon.com |
|
Excerpt |
|
NOTE: |
|
The Reviewer |
|
Janie Franz |
Reviewed 2006 |
NOTE: Reviewer Janie
Franz is the author of Freelance Writing: It’s a Business, Stupid!, Relaxation
Techniques for Children, Relaxation Techniques for Adults; Co-author of The
Ultimate Wedding Reception Book and The Ultimate Wedding Ceremony Book. Coming
Soon: The Ultimate Wedding Workbook, Get Rich on Love, and Sacred Breath
(a sound recording of relaxation meditations). |
|