Short Story Sunday is dedicated to showcasing
short works of fiction, short story compilations and epic poetry narratives.
This week I am featuring a collection of slightly strange short stories by author John Smith
Why is the colour khaki missing from all the colors in the rainbow?
What deal does Katy make with the witch at the bottom of the garden in return for smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches?
The answers to these questions are certainly not simple ones.
But they do make for some Wacky Stories for Kids!
John Smith has had many stories published in women's weekly magazines and literary journals. He is the author of the Wacky Stories for Women series as well as Scary Stories for Women. John was drawn to writing at an early age. At one time in his teenage years he was reading one book a day---the subject didn't matter, but it needed to grab his interest in the first couple of pages, or he would abandon it. And this is the rule he has since applied to all his writing, believing that if you haven't grabbed the reader straight away, you are not writing well enough.. After graduating with an Honors Degree in History he spent many years in academic publishing, at last leaving to pursue his long-held dream of becoming a writer.
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John Smith has compiled a small collection of short stories that are definitely unique!
He puts a twist on seemingly straight forward happenings and turns them into quirky stories with unusual outcomes.
This author has definitely put his creative mind to good use.
These stories are more for early young adult readers, not children. Even though they are fast paced and simple to read, the subject matter in a couple of stories is geared towards older children.
I would also say that each story could be expanded on a little and perhaps tidied up a bit. They may be 'short' stories but there is no need to rush the ending.
This collection has some really great ideas in it, I just wish the author had taken the time to build on them a little.
My personal favorite was the story, 'Dancing Dad'. It was sweet and also has a great lesson for kids.
If you are looking for some funny and easy to read stories, I suggest looking through John Smith's many short story books.
Thank you for your review of my stories, Jill. I am grateful. I am so glad that you enjoyed them. It now remains for people to buy and read them, as you and I have done as much as we can for the time being. Thanks again!
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