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Diane Williams
A new collection of stories from the 'godmother of flash fiction' (The Paris Review).
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An extensive compendium of Diane Williams’ works.
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Diane Williams, "godmother of flash fiction" (The Paris Review), returns with 33 short, brilliant stories.
In Williams' stories, life is newly alive and dangerous; whether she is writing about an…
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Lays bare the urgency and weariness that shape our lives. With sentences auguring revelation and explosion, the author’s unsettling stories - a cryptic meeting between neighbors, a woman’s sexual worries…
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Richelle Putnam, Diane Williams
Museums not only preserve history--their mere presence shows what a community values and celebrates. And from the incredible variety of museums that dot the Mississippi landscape, it's abundantly clear that…
Diane Williams, an American master of the short story who will rewire your brain (NPR), is back with a collection in which she once again expands the possibilities of fiction.
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Excitability collects the best of Diane Williams’s bold, often hilarious, stories of love, sex, child-rearing, death, and space aliens–stories that are (in the words of Bradford Morrow) wry, sensuous, spiritual…
Famous for her works of flash fiction which capture life, love, and contradiction in a single page, Diane Williams continues to forge her own innovative tradition in this new collection…
Collection of folktales from all over Mississippi –
Diane Williams Gordon
Betty Anne, a lonely Christian woman in her fifties, who lives in the town of Ruby Hope Valley, carries a hidden secret in her heart, until she meets a young…
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Diane Williams Doyle
Well, here we are at the conclusion. I promised you the whole story of Janet's and my romances. You can't imagine what it has taken to write it. If you…
After escaping a world of chaos and anxiety in Chicago, Lena finds herself on Prince Edward Island. As a fugitive from justice, she enters an atmosphere of secrecy and strangeness…
Well, you know how Book 13 ended. That question hanging in the air! This book starts the next morning, April 12th. Steve has to report back to the Army base…
This story is dedicated to all who dare to walk on holy ground by touching another human soul with love. (A thought suggested by Stephen Covey.)
Why did I write…
So this is Annie again. As I said in the last book, Diane thought it best she delegate the writing of Prologues and Epilogues to me. I am Annie, granddaughter…
At this point in the story, Diane thought it best she delegate the writing of Prologues and Epilogues to me. I am Annie, granddaughter to Janet and John. Remember, Diane…
The love, faith and friendship of Ruby Hope Valley continues as the children begin to grow into adulthood.
Here is where Janet prepares to deal with her problem. The story will tell it all. -- Diane
Felicia Diane Williams
Follow Tammy as she tries to deal with the death of her mother and begin a life with a new family all in one day. Tammys whole life changes. She…
As we continue with Book 2 of the 16, Janet and John have had their first date. You've gotten to know George and Molly Berkins. I'll remind you they are…
In Book 2 Janet said "goodbye" to Steve. Steve left her with important guidance concerning her goals in life. To bring things to a head with winning her father's respect…
Back to Florida. Back to work. -- Diane
With stars in her eyes! -- Annie
Now that Janet and John are engaged it's time to focus our story of the beautiful model and the handsome soldier. But we'll keep up on the dynamic duo also…
As we ended Book 4, Janet had at last challenged her father and won his respect. Ward was enjoying the success of his pupil. Janet was afraid for Steve and…
As the story of Janet ended in the last book, I described her as a genus learning to spread her wings. And this was only the beginning. She was determined…
Now that John is seeking help with his fears, things are returning to the status quo. Janet's focus turns to the decisions and changes that are always considered at the…
As Book 5 ended: Oh my! That spot on the back of Janet's neck! What a shock for her to realize he had that power over her! It was an…
I remember this time so clearly. Janet suddenly felt the responsibility for others fall on her shoulders. And these others were families; husbands, wives, children. People she considered more experienced…
Now it's time to execute the plan and deal with the unexpected. -- Diane
Diane Osborne Williams
Offers a series of reminiscences and essays by the late Ted Williams on the themes of medicine (physical/spiritual/psychic healing). This title intertwines the lore and lifeways of his Tuscarora upbringing…
S Diane Williams Sprecher
Have you ever been bullied? Well, it is not a pleasant experience. You could be bullied by someone you know or by a stranger. And this bully may hurt you…
Richelle Putnam
By the time the Great Depression was well underway, Mississippi was still dealing with the lingering effects of the flood of 1927 and the Mississippi Valley drought of 1930. As…
The Impact of the Edwardian Castles in Wales publishes the proceedings of a conference held in 2007 which set out to review recent scholarship on castles that he built in…
Sherry Norfolk,Jane Stenson,Diane Williams
Consisting of a series of essays written by storytellers who work in the classroom, as well as teachers who use storytelling in the classroom, this title addresses specific curriculum areas…
This resource offers a series of grade-appropriate lessons that link storytelling in the classroom with the development of essential language skills.
Rust Gray Bradley
Love is a monster.
Diane Stanley,Peter Vennema
A brief biography of the world’s most famous playwright, using only historically correct information.
Diane Pelrine
This fully and richly illustrated book celebrates the outstanding collection of African ceramics held by the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art.
