John and Mary's candy store was one of four in the magical place known as Red Hook in Brooklyn, New York, in the 60s and 70s. While the others sold only candy, John and Mary's included a soda fountain with a counter and offered other items such as ice cream, coffee, and cigarettes. It became a favorite hangout of the locals and some other no-so-savory characters. The author weaves a story based on real-life people in this unique setting, giving the reader a firsthand view of what life was like in Brooklyn in those days. Enjoy your journey through the candy store of twists and turns, where a sense of humor was a must to survive.
The greatest fear we have is death. What happens when we die? No one knows for sure because no one has ever come back to tell us. But that's not really true. Someone died, and came back and he tells his story in the pages of this book. Imagine, actually experiencing the "other side" and living to tell about it. Imagine being able to speak with those who have gone before, on a phone, by calling an old telephone number. Yes Jeremy Storyteller, died and came back, but he didn't come back alone. Beware of what came with him.
This book is not a biography. I consider them to often times have too much dull material in them. Instead, this is a compilation of dozens and dozens of interesting, even spell binding events in my life, so much so, that readers tell me there isn't a dull paragraph in the 221 pages of my book! In addition to being very readable, I actually believe that any thoughtful person who reads this and wants to, can easily learn how to become physically stronger, mentally more serene and courageous, and even adept at becoming more spiritually oriented." So I say to you, "Read and enjoy!
The short story is alive and well. With this collection Upton examines the triumphs, the tragedies, and the folly of human existence. From the sad to the hilarious, from the everyday to the bizarre-- Upton covers it all, spinning beautifully written tales filled with insights for the reader to ponder long after the story is read.
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. This is a dimension of imagination. In the case of these stories, it is THE 2nd TIME where author Tom Sawyer’s imagination takes flight in an explosive follow-up to IN ROD WE TRUST, a collection of stories uniquely inspired by Rod Serling's THE TWILIGHT ZONE television series. Mr. Sawyer, as a celebrated Michigan horror and science fiction fiction author over many years past, presents to you further thrilling tales that will not only entertain, enchant, and leave you mesmerized, but guaranteed to completely pull you in and freak you out....which is exactly what fervent fans of Serling's The Twilight Zone fully expect!
A Classic Father-Daughter Love Story by Colonel Tom Kelly. Selected Childhood chapters from; Dealer’s Choice, Better on A Rising Tide, A Year Outside, The Boat, & A Few Loose Chapters. “Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale, her infinite variety.” -William Shakespeare
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