The Thread Collectors

Jacob and William have become fast friends.  They are standing in the middle of camp, talking music and preparing for their performance that night for the Union officers.  Music and a belief that all men should be free brought them together, but it’s the women they left behind that would connect their lives forever.  These … Continue reading The Thread Collectors

The Joy Luck Club

Four women living in California dealing with the challenges common in marriage, career, and family.  They are four first generation Chinese Americans living with their mother’s constant “advice” that doesn’t seem relevant.  They don’t see that their mothers were once daughters, pushing back on the advice of their own mothers while making their own way … Continue reading The Joy Luck Club

When Women Were Dragons

Alex is making dinner in the apartment she shares with her cousin Bea.  They’ve lived alone since Alex’s mom passed away and Bea’s mom disappeared, but this isn’t an easy life.  Alex’s dad set them up in this apartment, but he expected Alex to raise Bea while attending high school.  Between her own schoolwork and … Continue reading When Women Were Dragons

Same Time Next Year – Tessa Bailey

Britta has one goal tonight: keep control of the bar on New Years Eve.  Sluggers is the local hang out for college students, regulars for the neighborhood, and her half-brother’s minor league hockey team.  It’s when the team shows up that things get turned upside down for Britta.  The hunky Canadian on the team all … Continue reading Same Time Next Year – Tessa Bailey

Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus

All Victor wants is to get away from his experiment and forget it ever happened, but it haunts him.  It killed several people he loved.  Victor sees it everywhere he goes.  It looms over him like a curse until he decides to track down what remains and put an end to the chaos he created.  … Continue reading Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus