Triumph: Collected Stories

ISBN-13: 9782955069011 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 166 str.

Lizzie Harwood; Jennifer Butler

Opis

A bouquet of quirky short stories told with intrigue and humor.

#1 Hot Release in Amazon France Kindle: Short Stories and #2 Bestseller in Amazon France Kindle: Short Stories

"Triumph: Collected Stories" offers a glimpse into the lives of contemporary women around the world on the verge of breakdowns or breakthroughs.

Who doesn't know a gone girl or a complicated woman? A mother, sister, friend, or even that girl who looks back at you in the mirror. Love or defriend them, we all know them.

In these interconnected short stories, you'll meet a gang of gutsy gals, mothers-on-the-edge and anti-heroines, including Betty and Alabama, who feature in the forthcoming suspense series, "Polaroids."

Interview with the Author

Q: What makes this short story collection special?

A: I wanted to put a variety of stories into one compelling book: there's some suspense, some coming of age tales, quirky romance, unreliable narrators, oddball families, women's friendships, even some travel humor. But what ties it all together are strong female protagonists and compelling literary fiction. Above all, I've written stories to keep readers turning pages.

Q: Why should readers give "Triumph: Collected Stories" a try?

A: "Triumph" is a relatively short read but packs a punch. It reached #1 Hot New Releases for Short Stories (France) and #2 Bestseller in the same category. It's ideal for a book club where you can discuss which narrator you are secretly like: Are you a "Skye," "Faye," "Krista," or--heaven forbid--a "Stephanie"?

Ultimately, "Triumph" appeals to readers who enjoy quirky comedy, a little mystery / suspense, and stories of women in pivotal moments. It's also a glimpse into vastly different landscapes: exotic New Zealand, chic Paris and Rome, soulful India, and Southern Ontario Gothic.

Q: Can readers look out for more from you soon? A: Yes I'm in the forthcoming anthology "Legacy" published by Velvet Morning Press, plus a memoir "Xamnesia" that traces leaving New Zealand to work in Asia before making my home in Paris... and my suspense series "Polaroids" kicks off with book one late in 2015.

"Thank you for reading "

Categories for "Triumph: Collected Stories"

-Literary fiction
-Quirky short stories
-Women's friendships
-Short story collections mystery
"For readers interested in quirky short stories, quirky mystery, quirky comedy, France contemporary fiction, New Zealand fiction, coming of age themes, women's friendship literary fiction, strong female protagonists."