In this debut collection of stories, Jim Breslin explores the soul of suburbia; the disenfranchised and the desperate. The characters in these twenty-one stories struggle to mend relationships and find redemption. A man is tempted by memories when his drunk ex-wife pays a surprise visit. A couple wrestles with their fruitless attempts to have children. An eccentric homeowner issues a series of comical concerns to his lawn care company. A husband tests the reciprocity of his wife's love only to find himself in the throes of a dangerous free fall. Sometimes funny, often sad, the unsettling...

These sixteen stories from authors who live and work in Chester County, Pennsylvania, explore our common history and shared bonds. The collection includes stories about people in transition, struggling to find their place and peace in the community they live in. They are tales about love and loss, violence and heartbreak. The collection features new stories by: Virginia Beards, Jim Breslin, Robb Cadigan, Wayne Anthony Conaway, Peter Cunniffe, Michael Dolan, Ronald D. Giles, Terry Heyman, Joan Hill, Nicole Valentine, Jacob Asher Michael, Eli Silberman and Christine Yurick.

Jake Meecham has been dropped down a rabbit hole. As a new production assistant at "Shoplandia," he quickly realizes America's third largest home shopping channel is much more than smiling show hosts, quantity counters and sparkling jewelry. Everyone visiting the live studio-reality TV stars, beloved country musicians, drunk baseball icons and A-Team actors-is striving to cash in on their own version of the American Dream. Meanwhile, a motivational guru inspires manager Warren to plot out a life-changing career strategy and fledgling show host Renee searches deep to find her "sales gene."...

"West Chester Story Slam is a mix of brilliant comedic awesomeness and Philly sport fan-style rowdiness." - Steve Clark, Two-time "Best Storyteller in Philadelphia" "The live stories are heartbreaking and hilarious. West Chester Story Slam is a great night out for anyone who loves a good story." - Kelly Simmons, author of The Bird House "West Chester Story Slam is a fun live event powered by the insightful tales of impressive storytellers." - John Dixon, Author of Phoenix Island, the inspiration for CBS's Intelligence "West Chester Story Slam is just one more reason to love life in the...