"Best Short Stories & More" by AZ Writers contains 77 captivating stories written by 45 established authors possessing an outstanding range of talent. Unlike many other Short Story collections; in this book, the reader will experience the writing voice and style of many authors. Whereas in most other collections the reader is confronted with a dozen or more stories written by one author who writes stories with the same voice, the same style, and usually with the same plot, which after a story or two, become quite boring. Or, as in some other collections, the reader will find stories written 100 years ago by authors who are no longer with us. In "Short Stories & More" by AZ Writers, the reader will find a contemporary multi-genre collection of stories by dozens of authors who are still, as of this writing, on the green side of the grass. Short Stories & More by AZ Writers includes memoir stories, historical fiction, creative non-fiction, and many other well-written pieces that will amuse, intrigue and mystify the reader. A few of these stories may make you laugh, and a few may bring a tear to your eye. In this collection, you will find well-crafted stories with irony, sarcasm, adventure, mystery, crime, and a couple of stories with a bit of romance. This collection also includes 40+ non-abstract poems created by 25 established and emerging poets, who, in their own poetic style, have written poems that tell a story.Below are two reviews from Best Selling Authors who have read, "Short Stories and More" by AZ Writers. Mike Rothmiller Writes--"Short Stories and More by AZ Writers is an impressive collection of stories and sonnets written by an eclectic group of Arizona writers. You'll laugh, you'll cry and more importantly, you'll enjoy the book. The wide-ranging subjects hold your interest and make the reader eager to continue. It's well worth your time."- New York Times Best Selling Author Mike RothmillerSam Barone Writes--"Not much is assured in life or literature, but here's one guarantee you can count on - in this collection of stories and poems you will find several that will make you glad you bought the book. AZ Writers have produced an impressive body of work. One story made me laugh aloud, another brought back nearly forgotten memories, and one touched my heart. So, your favorite stories and poems, the ones that will reach out only to you, are waiting for your discovery."Best Selling Author-Sam Barone *Sam Barone has written more than a dozen books. His books have been translated into sixteen languages and they have been sold in more than 60 countries throughout the world. Sam's quarter of a million readers are anxiously awaiting his next book.

The Large Print Edition of "Best Short Stories Book One" by AZ Writers contains over 40 captivating stories written by 37 different authors possessing an outstanding range of talent. Unlike many other Short Story collections, in this book, the reader will experience the writing voice and style of many authors. Whereas in most other collections the reader is confronted with a dozen or more stories written by one author who writes stories with the same voice, the same style, and with the same plot, which after a story or two, becomes quite boring. Or, as in many other collections, the reader will find stories written 100 years ago by authors who are no longer with us. In "Best Short Stories Book One" by AZ Writers, the reader will find a contemporary multi-genre collection of stories by dozens of authors who are still, as of this writing, on the green side of the grass. AZ Writers "Best Short Stories Book One" includes memoir stories, historical fiction, creative non-fiction, and many other well-written pieces that will amuse, intrigue, and captivate the reader. A few of these stories may make you laugh, and a few may bring a tear to your eye. In this collection, you will find well-crafted stories with irony, sarcasm, adventure, mystery, crime, and a couple of stories with a bit of romance.

"Best Short Stories Book Two" by AZ Writers contains 34 captivating stories written by more than 20 different authors possessing an outstanding range of talent. Unlike many other Short Story collections, in this book, the reader will experience the writing voice and style of many authors. Whereas in most other collections the reader is confronted with a dozen or more stories written by one author who writes stories with the same voice, the same style, and usually with the same plot, which after a story or two, become quite boring. Or, as in some other collections, the reader will find stories written 100 years ago by authors who are no longer with us. In "Best Short Stories Book Two" the reader will find a contemporary multi-genre collection of stories by dozens of authors who are still, as of this writing, on the green side of the grass. This collection of Short Stories includes memoir stories, historical fiction, creative non-fiction, and many other well-written pieces that will amuse, intrigue and captivate the reader. A few of these stories may make you laugh, and a few may bring a tear to your eye. In this collection, you will find well-crafted stories with irony, sarcasm, adventure, mystery, crime, and a couple of stories with a bit of romance.

Once upon a time a jealous girl stole a magical artifact from a museum to eliminate her competition. In the Rocky Mountains, a man studies a woman raised by wolves, but soon watching won't be enough. Tonight, you might find yourself in a fairy tale of your own. Will you answer magic's call?

"Best Short Stories Book Two" by AZ Writers contains 34 captivating stories written by more than 20 different authors possessing an outstanding range of talent. Unlike many other Short Story collections, in this book, the reader will experience the writing voice and style of many authors. Whereas in most other collections the reader is confronted with a dozen or more Stories written by one author who writes stories with the same voice, the same style, and usually with the same plot, which after a story or two, become quite boring. Or, as in some other collections, the reader will find Stories written 100 years ago by authors who are no longer with us. In "Best Short Stories" by AZ Writers, the reader will find a contemporary multi-genre collection of Stories by more than 20 authors who are still, as of this writing, on the green side of the grass. AZ Writers "Best Short Stories" Book II includes memoir stories, historical fiction, creative non-fiction, and many other well-written pieces that will amuse, intrigue and captivate the reader. A few of these stories may make you laugh, and a few may bring a tear to your eye. In this collection, you will find well-crafted stories with irony, sarcasm, adventure, mystery, crime, and a couple of stories with a bit of romance.

FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION In the nine expansive, searching stories of A Lucky Man, fathers and sons attempt to salvage relationships with friends and family members and confront mistakes made in the past. An imaginative young boy from the Bronx goes swimming with his group from day camp at a backyard pool in the suburbs, and faces the effects of power and privilege in ways he can barely grasp. A teen intent on proving himself a man through the all-night revel of J’Ouvert can’t help but look out for his impressionable younger brother. A pair of college boys on the prowl follow two girls home from a party and have to own the uncomfortable truth of their desires. And at a capoeira conference, two brothers grapple with how to tell the story of their family, caught in the dance of their painful, fractured history. Jamel Brinkley’s stories, in a debut that announces the arrival of a significant new voice, reflect the tenderness and vulnerability of black men and boys whose hopes sometimes betray them, especially in a world shaped by race, gender, and class—where luck may be the greatest fiction of all.

From the author of Hotel Obscure ... Once an opulent hotel for lovers of the Hollywood lifestyle, today the imposing building survives, somewhere, as an apartment house for those who wait. Not all know what they're waiting for, but the residents live in flawed concert with those of undetermined existence, among relics of the past, as they wait for answers, for lost loved ones, and for purpose. While the stories feature different characters, many of whom are recurring, each tale couples with its own unique reality ... and is narrated by Conrad, the "grand master." There is an overall story arc: part literary fiction, part Twilight Zone ... both with a healthy dose of dark humor. If you step inside, you'll meet Ava Elisabeth, now in her 80s. After 40 years in Paris, she has returned. But why? Darah, the owner, is tormented by the sudden reappearance of her estranged mother, Millicent. Kenny finds a way to overcome the despair of his missing wife. Fiona lives in the shadow of her once-famous, movie-star mother. Former Santa, Alejandro, punishes himself with solitude and sadness. A disturbed woman, Carolyn, waits for her TV prince to come. And Lee is tortured by random people who slide down walls near his fourth-floor apartment. Under the same roof, each soul has a different story ... but all live in The Waiting House. NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: I write characters as I hear them speak to me. Some of these stories contain non-gratuitous expletives and sexual references. If this is not to your liking, please don't read this book. Thank you.