Author: sallycronin
Life’s Rich Tapestry is a collection of verse, microfiction and short stories that explore many aspects of our human nature and the wonders of the natural world. Reflections on our earliest beginnings and what is yet to come, with characters as diverse as a French speaking elephant and a cyborg warrior.Finding the right number of syllables for a Haiku, Tanka, Etheree or Cinquain focuses the mind; … focuses the mind; as does 99 word microfiction, bringing a different level of intensity to storytelling. You will find stories about the past, the present and the future told in 17 syllables to…
The true story of Sam, a rough collie, written from his perspective. A tribute to a true friend and a genuine family member.Millions of families around the World believe that their pet, dog or cat is the most intelligent, beautiful and loyal friend that anyone could have. And they are absolutely right.From the first moment that I met Sam, when he was just three weeks old, his personality and … personality and charm shone from his button eyes. Like many pet owners, we were convinced he understood every word we spoke and he actually could say one or two himself.…
At 50 Imogen had been married for over 20 years, and was living in a big house, with money to spare. Suddenly she is traded-in for a younger model, a Fast-Tracker.Devastated, she hides away and indulges in binge eating. But then, when hope is almost gone, she meets a new friend and makes a journey to her past that helps her move on to her future.
Our legacy is not always about money or fame, but rather in the way that people remember our name after we have gone. In these sixteen short stories we discover the reasons why special men and women will stay in the hearts and minds of those who have met them. Romance, revenge and sacrifice all play their part in the lives of these characters.Kenneth watches the love of his life dance on New … on New Year’s Eve while Lily plants very special flowers every spring for her father. Martha helps out a work colleague as Norman steps back out…
The queen of Magia and her court have fled their sun filled Spanish homeland and the palace beneath the magnolia tree.Arriving on the backs of geese and swans, they seek sanctuary in the magic garden of The Storyteller who welcomes them to the Emerald Island, a place where rain is almost a daily feature.Grateful for their safe haven and the generosity of their host, the queen and her courtiers … and her courtiers embrace their new surroundings with delight.As the seasons change throughout the year, they come into contact with many of the human and animal inhabitants of the garden…
There are names that have been passed down through thousands of years which have powerful and deep-rooted meaning to their bearers. Other names have been adopted from other languages, cultures and from the big screen. They all have one thing in common. They are with us from birth until the grave and they are how we are known to everyone that we meet.There are classical names such as Adam, David … Adam, David and Sarah that will grace millions of babies in the future. There are also names that parents have invented or borrowed from places or events in their…