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| Literary Masters, Inc. Publicists for Short Stories, Books, Poems and Songs a division of Brand Masters, Inc. 100 Croatan Road Hertford, NC 27944 |
| We have decided to add a few, new members to our program to help promote the works of these and other self-published authors. These original, first-work SHORT STORIES represent an all new opportunity to support and encourage new, undiscovered authors at Literary Masters, Inc. We hope you will click on the links (PHOTO OR EXTENSION BUTTON) to their works, read and enjoy their fine craftsmanship and tell all of your friends just how good they are. It's an all new venue that we hope will brighten the day of all of these fine new authors and yours too. Enjoy! |
1. Richard L. Sassoon paints too and gives his paintings away to friends.
He taught at CCAC (Philosophy of Art), Naropa, Vajradhattu, Buddhist
(Philospophy/Psychology) and meditation. For us, his short story "The Fly" written in
his unique stream-of-consciousness style is absolutely riveting. Click on Richard's
visual and enjoy!
"THE FLY"
He taught at CCAC (Philosophy of Art), Naropa, Vajradhattu, Buddhist
(Philospophy/Psychology) and meditation. For us, his short story "The Fly" written in
his unique stream-of-consciousness style is absolutely riveting. Click on Richard's
visual and enjoy!
"THE FLY"
2. John Apple Bowman,III (a.k.a. Captain Apple Jack) is a retired U.S. Air Pilot
with over 50 years flying time including two tours in Vietnam where he piloted fighter
jets. As a retiree, he has crafted a nostalgic, period piece of star-crossed teenage lovers
that will touch anyone's heart who remembers his/her first love. A poignant ending
captures an old adage: "Beware what you wish for, for you may get it." Enjoy. And
now, another page from the Captain.
"FIRST KISS"
"THE TOMATO GARDEN"
with over 50 years flying time including two tours in Vietnam where he piloted fighter
jets. As a retiree, he has crafted a nostalgic, period piece of star-crossed teenage lovers
that will touch anyone's heart who remembers his/her first love. A poignant ending
captures an old adage: "Beware what you wish for, for you may get it." Enjoy. And
now, another page from the Captain.
"FIRST KISS"
"THE TOMATO GARDEN"
3. Melissa R. Mendelson is a proud former news reporter for a Long Island
newspaper. She has self-published two prose poetry collections, "Silent Dreams" and
"Tears of Sand". She has also written short stories both fiction and non, freelance
articles, lyrics, screenplays and fan fiction. "Ride Home" is but one of her many short
stories--offering a bone-chilling ride. Enjoy! CLICK HERE for the complete Novella.
"GLASS WINDOW"
"TRACING DREAMS"
"TRIAL"
newspaper. She has self-published two prose poetry collections, "Silent Dreams" and
"Tears of Sand". She has also written short stories both fiction and non, freelance
articles, lyrics, screenplays and fan fiction. "Ride Home" is but one of her many short
stories--offering a bone-chilling ride. Enjoy! CLICK HERE for the complete Novella.
"GLASS WINDOW"
"TRACING DREAMS"
"TRIAL"
4. Su Chang-Wu, the descendant of an Emperor of ancient China, was born in
America. Currently a teaching assistant in Theoretical Philosophy at the University of
Georgetown, Su Chang enjoys modern dance and writing. Her first effort "A Coat of
Many Colors," is a short story that retells the legend of a beautiful Chinese lowlander
who travels to The Great Wall of China during the reign of The First Emperor Qin
Shihuang. Enjoy.
"A COAT OF MANY COLORS"
"THE LION KING AND THE MOUSE"
"THE HE JADE"
"PASSING HIS OWN DOOR"
America. Currently a teaching assistant in Theoretical Philosophy at the University of
Georgetown, Su Chang enjoys modern dance and writing. Her first effort "A Coat of
Many Colors," is a short story that retells the legend of a beautiful Chinese lowlander
who travels to The Great Wall of China during the reign of The First Emperor Qin
Shihuang. Enjoy.
"A COAT OF MANY COLORS"
"THE LION KING AND THE MOUSE"
"THE HE JADE"
"PASSING HIS OWN DOOR"
Su Chang-Wu
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5. John E. Cashwell, has over forty years advertising, marketing and copy
writing experience, most notably responsible for helping to launch the Panasonic
brand to consumers in North America. A former US Marine and a graduate of Duke
University, John lives on the Albemarle Plantation in Hertford, North Carolina,
where he enjoys writing, fitness training and golf with his wife of forty-six years,
Ann M. Cashwell. His SS "Bearers" is his first at LMI. Enjoy.
"BEARERS"
"OUR STREET"
writing experience, most notably responsible for helping to launch the Panasonic
brand to consumers in North America. A former US Marine and a graduate of Duke
University, John lives on the Albemarle Plantation in Hertford, North Carolina,
where he enjoys writing, fitness training and golf with his wife of forty-six years,
Ann M. Cashwell. His SS "Bearers" is his first at LMI. Enjoy.
"BEARERS"
"OUR STREET"
7. Karen C. Vanderlaan, has two great passions: kids and horses. It is Karen's
personal mission to help kids in trouble and horses in trouble and get them all off to a
better start in life. Predictably, she grew up on a dairy farm in Vermont where she
attended a one-room schoolhouse for five years. And where she began riding horses
almost as soon as she could walk. In addition to being a fine writer, Karen is an
award-winning teacher specializing in "special needs" children. Enjoy.
"A MEASURE OF HEAVEN"
personal mission to help kids in trouble and horses in trouble and get them all off to a
better start in life. Predictably, she grew up on a dairy farm in Vermont where she
attended a one-room schoolhouse for five years. And where she began riding horses
almost as soon as she could walk. In addition to being a fine writer, Karen is an
award-winning teacher specializing in "special needs" children. Enjoy.
"A MEASURE OF HEAVEN"
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8. Alan V. Galloway, Master Chef at Galloway's on Fountaneau Street in
New Orleans makes short stories too. He was kind enough to allow us to post
an original here. And it won our first award for "Best Message" ***** in a short
story. If ever in "The Big Easy" you are invited to visit with Alan for a great breakfast
or dinner and hear some of his poetry, which he calls his literary desserts. And now
you can enjoy a second short story by Alan Galloway.
"BEADS" *****
"ICON"
New Orleans makes short stories too. He was kind enough to allow us to post
an original here. And it won our first award for "Best Message" ***** in a short
story. If ever in "The Big Easy" you are invited to visit with Alan for a great breakfast
or dinner and hear some of his poetry, which he calls his literary desserts. And now
you can enjoy a second short story by Alan Galloway.
"BEADS" *****
"ICON"
6. Frank W. Bosworth. An actor, director, producer, stand-up comic, poet,
street performer, lover of the short story, Frank understands that writing is the one
thread binding them, holding him, together. Writing is the one area he feels totally at
ease with all. Always the observer, FW has spent a lifetime with the notion he is on the
outside looking in. Everything gets noticed and noted, very little escapes. As ya'll will
see with his first short story here at LMI. Enjoy
"COWBOYS, INDIANS, ZANE GREY AND GEORGE"
"MONK FUNK"
street performer, lover of the short story, Frank understands that writing is the one
thread binding them, holding him, together. Writing is the one area he feels totally at
ease with all. Always the observer, FW has spent a lifetime with the notion he is on the
outside looking in. Everything gets noticed and noted, very little escapes. As ya'll will
see with his first short story here at LMI. Enjoy
"COWBOYS, INDIANS, ZANE GREY AND GEORGE"
"MONK FUNK"
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9. Barbara A, Sabo, A former senior lawyer for the George H. Bush Justice
Department, Barbara is the retired mother of five with seven grandchildren. Her
current passions include writing, visiting with her extended family, golf (she plays
to a 10 handicap) and sailing her 45 foot Morgan Catalina Sloop with her husband
Chandler on Belmont Bay. She writes great reviews, so we are delighted to post one
of her many short stories here, finally, after so many appeals to her literary legacy.
Enjoy.
"I BROKE MY LEFT FOOT"
"BELMONT BAY"
Department, Barbara is the retired mother of five with seven grandchildren. Her
current passions include writing, visiting with her extended family, golf (she plays
to a 10 handicap) and sailing her 45 foot Morgan Catalina Sloop with her husband
Chandler on Belmont Bay. She writes great reviews, so we are delighted to post one
of her many short stories here, finally, after so many appeals to her literary legacy.
Enjoy.
"I BROKE MY LEFT FOOT"
"BELMONT BAY"
10. David W. Carpenter, a retired former Senior Vice President with the
Liberty Mutual Insurance Corporation, Dave currently runs a "tight" proof reading
service (Carpenter Proof Reading, Inc.) in Clayton, NC. He also enjoys a good game
of golf, The Senior Games, and bowling with his wife of fifty yeas Janice E. Carpenter.
He was a great help to us in publishing Toishan and we are happy to post the first in a
collection of short stories about his Great Uncle Jack here. Enjoy.
"MY GREAT UNCLE JACK AND THE GREAT BROWN BEAR"
"MY GREAT UNCLE JACK AND THE PULLET SURPRISE"
Liberty Mutual Insurance Corporation, Dave currently runs a "tight" proof reading
service (Carpenter Proof Reading, Inc.) in Clayton, NC. He also enjoys a good game
of golf, The Senior Games, and bowling with his wife of fifty yeas Janice E. Carpenter.
He was a great help to us in publishing Toishan and we are happy to post the first in a
collection of short stories about his Great Uncle Jack here. Enjoy.
"MY GREAT UNCLE JACK AND THE GREAT BROWN BEAR"
"MY GREAT UNCLE JACK AND THE PULLET SURPRISE"
11. Jean Ann Morgan, musician, writer, educator, Jean Ann is currently CEO of
her own Interior Design Company located in the horse hills of Bernardsville, NJ where
she specializes in helping owners of old homes restore their homes to their original
historic and natural beauty. She also finds time to write poems, short stories, music,
and her reviews are terrific. She joins LMI after much cajoling and we are delighted to
post one of her many fine works right here. Enjoy
"THE FAMILY CLOCK"
"THE SILVER BIKE"
her own Interior Design Company located in the horse hills of Bernardsville, NJ where
she specializes in helping owners of old homes restore their homes to their original
historic and natural beauty. She also finds time to write poems, short stories, music,
and her reviews are terrific. She joins LMI after much cajoling and we are delighted to
post one of her many fine works right here. Enjoy
"THE FAMILY CLOCK"
"THE SILVER BIKE"
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12. Anthony M. Gullatta, a stone mason and horticulturist, Tony has returned
to his roots in Brooklyn, NY, where he is currently refurbishing an original rent-free
brownstone along the East River near the pylons of the Brooklyn Bridge. His current
home, Stonewall Hall, has become the love of his life which he pursues daily with the
help of his wife of thirty years (and childhood sweetheart) Maryanne Z. Gullatta. For
pleasure, he hand carves replicas of old, historic sailing ships, writes poetry and an
occasional short story, one of which we are most happy to post here. Enjoy! And now,
"Avilana." Bring a well-iced beverage to every reading, and then enjoy!
"ABOARD THE CALIFORNIA"
"AVILANA"
to his roots in Brooklyn, NY, where he is currently refurbishing an original rent-free
brownstone along the East River near the pylons of the Brooklyn Bridge. His current
home, Stonewall Hall, has become the love of his life which he pursues daily with the
help of his wife of thirty years (and childhood sweetheart) Maryanne Z. Gullatta. For
pleasure, he hand carves replicas of old, historic sailing ships, writes poetry and an
occasional short story, one of which we are most happy to post here. Enjoy! And now,
"Avilana." Bring a well-iced beverage to every reading, and then enjoy!
"ABOARD THE CALIFORNIA"
"AVILANA"
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13. Chika Victor Onyenezi is an editor at Authorme.com and a writer with
great passion. He writes of the history his homeland and his people because he feels
that is more important than writing about modern day hoods. "I think a writer should
be free to choose his story and not be criticized for the stories he makes." Chika's
short story "A Bleak of Taste" reads more like truth than fiction. Enjoy! And now, a
new Novella: "Whiteman's Blood" by Onyenezi. Enjoy!
"A BLEAK OF TASTE"
"WHITEMAN'S BLOOD"
great passion. He writes of the history his homeland and his people because he feels
that is more important than writing about modern day hoods. "I think a writer should
be free to choose his story and not be criticized for the stories he makes." Chika's
short story "A Bleak of Taste" reads more like truth than fiction. Enjoy! And now, a
new Novella: "Whiteman's Blood" by Onyenezi. Enjoy!
"A BLEAK OF TASTE"
"WHITEMAN'S BLOOD"
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14. Michelle Z. Banda, A native of Argentina and mother of two, Michelle Z.
Banda is currently a head Anesthesiologist at the Jordan-Young Institute in Virginia
Beach, VA where she assists in knee, hip and shoulder replacement surgery. She is a
graduate of Virginia Medical School where she received her degree in nursing before
continuing her education at Saint Francis Medical Hospital in Roslyn, NY. She is an
avid writer and producer of numerous prose poems. Her first short story for LMI, "So
Kids Won't Have to Mow The Lawn" is a delight. Enjoy! More Banda, enjoy!
"SO KIDS WON'T HAVE TO MOW THE LAWN"
"A TRIPLE SCOOP FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE"
"50TH ANNIVERSARY"
Banda is currently a head Anesthesiologist at the Jordan-Young Institute in Virginia
Beach, VA where she assists in knee, hip and shoulder replacement surgery. She is a
graduate of Virginia Medical School where she received her degree in nursing before
continuing her education at Saint Francis Medical Hospital in Roslyn, NY. She is an
avid writer and producer of numerous prose poems. Her first short story for LMI, "So
Kids Won't Have to Mow The Lawn" is a delight. Enjoy! More Banda, enjoy!
"SO KIDS WON'T HAVE TO MOW THE LAWN"
"A TRIPLE SCOOP FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE"
"50TH ANNIVERSARY"
"TRACING DREAMS" by melissa
"50th ANNIVERSARY" by michelle