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  Out of the Woods

  E. Christopher Clark

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  On one side of the forest lay the lands of psychological realism. On the other rest the realms of fantasy and fabulism. And in the long shadows of the trees themselves…  
  Three sons send their father to Valhalla in his old jalopy. A rusted robot waits on the stone wall by a child’s bus stop. An undertaker is one coin short at the river Styx. And in the bookending stories “Anything But Pure” and “Receding,” a soldier seeks to unbury stories once lost to a winter of war. 
  Fathers and the daughters they find, girls and the dogs they've loved, and a woman from Kansas with a cyclone in her heart—each discovers what happens when people go too far, love too hard, and take too much on their way Out of the Woods. 
  But will they learn from what they learn? Will they grow. And will you? 
  Out of the Woods is a short story collection by E. Christopher Clark. If you liked Carmen Maria Machado’s Her Body and Other Parties, Lincoln Michel’s Upright Beasts, or Luke Geddes’ I Am a Magical Teenage Princess, you’ll love this genre-bending blend of hypnotic fictions inspired by those three great works.  
  Buy Out of the Woods and begin your journey today!

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  Female Short Story The - A...

  Susan Glaspell, Radclyffe Hall,...

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  A wise man once said ‘The safest place for a child is in the arms of his mother’s voice’.  This is a perfect place to start our anthology of female short stories. 
   
  Some of our earliest memories are of our mothers telling us bedtime stories. This is not to demote the value of fathers but more to promote the often-overshadowed talents of the gentler sex. 
   
  Perhaps ‘gentler’ is a word that we should re-evaluate. In the course of literary history it is men who dominated by opportunity and with their stranglehold on the resources, both financial and technological, who brought their words to a wider audience.  Men often placed women on a pedestal from where their talented words would not threaten their own.   
   
  In these stories we begin with the original disrupter and renegade author Aphra Behn.  A peek at her c.v. shows an astounding capacity and leaves us wondering at just how she did all that. 
   
  In those less modern days to be a woman, even ennobled, was to be seen as second class.  You literally were chattel and had almost no rights in marriage.  As Charlotte Smith famously said your role as wife was little more than ‘legal prostitute’.  From such a despicable place these authors have used their talents and ideas and helped redress that situation.   
   
  Slowly at first.  Privately printed, often anonymously or under the cloak of a male pseudonym their words spread.  Their stories admired and, usually, their role still obscured from rightful acknowledgement. 
   
  Aided by more advanced technology, the 1700’s began to see a steady stream of female writers until by the 1900’s mass market publishing saw short stories by female authors from all the strata of society being avidly read by everyone.  Their names are a rollcall of talent and ‘can do’ spirit and society is richer for their works.   
   
  In literature at least women are now acknowledged as equals, true behind the scenes little has changed but if (and to mis-quote Jane Austen) there is one universal truth, it is that ideas change society.  These women’s most certainly did and will continue to do so as they easily write across genres, from horror and ghost stories to tender tales of love and making your way in society’s often grueling rut.  They will not be silenced, their ideas and passion move emotions, thoughts and perhaps more importantly our ingrained view of what every individual human being is capable of.    
   
  It is because of their desire to speak out, their desire to add their talents to the bias around them that we perhaps live in more enlightened, almost equal, times.   
   
  Within these stories you will also find very occasional examples of historical prejudice.  A few words here and there which in today’s world some may find inappropriate or even offensive.  It is not our intention to make anyone uncomfortable but to show that the world in order to change must reconcile itself to the actual truth rather than put it out of sight.  Context is everything, both to understand and to illuminate the path forward.  The author’s words are set, our reaction to them encourages our change. 
   
  01 - The Female Short Story. A Chronological History - An Introduction - Volume 9 
  02 - White Bread by Zona Gale 
  03 - A Redeeming Sacrifice by Lucy Maud Montgomery 
  04 - The Stones of the Village by Alice Dunbar Nelson 
  05 - A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell 
  06 - Couching at the Door by D K Broster 
  07 - Devereux's Last Smoke by Izola Forrester 
  08 - The Octoroon's Revenge by Ruth D Todd 
  09 - Guests Unexpected. A Thanksgiving Story by Maude K Griffin 
  10 - Miss Ogilivy Finds Herself by Radclyffe Hall 
  11 - The Mystery of the Gables by Elsie Norris 
  12 - Blessed Are the Meek by Mary Webb 
  13 - Those Who Wait by Ethel Dell 
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  Morning and Evening Thoughts

  James Allen

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  James Allen (1864-1912) was one of the pioneers of the New Thought movement, the primary aim of which was to fuse the principles of psychology, philosophy, and religion into a protocol that could be applied to everyday life. Allen's works, in particular the celebrated treatise on the power of thought, As a Man Thinketh, have become established classics of motivational literature and have provided the foundation material for many programs in the self-help industry. Morning and Evening Thoughts is a collection of short sayings and verses from Allen's works, a section being apportioned for each day of the month. Although the book was compiled as an aid to reflection and meditation for the spiritual seeker, it also contains much material that is of practical use for all in dealing with the challenges of everyday life.

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  Whilomville Stories

  Stephen Crane

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  This collection consists of thirteen stories. The stories are set in the mythical town of Whilomville used by Stephen Crane for many of his best stories.  They appeared in Harper's New Monthly Magazine between 1899 and 1900.  The writing is crisp, the stories are poignant and funny (usually) and always tell us something about our quirky human nature.   - Summary by Phil chenevert

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  The Blind Man

  D H Lawrence

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  'The Blind Man' is a delicate study of a loving relationship blighted by the man's blindness and disfigurement in the first world war. The arrival of an old friend of the woman brings into the open feelings and fears previously suppressed.

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  Rocky and Dog Go To The Beach -...

  Stephen Stratford

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  Embark on a delightful beach escapade with Rocky and Dog, the cherished characters from Stephen Stratford's captivating children's rhyming picture book series. As your little ones turn each mesmerising page, they'll revel in the unexpected twists and humorous escapades of their favourite canine duo. The engrossing rhyming narrative pairs perfectly with vivid illustrations, making this enchanting tale an ideal read for young children in the UK. Ignite their imaginations and keep them chortling for more with the delightful adventures of Rocky and Dog. 
  Set sail on this magical voyage to the seaside, where your children will encounter a vividly illustrated world of hidden treasures, soaring seagulls, and sandy paws. Each engaging scene brings the whimsical words to life, as our two protagonists, Rocky and Dog, teach important lessons on friendship, cooperation, and perseverance. The clever wordplay, entertaining plot, and delightful rhymes will keep young readers engaged, while the warmth of the story will resonate with both children and adults alike. 
  Parents, guardians, and educators will appreciate the subtle moral undertones woven into each tale. With themes such as courage, teamwork, and kindness, the Rocky and Dog series creates the perfect opportunity for meaningful conversations with your children about character building and personal growth.

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