The engaging stories in "POSSOONS" explore, with both quirky
humor and poignancy, the ever-evolving landscapes of the heart.
Characters from twenty to sixty, male and female, gay and straight,
substantial and ethereal navigate relationship, love, and loss.
In "Not About Tahiti," a housewife who yearns to visit the South
Seas cultivates a tropical paradise around her husband's recliner.
In "Harry Meets The Goddess," a divorced car salesman fantasizes
about writing letters to Penthouse, but gets more than he ever
dreamed of when a goddess named Lu materializes in the front seat
of his Oldsmobile. In "Possoons," a woman tries to make sense of
the fact that her perfect lover left because he was too happy. And
in "Restoration," a painter who has been unable to touch brush to
canvas since the death of his partner finds creative
resurrection.
These and the other stories in this collection will evoke a
laugh, a tear, and perhaps new possibilities to ponder.
REVIEWS
"Rachelle Roger's bailiwick is the dram of magic that makes life
bearable when romance disappoints. She deals in the heavenly
intercession, the unaccountable coincidence, the sudden surge of
whimsy that sends dependable people off on flights of fancy that
bewilder their loved ones. The stories in "Possoons" are wise,
funny, and uplifting, and I highly recommend them."
- Susan Hasler, author of Intelligence
"The delicately crafted and often sassy stories in Possoons
examine the mystery and magic of the heart, the courage to love,
the willingness, if necessary, to fail, and the ultimate triumph of
taking the risk."
- Phillip Gardner, author of Someone To Crawl Back To
"Rachelle Rogers has produced a heterogeneous collection of
short stories that will entertain and amuse readers. The short
quips in "Possoons" are really studies in human nature; from the
sixty something Eva to the gay Julian this author brings her
characters to life. In a few sentences we see deep into the psyche
and the hearts of the people in the story. Whether happy or sad,
grieving or rejoicing, the reader becomes part of the story through
empathy and understanding. Bravo Ms. Rogers, this collection is
highly recommended."
- Shirley A. Roe, Allbooks Review Int.
General
Imprint: |
Inwordbound Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2011 |
First published: |
July 2011 |
Authors: |
Rachelle Rogers
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Dimensions: |
203 x 133 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
132 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-615-49465-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Special features >
Short stories
|
LSN: |
0-615-49465-X |
Barcode: |
9780615494654 |
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