A Collection of Short Stories

As an author I don’t have a set type of material that I write about. I like science fiction, and I have a science fiction book published. I was working on three other different types of books when my wife, Diane, suggested that I write a book of short stories, some of which would be suitable reading for young people and for reading to children. Later that day I was doing a photo shoot and an interview for the Chattanooga Times Free Press, and during the interview was asked what made me decide to become an author. I told them that living in this area I had become interested in the Civil War. Also being in the military I always analyzed what both sides did in the battles, and made a mental exercise of determining what could have changed the outcomes. Over the years I had come up with a strategy that the South could have used to win the war, and wanted to write about it. Further I stated that I liked telling stories to my children and grandchildren.

SYNOPSIS OF EACH STORY The Buffalo Hunt Two young Indian girls participate on their first buffalo hunt. Read how they enjoy life in an Indian village, and read about the many benefits the buffalo provide the people. Also see the dangers that can arise on a buffalo hunt and the bravery displayed by the little girls. The Medicine Man A medicine man is sent to a prehistoric Indian village to help the people advance and to rid them of their harmful superstitions. Find out what he does, and where he comes from. Good Times At Nanny and Poppy’s House Read about the things to do at Nanny and Poppy’s house, and how much fun their grandchildren have while visiting. Interesting Things That Animals Do This is a story about the things that animals do. Some you may be aware of, and some may be new to you. The Adventures of a Boy Called Rusty Here’s a story about the many and varied adventures of a young boy. Read about his Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer type adventures, especially his encounter with the “Hairy Creature” and the “Mysterious Creature”. Bear Attack A pioneer family travels from Virginia to set up a new home in Georgia. Read how they work together and build their homestead culminating in an encounter with a ferocious grizzly bear. A Pair of Hands An artifact hunter finds something unusual on his outing. Find out what it is and the history behind it. The Cannon Read this true story and find out the secret of a real Civil War cannon. Help From the Past An Eskimo boy takes a dangerous shortcut across a glacier during a blizzard. Read about what he finds and how it helps him. A Rip in Time A young fisherman enjoying a fishing trip near his home encounters a troop of Confederate Cavalry reenactors, or are they? This story includes an account of the Battle of Chickamauga and the Battle of Missionary Ridge, with the author’s opinion of what General Bragg should have done to produce a positive outcome for the Confederate Army. Mars Mission This is a story about the first manned mission to Mars. Read about the Author’s idea of what might take place, and find out who is telling the story about the mission. The Burial Indian artifact hunters enjoying a hobby that is educational, provides a lot of exercise and beautiful scenery, make a surprising find. Find out what they found, and where they found it. Olander This is a story about the development of a civilization. On a planet ruled by barbarians read how one clan advances and imposes peace and prosperity, while forming a nation.