Storytelling Anthology

New York Times Bestseller ""There is no writer quite like Dolly Alderton working today and very soon the world will know it.” —Lisa Taddeo, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Three Women “Dolly Alderton has always been a sparkling Roman candle of talent. She is funny, smart, and...

Pour yourself a cup of something warm and settle into a world where kitchens glow with laughter, memories linger around the table, and gratitude fills every room. Short Stories for Seniors with Humor and Heart is a delightful collection of easy-to-read, large-print short stories that capture the magic of Thanksgiving and the beauty of everyday kindness. From the chaos of a family feast gone sideways to the quiet comfort of a shared meal, each tale celebrates gratitude, connection, and the simple joy of being together. 🎁 The perfect gift for parents, grandparents, or anyone who loves feel...

The best-selling author of A Chip Off the Old Black, Black is the New Green, and many more is black for another round of gut-busting stories and essays. This time round, Arthur Black turns his critical eye and warped funny bone to the world beyond Salt Spring Island, lambasting the amateur ballplayer who sued because the sun was in his eyes, the craze for blood sports and our anachronistic fetish for suits and ties.

Behind every doorknob, umbrella, old key, cracked mug, or forgotten trinket lies a story waiting to be told. The Secret History of Ordinary Objects explores the quiet magic hidden in plain sight—how everyday items shape lives, alter fates, and hold memories long after people forget them. In this enchanting collection of short stories, ordinary objects become silent witnesses to love, loss, hope, fear, and unexpected turning points. A worn umbrella that chooses who it protects. A doorknob that changes its feel depending on the truth behind it. A lost house key that finds its way to the ...

Step into a world of wit, wisdom, and wild misadventures in Fools, Frogs, & Folktales, a delightful collection of American short stories that celebrate the humor, quirks, and tall tales of generations past. This anthology gathers twenty timeless stories from literary greats like Mark Twain, O. Henry, and Jack London, alongside other masterful storytellers whose words bring to life the foolish, the clever, and the downright peculiar.

From the internationally bestselling author of The Disappeared comes a profound meditation on the cultural impact of storytelling and testimony in five intimate and illuminating essays. In this moving collection, critically acclaimed novelist Kim Echlin examines how we turn to literature to...

The Best Audio Storytelling is a new collection of thirteen of the year’s best nonfiction audio stories from podcasters, radio journalists, authors, independent creators, and more. The stories within this anthology transport you to a lush garden, to life in prison, to a cruise ship bar, and even into outer space. Curated by Pushkin Industries Executive Editor Julia Barton, a longtime editor of podcasts and radio, with a foreword by lifelong audio junkie David Sedaris, The Best Audio Storytelling is a celebration of the most innovative and powerful audio storytelling of the year.

Demonstrating once again why he is one of Canada's most loved jokesters, Black masterfully captures the laughter that often bursts out of the seams of everyday life. From an unexpected drag race to a Google search for a picture of the illusive "Arthur the Meek", you just never know when a regular day is going to turn into comedic genius. Black provides uproarious insight into uses a matador might have for a teacup, mango, or simply some paper towel....

Haunted Voices – a bold and ambitious anthology – showcases some of Scotland’s best oral storytellers, from archived stories of past masters to the work of contemporary performers, and their most disturbing tales of terror.

Si estamos compartiendo una oportunidad de negocio con un nuevo prospecto, orientando a un equipo de trabajo o aconsejando a un hijo, nuestro objetivo no es solo informar. Cuando comunicamos cualquier tipo de información—llámalo propuesta, plan, consejo, proyecto o enseñanza—nuestra intención es motivar a otros a actuar; queremos enseñar, influir y persuadir. Descubre cómo crear y contar tus propias historias, ya sea que lo hagas para construir negocios o para establecer puentes de comunicación con quienes te rodean.

Discover Stories That Stir the Soul, Challenge the Mind, and Uplift the Spirit Creative Inspirations Vol. 2 by Gerald C. Anderson, Sr. is a powerful anthology of 25 unforgettable short stories that journey across the full spectrum of human experience—faith, love, redemption, danger, and the untamed edges of imagination. In this dynamic collection, Anderson masterfully blends genres—Christian fiction, science fiction, mystery, romance, drama, and suspense—to craft emotionally rich narratives that reflect the triumphs and struggles of everyday people. Whether it’s a grieving daughter ...

Having a lack of confidence is a tough feeling. All your moves feel weighed down and you feel a lack of spirit. Life is a lot difficult when you feel low self-worth. But luckily, confidence is a skill set. Even if you don’t feel confident today, that does not mean you can’t feel confident in the future. In this Armani Archives, you will get short stories for mindset & creativity. You will learn how to build self-worth & confidence, unlock your inner creativity & think powerful thoughts, overcome fears to build courage and how to manifest your goals through the law of attraction.

Telling stories is as old as language itself. Before humans learned how to write, the only way to communicate was through telling stories. In today's world, most of us regard ourselves as bad storytellers. What happened? Telling great stories is a skilled art. Almost anyone can become a first-class storyteller, and you can learn the secrets.

A Letter to My Family is a powerful legacy anthology where writers share the messages they’ve held close to their hearts. These intimate letters explore identity, resilience, love, and the moments that shaped their lives. Each chapter reveals the beauty and complexity of family—traditional, blended, or uniquely created. A moving collection for readers seeking connection, understanding, and real human stories. Turn the page and experience the truths we often feel, but rarely speak aloud.

This book is blood and bone and screaming lungs, built from riffs that cut sharper than knives and lyrics that burned themselves into my skull like brands. I didn’t write these stories sitting in silence … I wrote them with my ears bleeding, heart pounding, sweat dripping down the back of my neck, while Megadeth tore holes in the dark and stitched them shut with aggression. Every word here owes itself to the pit; that sacred violence, that communion of the broken, the damned, and the faithful, where bodies crash and rise again, where pain becomes prayer, where music is the only law. ...

When stories are used in business settings, we expect them to deliver more. We need stories to be remembered and repeated. That's a challenge. Using stories isn't as easy as it may seem, both in terms of shaping stories to align with business situations and telling stories that are compelling enough to repeat. In this audiobook, Sally solves both challenges by providing insights on the listener's perspective and concrete tools to shape storylines and stories that deliver impact.

An ideal gift for a gentle reader of any age, this first volume of the series, The Essence of Emily Evans includes a symphony of intensely descriptive pieces. The settings range from the author's childhood years on an Ohioan farm through her time in Buffalo, Brooklyn, Greenwich Village, Cocoa Beach, and more. Filled with lyric poems of nature, and thrilling, delightful, and sometimes wrenching images of her personal experiences, it was awarded five stars by Literary Titan, who declared it "a very promising start to a series." Volumes II and III will be released in 2024. Excerpts from Volume...

Comedian Shawn Hitchins explores his irreverent nature in this debut collection of essays. Hitchins doesn’t shy away from his failures or celebrate his mild successes - he sacrifices them for an audience’s amusement. Nothing is sacred. His first major break-up, how his mother plotted the murder of the family cat, his difficult relationship with his father, becoming an unintentional spokesperson for all redheads, and many more.

Every city has a heartbeat — but only the forgotten ones can hear it. Beneath the neon lights and concrete walls, a thousand quiet lives unfold. A stray cat waits in an empty apartment for the woman who left her behind. A pigeon watches a lonely painter create her final masterpiece. A fox tends to a rooftop garden that once belonged to love. Even a discarded plastic bag dreams of flying again. In The City Beneath Their Paws, the world is seen through the eyes of animals, objects, and unseen spirits that live among us — listening, remembering, and forgiving in ways we’ve long forgotten...

WHEN Stories: Defining Moments That Transformed Us WHEN Stories is a collection of thirteen powerful narratives from thirteen unique voices, each exploring the moments that forever changed the trajectory of their lives. These authors—ranging from entrepreneurs and coaches to everyday warriors—openly share their journeys of transformation, resilience, and growth, shining a light on the courage it takes to face life's unexpected challenges. Each story in WHEN Stories reveals a personal “WHEN” moment: the point when everything changed and a new path emerged. Whether it’s overcoming ...