December's Top Ten
As determined by you, our readers!
1. The Dream Eternal
By: Katrina Smith-Robson
We explore one of the last taboos. What is a middle-aged woman to do when she finally finds her soul mate in a 30 year old body? Will these two find a way to make a life together? What is love? How will it all end? If you like twists in your love stories, you are going to enjoy this one. This story has strong sexual content.
2. Life On The Jupiter Moon
By: Shane Kennedy
This Canadian author brings you a facinating story. Stories within stories will keep your mind occupied as you venture into his world. The author hopes to develop this novella into a novel. Share with him which story lines you would like to see developed further.
3. Carolina Christmas
By: Lynda Blankenship
Christmas is a time for the making of memories. It need not be a time for going into debt. Our author shares a Christmas made special by love and a bit of creativity.
4.The Lady Who Lived in the Chimney
By: Lynda Blankenship
Zandra the raccoon wants only the best for her babies. This true life nature tale will give you and your children a new insite into the animals who live in your garden.
5. The Kingdom of Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon
By: Allison Quattrocchi
Here is a story about a trip few of us will ever take. But in our dreams there are mountains and secret places hidden away from our world. Allison tells a magnificant story and includes beautiful pictures which all but take us there.
6. Old Birdy
By: Angela Texmo
Finally, a children's story with illustrations. Our Canadian author brings your child a story of two friends, Buddy and his ever faithful blanket, Toby. While walking in the woods, they find a very unhappy bird. Their use of kindness changes her life. The story reads like a poem, and the illustrations are nothing short of masterpieces. Enjoy!
7. A Place on the Beach
By: Wayne Eggleston
The ocean, is the great mother of us all. She holds us in her arms and heals our pain. This powerful testiment will move you.
8. Lonely Place
By: Abdulmajid Abdullah Ahmad Dabbas
The Holiday Seasons always bring up our memories. This story is no different. Although the memories are very different than most. This work reminds us why immigrants make America a stronger place. The Jordanian author is an excellent storyteller. We know you will enjoy this new author to the pages of WordShack.
9.Indian Tents
By: Abby L. Alger
Collected in the 1800's these original Native American folk tales tell us much about how our ancestors viewed the world and their place in it. Learn ancient indian vocabulary, and enjoy a good fable as told by the "storyteller." Their words live again. Their wisdom never died.
10. The Chief and the Earthquake
By: Bill Shankle
The facinating story shares new insites into the most devistating natural event ever recorded in America. Do you know what that was? You soon will.