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Creative Ink, Flashy Fiction - Book 19
Ruby Roth said: "We strive for a world where every earthling has the right to live and grow." Lending credence to
these words are the 24 stories here about the animals with whom we share planet Earth, both domestic and wild. Some are
the pets we love so dearly. A few of the tales here were selected from the last of the 438 stories found in Book 6 of
the author's Creative Ink, Flashy Fiction series of flash fiction anthologies. Included as well is a selection from one
of Cohen's short-story anthologies, The Road Less Taken - Book 1, and stories from Cohen's Mementos series of
anthologies. Several of the stories in the instant volume are 250 words or fewer in length. They are best compared to a
handful of peanuts or M&M's. Which is to say, they're tiny, bite-sized morsels that won't let you stop with one! The
longer tales were added for those who seek something more substantial with which to curl up on a long winter night or
better, on a beach in the hot summer sun.
Praise for Theodore Jerome Cohen's Writing Style
"Brilliant! Above all, Cohen is a masterful storyteller." ~ Mark Mitchell, former editorial page writer for the Wall Street Journal"Cohen is a writing virtuoso!" ~ Gary Sorkin for Pacific Book Review
"A fresh voice in literary journalism." ~ Richard Blake for Readers Views
"Great entertainment . . . sure to delight." ~ Lee Ashcroft for Readers' Favorite
"Stands out from the crowd." ~ Krista Schnee for Hollywood Book Review
Featured Review
"I would recommend More Flash Fiction Stories for Animal Lovers not only to those who love animals but also to anyone appreciating a set of bite-sized, mind-blowing tales." ~ Shrabastee Chakraborty for Readers' Favorite"Who knew that a seal or a deer could possess ample knowledge of photography? They might have a few suggestions if you are willing to listen. Or that grumpy, hairy person you are checking out might surprise you with their identity! To know more about them, you have to read More Flash Fiction Stories for Animal Lovers. It is a collection of twenty-four short stories by Theodore Jerome Cohen, some of which are written under his pen name, Alyssa Devine. Based on the pictorial prompts provided by Indies Unlimited for their Flash Fiction Challenges, Cohen has penned these stories, featuring all kinds of animals from a mighty elephant to an almost unnoticeable fly, from a wild cougar to a beloved pet dog.
"Cohen described unique human-animal interactions that helped the book reach a whole new dimension. It was an unprecedented experience to view our familiar world through the eyes of these animals. While most of the prompt pictures made me feel warm and fuzzy, Cohen's ability to spin unpredictable tales from those prompts was even more amazing. I devoured the page-long stories quickly, laughing out loud at times and feeling bemused at others. Stories like 'Stefan' and 'Ashes to Ashes' touched my heart, while 'Look Alikes,' 'Plain Sight,' or 'Yo' took me by surprise with their quirks. I would recommend More Flash Fiction Stories for Animal Lovers not only to those who love animals but also to anyone appreciating a set of bite-sized, mind-blowing tales. If you are looking for pointers to write flash fiction yourself, this book can serve as an invaluable guide."