Fiction Preview: Special 204
Here’s a look at the fiction that’s inside . . .
The opener
Our opening story is
“As Time Goes By”, by Lynda Franklin. As children, Ruthie and Paul were close. Does getting older really mean growing apart? Find out in this romantic Valentine’s story, illustrated for us by Mandy Dixon.
Suzie can’t stop thinking about a pair of shoes, even though they’re not to her usual taste. It’s time to try something new in
“If The Shoe Fits”, by Patsy Collins.
A grandmother wants to see her grandson putting down roots in our next perceptive short story.
Charles Edward Crabtree age 77 of Henagar died Sunday, January 24 at CHI Memorial. Charles was a loving husband and father to his family and took great pride in his love and commitment to his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends while on excursions in his RV.
Charles was an avid licensed private pilot and longtime member of Fort Payne Experimental Air-craft Association EAA-Chapter 890. Also, he was a longtime member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and flew his planes from his private hangar and airstrip located at his residence. In his earlier years, he loved to fly almost daily and took great joy in recreational flying for the experience and feel of as he would say âJust to look around.â
Fiction Preview: Special 203
The opener
Louisa needs her cousin’s guidance, but in which direction will it take her? Alison Carter’s perceptive short story,
“Of Gentle Persuasion”, is set in 1910 and illustrated by Ruth Blair (above).
A grandfather shares his wartime tales in Diana White’s “Passing It On”. Warmly illustrated by Jim Dewar.
A flash of colour means different things to different people in Della Galton’s
“A Flash Of Red”. With an illustration from Shutterstock (below).
Shutterstock.
Illustration by Pat Gregory.
Peg is wary of Mistress Cooper – some say she’s a witch. When Mistress Cooper saves the life of Peg’s husband, Peg feels compelled to warn her of impending danger.