Splinters 3

A great mixture of stories, well written and edited.
A good pace that makes you want to read another.
I found the bold text a bit tiring on the eyes, but this wouldn't be how you'd present it to an agent. You could always change it easily.
Short stories never used to get that much attention, but with today's busy population, they are much more appreciated.
Good luck with all your books.
Pollyanna. 'Marsupeople'.

Your pitch intrigued me. I couldn't wait to find out what these stories were like.
I read the first five stories and loved every one of them, the first one about the piano and the circus, particularly.
I thought they were excellently written, with continuous amazing descriptions. I felt like I was reading one of the clasics - like a Dickens. You have a great style. But personally I would change the bold font.
It was a pleasure to read them and I give the book 6 stars
Junetee (Four Corners)
( I hope you can look at my book and leave a comment)

opening story very good-classic short-story...l love this genre anyway and you do a great job...
back---six stars...
read SEASONS...

This has the feel of "The Night Gallery" (Rod Serling) of the seventies....

"Each page spoke a truth that could never be sold." This work is wonderful. The world needs to read this material. Good luck with it. Chuck

I've just finished the first story and must say how glad i am that the English were victorious. It's the sort of story to be read on Christmas eve. It's wonderfully descriptive and atmospheric, especially the old lady in her babushka.
There are some wonderful phrases.For so short a piece, it's packed with them - 'numbing deadness of a marble tomb'. I think you're highly talented. Will read on whilst backing it. Lynn

Dear Raymond, I love short stories. :) I love Christmas. :) You're great. :) Your pitch is excellent, so set the hook for me to read your book. :) When you use short paragraphs (you may want to cut longer paragraphs in 2 or many more - a lot of readers have short attentions & miss the middles) & lots of dialogue, it makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm backing your book. :) Could you please take a moment to back my TWO memoir books? Thanks. :) Love, Susie :)

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