From the World Record Smallie caught by D. L. Hayes in 1955, to Paul Beal's 1986 wonder caught on eight pound test line, this book showcases the history of the 10 Dale Hollow Lake bronze-backs listed in the world record. Shell shows Smallmouth fishing's past and offers theories about its future. Comments from some of smallmouth's greats, including Billy Westmorland, Stephen Headrick, more.

The Upper Cumberland Region of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky are home to some of the world's finest marble shooters. Local games, played since childhood, still fill the yards and fields of this area in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains. From the Monroe County Marble Club Super Dome in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, to Malcolm Strong's Tennessee-Square yard at his home in Moss, Tennessee - these local folks still play the games of their youth, right here where they learned it growing...

When I started sanding on that old dilapidated wooden boat I'd just purchased, I had no Idea how wrapped up I become with the words penciled into that old journal. I'd found the journal beneath the side seat. Every sanding of Mahogany and every turn of wrench that made me want to apply another layer of paint to that beautiful June heap in my barn had me wondering...Who the heck is private Charles Henny?Who is the girl with the Mahogany Eyes?

From "The Fountain of Youth, to "The Pool of Happiness" to even the lessons learned on an old carnival roller coaster in "No Safety Bars" Shell delves into the "whys and what-ifs" of our inner emotions in this collection of short stories. Each page poses questions to the heart and mind.These tender and thought-provoking tales entertain and allow the inner-self to explore and learn — and perhaps come to terms with many of life's lessons … for the truth is sometimes much stranger tha...

Is stealing REALLY stealing when no one knows the product is actually missing? If a product loses content as it ages, does the final product make any difference if slightly lessoned by nature … or by the sneaky hand of man?Angel's Share is what all whiskey and wine dealers consider to be "product lost" during the production of the drink itself. It's nothing more than what was lost during the creation of the product. It's what we can't account for with real reason.It's also w...

Some say champions are born. Others say they are forged from adversity, pain, strong will and the desire to persevere, while others believe destiny provides the channel to success. Call it destiny, perseverance or personal fortitude with an undying will to win — whatever you call it, Eddie Swanson has it.Raised in the Chattanooga, Tenn. projects, Eddie James Swanson grew up yearning to be big in every way. His small stature and lack of money made this a monumental challenge, but in...

In the beautiful woodland setting of Tal Kator, a small colony of Leaflings lives a peaceful and vibrant life. But once they are found by a vile and disgusting old troll, the peace in Tal Kator comes to an end and the floor of the Deep Forest is about to erupt. Will the ancient writings of the Literati' of old foretell the future of the Leaflings? Will peace in Tal Kator cease because of trolls

This sequel tale to The Prophesy Rhymes of Tal Kator is just as riveting as the first. It tells of young Jon the monk and his rise to the top of Cobblestone Abbey. With the King and his men hot on his trail, Jon unravels the ancient secrets hidden in the rhymes of the Prophet Tolk, to help him find the lost Tomb and its mysterious contents. Join Jon in his quest to save the faith of the people.

A charming collection of fictional stories based on local folklore of the Obey River Valley, Clay County, TN. The names of all the locations are historically correct, as are the overviews of the local history surrounding the area but by and large, the main characters are fiction. If you are a historian or a genealogist, don't look here unless you are bored on a rainy day!

Good money and bad change hands in this playfully naughty story. This crazy train wreck of a tale will have you on the edge of your seat, wondering how it all comes together. Pop open a Heineken and join Master Daniel Vines as he learns many of life's important lessons via a simple little hand-written note…penned by his grandmother long before she died.

Short story with a great plot twist. Raw, hot, playful, and smart-assed—all my favorites! This short and sexy romp across the country had me wishing for more wishes!—Arlis Sells…East Clay Times."Darren Shell…I don't know whether to laugh out loud or call you names. This is no chick read, but I still chuckled my way through the naughties…"— Dawn Elkins, Artesian Reader Reviews

This anthology of Mississippi crime fiction "has produced a unique, delicious flavor of noir" with stories by Ace Atkins, Megan Abott and more ( New York Daily News).From poverty to state corruption, Mississippi has a well-deserved reputation for trouble. Could there be a connection between its many misfortunes and its rich literary legacy? Mississippians from Tennessee Williams and Eudora Welty to Richard Ford and John Grisham certainly know how to tell a...