Flash fiction consists of writing an entire story in a thousand words or less. This constraint imposes significant restrictions on what the writer can do, but written right, flash fiction tales can pack power way out of proportion to their length. The tricks and techniques needed to write effective flash fiction, though, are different from those used for novel-length, or even traditional short stories. Until now, these tricks and techniques had to be learned the hard way...through the path...

In today's 'everything in a hurry' world of the Internet, there's a new appeal in short-form stories. Author Michael A. Kechula has uncovered a demand for ultra-short (100 word) stories called 'Drabbles.' Telling a complete story in exactly 100 words is a challenge, (in fact, just writing this review has consumed far more than 100 words), but Kechula is sharing his secrets. In a fact-filled self-study guide, author Michael A. Kechula demystifies the creation of the 100 word drabble. He sta...

What will you do when the zombies come? Will you run and hide? stock up on flamethrowers and barbed wire? Rely on chocolate chip cookies or pudding? Hire a team of CIA assassins? Search for payback for what they did to your family or perhaps search for a missing loved one who might well have become a zombie? Will you fall in love with a friendly one? Or perhaps you'll want to turn the tables on the zombies and eat their fingers or make secret weapons out of the materials that hold them tog...

Master of flash fiction Michael A. Kechula delivers 31 stories of crime, revenge and espionage in this collection. From World War II spies and assassins, to criminals plotting to rob the mob, to ordinary people given a chance to turn to crime, Kechula's stories focus on people making choices and facing consequences that are often worse than they could have imagined. Michael A. Kechula is author of two books on writing super-short (flash) and micro-fiction stories. His stories have appeared...

When Martians invade, will they do so with bombs and spaceships, or perhaps with jelly donuts and pepperoni pizza? What's the King of the Whales up to when he asks a con-man to buy pizza for his subjects? If some dead aliens have escaped from Area 51, is there a black market in their body parts? What, exactly, do zombies want... and might they be happier with chocolate chip cookies than human brains?Author Michael A. Kechula has become a leading voice in the modern 'flash' fiction ...

A stunt double can't get over his crush on Judy Garland. A man spots a sign on the side of the road--and it changes his lfe. A musician discovers a beautiful doll who makes him a star...and more. A middle-aged man decides to help a desperate young womanm, and wonders if the good guy ever can win. A girl wishes for an air force fighter for her birthday and discovers what true love can do. And more.

Can Outlining Help You Write a Better Story?Writers often look upon outlines with fear and trembling. But when properly understood and correctly wielded, the outline is one of the most powerful weapons in a writer’s arsenal.Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success will:Help you choose the right type of outline for youGuide you in brainstorming plot ideasAid you in discovering your charactersShow you ...

From the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling detective series comes an explosive investigation as Michael Bennett faces off with the Son of Sam, the Werewolf of Wisteria, and the Mad Bomber when all three killers throw New York City into chaos.When a rash of horrifying crimes tears through the city, the city calls on Detective Michael Bennett, pulling him away from a seaside retreat with his ten adopted children. Not only does it tear apart their ...

“This book is ridiculously hilarious, and makes my father look like a normal member of society.” —Chelsea HandlerTuesdays with Morrie meets F My Life in this hilarious book about a son’s relationship with his foul-mouthed father by the comedy writer who created the massively popular Twitter feed of the same name.A few months ago, comedy writer Justin Halpern, 29, found himself living at home with his 73-year-old father aft...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A superb novel about two sisters, the true meaning of success, and the qualities in life that matter most from beloved, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anna Quindlen“The dialogue sparkles, the insights are right on . . . and the characters are appealing. . . . [Rise and Shine] has humor, heartbreak and drama.”—The Charlotte ObserverIt’s an otherwise ordinary Monday when Meghan Fitzmaur...

Detective Mike Bennett takes on a chilling man trying to play god as he threatens New York with a terrifying epidemic in this gripping novel from the world’s #1 bestselling author.A calculating killer who calls himself The Teacher is taking on New York City, killing the powerful and the arrogant. His message is clear: remember your manners or suffer the consequences! For some, it seems that the rich are finally getting what they deserve. For New York's elite, it is...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The iconic thriller series that inspired the upcoming streaming show on Prime Video, in development now!**The City of Angels has more than its share of psychopaths, and no one recognizes that more acutely than the brilliant psychologist and police consultant Dr. Alex Delaware. Despite that, Constance Sykes, a sophisticated, successful physician, hardly seems like someone Alex needs to fear. Then, at the behest of the court, he ...