Synopsis: A government approved "author" is tempted to show the world the words they are missing.After Dinner Conversation is a growing series of short stories across genres to draw out deeper discussions with friends and family. Each story is an accessible example of an abstract ethical or philosophical idea and is accompanied by suggested discussion questions.Podcast discussion of this short story, and others, is availabl...

Named Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill SubsCarefully curated stories from After Dinner Conversation magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of government law and regulation. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions.Story Summary ListThe Book Of Approved Words: A government approved "auth...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - July 2021Taps: A draft dodging trumpet player seeks redemption by playing at veteran funerals.The Perfect Daughter: Jane confronts her parents over the holidays after learning they genetically enhanced her at conception.Blackorwhite: A lactose intolerant inmate tells his story to, and befriends, the doctor assigned to look after him.