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Creative Ink, Flashy Fiction - Book 20
Of all the literary classics I remember reading in my English classes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the
late 1950s, To His Coy Mistress by Andrew Marvel is one of the poems that still stands out in my mind. And while the
45 stories here, which in one way or another relate to love and devotion, may not be as eloquently written as the works
of Marvel, I hope you will find each one satisfying in its own right. The tales primarily were selected from among the
438 stories found in Books 1 through 6, incl., of my Creative Ink, Flashy Fiction anthologies. Included, as well, are
selected offerings from my two short-story anthologies, The Road Less Taken, as well as stories from my Mementos series
of anthologies. Many of the stories in the instant volume are 250 words or fewer in length. They are best compared to a
handful of peanuts or M&M's. Which is to say, they're tiny, bite-sized morsels that won't let you stop with one! The
longer tales were added for those who seek something more substantial with which to curl up on a long winter night or
better, on a beach in the hot summer sun.
Praise for Theodore Jerome Cohen's Writing Style
"Brilliant! Above all, Cohen is a masterful storyteller." ~ Mark Mitchell, former editorial page writer for the Wall Street Journal"Cohen is a writing virtuoso!" ~ Gary Sorkin for Pacific Book Review
"A fresh voice in literary journalism." ~ Richard Blake for Readers Views
"Great entertainment . . . sure to delight." ~ Lee Ashcroft for Readers' Favorite
"Stands out from the crowd." ~ Krista Schnee for Hollywood Book Review
Featured Review
"Each story in Flash Fiction Stories On Love and Devotion by Theodore Jerome Cohen is its own compact world that says something about the wider universe, and you will easily get hooked on these little gems." ~ Tammy Ruggles for Readers' Favorite"Flash Fiction Stories On Love and Devotion by award-winning author Theodore Jerome Cohen (also published as Alyssa Devine) is an intriguing anthology of short fiction stories, though some are based on real events. Cohen is prolific and imaginative, as his collection of 45 stories demonstrates, and if you like stories of love and devotion, you will fall in love with these. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case, it's about 250 each, as the author's stories are derived from images found on the internet, though he has graciously included two longer ones for readers who like to spend a little more time with his stories. Cohen incorporates his experiences as a scientist, engineer, radio commentator, private investigator, and explorer into his stories, which give them a unique flavor of authenticity and flair. These snapshot stories are amazing.
"Dr. Cohen writes with so much rich detail and color in such a short space--clearly a craftsman when it comes to flash fiction. His descriptions and easily identifiable pop references add energy and life into what could easily fade into tell-don't-show narratives. Besides style, you get good stories with plots and realistic dialogue, all having something to say about romance, love, and being devoted. Some have more drama and violence than others, like 'Encounter on All Hallows' Eve'--others you will wish the author had expanded on, like 'The Luthier of Ozone Park', and leave you wanting more. But this is a compliment. And then you're on to the next story, and the next, greeted by culture, history, and relationships, from characters like Molly, Abigail, Gabe, just to name a few. Each story in Flash Fiction Stories On Love and Devotion by Theodore Jerome Cohen is its own compact world that says something about the wider universe, and you will easily get hooked on these little gems."