Diamond, Nuggets, and Pearls: New Stories and Old Stories Retold

Diamond, Nuggets, and Pearls: New Stories and Old Stories Retold

Tying up Loose Ends, Linda Anne Monica Schneider, Author House, Bloomington, IN, I compiled this collection from a few of my past stories and some new ones. I wanted to address some of the themes and ideas from my earlier stories in my six previous collections. This compilation in particular focuses on some old favorite fairy tales and fantasies reworked from a different point of view, along with some personal reflections and meditations. I included some of the past stories to allow new readers to enjoy them, and to give old readers an opportunity to refresh their recollection of characters and events in reviewing later stories or simply to enjoy them again. I hope that my readers will find pleasure and diversion from this group. As with my previous short story books, this collection combines serious reflective pieces having religious themes with fantasy tales, but I hope I have given my readers some ideas for serious reflection. Most of the stories assume a more normal life before or after COVID19.