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- E-book ASIN: B097LTG364
- Paperback ISBN: 979-8-5239-4612-7
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Creative Ink, Flashy Fiction - Book 16
Richard Wright said: "We black folk, our history, and our present being are a mirror of all the manifold experiences of America.
What we want, what we represent, what we endure is what America is. If we black folk perish, America will perish." Lending credence
to these words are many of the 16 stories here celebrating the creation of Juneteenth. The tales primarily were selected from among
the 438 stories were found in Books 1 through 6, incl., of the authors' Creative Ink, Flashy Fiction anthologies. Included is an
offering from Cohen’s second short-story anthology, The Road Less Taken – Book 2, as well as stories from Cohen's Mementos series
of anthologies. Most 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
"Overall, I would highly recommend Flash Fiction Stories In Honor of Juneteenth to fans of short and impactful fiction, vivid character, and dialogue work, and for readers looking to expand their cultural horizons everywhere." ~ K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite"Flash Fiction Stories In Honor of Juneteenth is a work of fiction in the flash fiction, anthology, and cultural fiction subgenres, and was penned by author Theodore Jerome Cohen, who also uses the pen-name Alyssa Devine. The work is intended for the general adult reading audience, and could also be read by the YA reading group to introduce them to more complex cultural fiction and issues. Collecting together sixteen different stories about the nature of what it means to be black, then and now, the work seeks to bring to light the atrocities of slavery, prejudice, and systemic racism through snapshot-style stories. What results is a highly engrossing collection of poignant and emotional moments that is sure to keep readers turning the pages from cover to cover.
"Author Theodore Jerome Cohen has crafted an engrossing collection of fiction with plenty of pathos, significance, heartbreak, and warmth, and one which felt like it was over far too soon for this reader. One of the features which I found particularly impressive about this piece was the author’s empathy and respect for the subject matter, balancing an educational approach as an ally with reverence and dedication to representation. I also really enjoyed the selection of photographs that introduce each tale, adding another layer of visual media, mood, and character to the moments we're about to experience, and settling them in the real world all the more. Overall, I would highly recommend Flash Fiction Stories In Honor of Juneteenth to fans of short and impactful fiction, vivid character, and dialogue work, and for readers looking to expand their cultural horizons everywhere."