"Verbal Snacks: A taste of Short Stories" by Nancy S. Sims
Nancy S. Sims offers up a new crop of short stories in sets of three, both poignant and humorous in “Verbal Snacks: A Taste of Short Stories” (ISBN 1468020080). Sims’ collection is built around pieces that showcase the powerful influence various inanimate objects have exerted on the lives of the characters.
The objects serve as memory triggers and catalysts for action in the quick pieces of “Verbal Snacks.” One story follows the life of a former Oscar winner, while another vignette wanders into the life of a hippie politico in modern times. A little girl cherishes spending time with her father at a baseball game while in another piece, a boy is overcome with awe when he witnesses the real power of magic.
Characters such as Carol Ann Feller, Ida Sue Herman and Max Novak will breathe once more and come alive in the minds of readers. Whether it is a thumbs-up sign, a leaf laid on a holiday table or a crossword that stirs up romantic memories, the objects in “Verbal Snacks” are as rich and nuanced as the characters themselves.
Ranging from the nostalgia of the 1960s to current-day events, the settings of the stories span a wide number of different eras in American history. In the “Trophy Series,” the main character learns to move on after a devastating experience, while in the “Apron Series,” a mother’s apron sends her mind reeling back to the domestic life she lived in the 1950s.
“Verbal Snacks” will delight readers of literary fiction and those looking for the deeper avenue of expression that a short story fulfills. Cast in different stages of their various lives, the characters that populate these stories reflect some of the everyday challenges we all face and the same memories we keep dear as well.
“Verbal Snacks: A Taste of Short Stories” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.
About the Author: Nancy S. Sims is the author of the novella “The Pillow.” Her work has been showcased on local NPR affiliates and book festivals. She is a native of Pittsburgh and a graduate of Chatham University. Throughout her career, she has worked in art therapy, real estate and medical practice management. She lives in Florida with her husband and their two children.
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