Calliope's Mousepad

About the Book

A Sampling of Short Stories, True Adventures, Articles and Essays from Women Writers Online

Short Stories:
· In LA a frantic attempt to rescue an injured dog is met with indifference.
· In Washington DC a witch's cats plot to teach two neighborhood children that black isn't bad.
· A paraplegic woman finds romance.
· Three female cats are brought together by tragedy.
· A Hispanic girl seeks control of her destiny.
· A suburban mother is desperate for more time.
· In an ancient temple a barren woman prays to the fertility goddess for a child.

Articles and Essays:
· A missionary wonders how a Venezuelan girl can build a new home from apple pies.
· First impressions of Japan from a "construction gypsy's" wife.
· A visually impaired writer discovers the Internet.
· Christmas in Taipei.
· A technical writer adjusts to life with MS.
· Genealogical research uncovers fascinating facts about our "foremothers."
· Opening lines from female novelists. …These stories and more from WordThunder.com

About the Author

Sarah Mankowski is the owner/editor of WordThunder.com