AND STILL WE CELEBRATE
(July 2001)
January White Sale tells about a woman who collapses under the weight of her catalog problem. . . .Trash Day describes how a slovenly neighbor pushes a man to the brink of insanity. . . .A Tribute To Grace Staton Peile is a loving eulogy to a ninety-seven year old grandmother from her grieving granddaughter. . . .A Day In The Week After That Surprise St. Valentine’s Day Wedding tells what can happen when a man is secretly engaged to two neighbors at the same time. . . .The Downs And Ups Of An Indian Easter shows how two young matrons experience the pleasure and perils of a visit to a hill station in India. . . .ariadne is poetic beauty. . Hell Is An Aisle Seat begs you to step aboard and experience the airplane trip from hell. . . .Bad Day At The Office reveals how a secretary humiliates the office equipment. . . .The Easter Playhouse portrays a young father’s struggle with madness. . . .Roses For Donald takes us on a visit to the Vietnam War Memorial that brings pain and healing to a mother and son. . . .Mother’s Day is poetry for the heart. . . .Peeping Patti follows a newly divorced woman and her young son as they venture out on their own to find a strange woman spying on them at their new apartment. . . .The Singing Tower tells us to forget harps; it’s the bells they have in heaven. . . .Wedding Belle shows how Iris learns that shopping for a husband and shopping for underwear are not mutually exclusive endeavors. . . .Confessions Of A Marital Renegade explains how a trip to Martha Stewart’s website sends a woman on a personal odyssey. . . .The Wedding Cake proves that baking for a wedding is not always a piece of cake. . . .A Letter To Missy a father’s letter to his daughter on her wedding day explains where she came from. . . .Barbara’s Party describes a wild and crazy party that took place in the sixties. . . .Room And Board tells what happens when a pregnant mongrel shows up on the Fourth of July. . . .Astor’s Independence acknowledges that she was old and dying, but something keeps her clinging to life until she finds what she had waited for all her life. . . .The Commuter shows how sometimes the Metro takes you places you didn’t expect. . . .What Did You Do In The War, Mom? describes a girl who dances through World War II right up to VJ Day. . . .Hot August Date Night proves that choosing the wrong romantic location such as a favorite golf course could really dampen a great August date night. . . .Wrong Place - Wrong Time lets the author tell how she was lured into a psychological test that peeked into her fears. . . .The Fortieth Anniversary warns that a surprise drink can really surprise a recovering alcoholic. . . .Odd Mom Out takes us on a hike in the Great Smokey Mountains that turns a mother’s thoughts to her role in the family. . . .A Stormy Samhain lets us ride along with two women as they search the stormy night for a psychic who claims to be speaking with their dead husbands. . . .Christmas In October recalls memories of childhood Halloween haunts. . . .A Handful Of Fire depicts a young boy’s misadventures with fireworks during Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. . . .South China Sea takes us to an American Destroyer on patrol in the South China Sea during a 1950’s Thanksgiving. . . .We Won’t Be Home For Christmas tells what it’s like to ship out on December 23rd aboard a troop ship bound for Europe. . . .Some Christmas Rabbits describes a Christmas rabbit hunt in the Australian Outback. . . .The B&O recalls a military family’s unforgettable train ride home for Christmas. . . .The Frozen Tree reveals how a fir tree frozen to the ground changes a family’s Christmas. . . .A Happy Christmas Story explains that all Trudy Hogan wanted for Christmas was her dad, but what she got was better. . . .The Wish, A Christmas Story reveals that a daughter resents her mother’s favoritism.
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WE CELEBRATE THE MACABRE
(September 2002)
AMAZON REVIEWS:
5.0 out of 5 stars A good overlooked book, November 17, 2007
By Alice J. Flaherty (Barrington, IL) -
This is a book of many great and interesting stories. For some reason it is being overlooked and should not be. Pick this book up, you won't be sorry but make sure you are not alone in the house when reading!
5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the best writers haven't yet made it big, June 4, 2007
Great stuff! And an excellent example that you don't have to be on the best sellers list to be talented. This collection is diabolical as it is diverse. Spend a rainy Saturday with this one, you'll become surprisingly engrossed...or dismembered...but not necessarily in that order...
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WE CELEBRATE FOOD FOR THE SOUL
(November 2003)
WE CELEBRATE FOOD FOR THE SOUL is an eclectic collection of stories with the central theme of food – plain, fancy, sweet, sour, occasionally inedible and sometimes downright poisonous. Some stories transport you to exotic or fanciful places. Some never leave the kitchen. Each author interprets the word food in his or her own way. Each is touched by the gentle encouragement and keen guidance of Mary Ellen Gavin, our founder, teacher and friend. So, welcome, Reader! You are our guest. Take your place at the head of the table and enjoy the feast. Some of this is pretty tasty stuff.
AMAZON REVIEWS:
5.0 out of 5 stars November 17, 2007
These writers of Chantilly are a great bunch of storytellers. The stories are really good and sometimes nice to have a book where you can read a story in it's entirety put it down and read another later. Each story is well written and entertaining.
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WE’RE IN THE MONEY
(November 2005)
We're in the Money is an eclectic collection of stories with the central theme of money earned, stolen, laundered, buried, owed, occasionally counterfeited and often the cause of evil. Some stories transport you to exotic or fanciful places; some go no farther than the neighborhood bank. Each author interprets the word money in his or her own way. So, welcome, Reader! You have won the lottery. I'll bet my bottom dollar you're going to enjoy our stories. They're all good as gold.
AMAZON REVIEWS:
5.0 out of 5 stars November 17, 2007
By Alice J. Flaherty I love this group of writers and hope others do too Don't miss their books, I believe four or five they are great reading.
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CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF THE WRITERS OF CHANTILLY
(December 2008)
These CHILDHOOD MEMORIES, coming to you from The Writers of Chantilly, are as different as the writers themselves. Each has a story to tell that is unique. Some tell of fun times, their most memorable loved ones, exciting vacations, unexpected happenings or meetings with people who changed their lives. Others take you to mean, unholy places that you will not soon forget. The range of stories is astonishing, traveling from dark to light and back again. So welcome, Dear Reader. Enjoy our book. As you turn these pages, we promise an encounter or two with childhood memories of your own.
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SCALES, TALES & WEBBED FEET
(November 2009)
A collection of animal stories and poems.
I am a contributing author to this anthology. I've had short stories and poems published in 12 anthologies so far and this one is my favorite. The stories are well-written and vary in genre. Something for everyone!
AMAZON REVIEWS:
5.0 out of 5 stars February 22, 2010
By MEg Gavin
I love animals which is why I love these stories. Each one is different: some tell how animals interact with people and others tell how people interact with animals. I laughed and I cried. I was reminded of the animals of my childhood that I still mourn to this day, and also the animals that I dream about welcoming me into heaven when the time comes. This book will give you faith that this animal lovers' dream will come true.
5.0 out of 5 stars October 28, 2010
I must admit that I am one of the authors in this book. I've read it all and enjoyed every one of these stories immensely! I have had a lot of short stories published in various anthologies, but I liked this collection of stories the best. If you love animals, you will enjoy this book.
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A MEDLEY OF MISCHIEF, MAYHEM AND MADNESS
(June 2011)
The talented Writers of Chantilly bring us another medley of stories, this time themed around “mischief.” The authors offer a stellar collection of exciting and funny short stories and poems that range from innocent to malicious. Whether stories of office pranks, childhood hi-jinks, or just humorous observations of life, this anthology aptly captures the essence and diversity of its subject. You’ll experience each fantasy, every memory, and all the circumstances attributed to mischief. Each page will keep you guessing—and laughing—as you realize just how wonderfully silly and sometimes serious “mischief” can be.
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NANA…AND OTHER GRANDMOTHERS
(December 2012)
Every person has two grandmothers. Every grandmother has at least one grandchild. Without grandmothers we would not be here. The characteristics of grandmothers and grandchildren vary infinitely. So do their relationships, ranging from adoration to antagonism. The Writers of Chantilly explore those topics widely in this anthology. They approach the privilege of writing about grandmothers from different points of view: as grandchildren and as grandmothers, and also as observers.
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