Out of Our Minds is a
short story collection written by members of the North Texas Professional
Writers Association. The authors are not out of their minds, but the stories
are now out of their minds and in a book. There are 36 stories in this
collection, so you'll find something for everyone.
There are sweet love stories, funny stories, stories that touch the
heart and the mind. Some that will make you almost cry and some that will have
you laughing out loud. There's murder, mayhem, romance, mystery, even poetry.
An Act of Mercy by Darrell D.
Bartell was one that I especially liked. It has a great twist at the end.
Both A Matter of Taste by
Charlotte Schreck Burns and The
Excavation by Darrell D. Bartell made me laugh.
Broken Glass by LaNelle
Pierce teaches forgiveness.
The Lifeline, also by LaNelle
Pierce, made me want to cry.
These are only a few of the stories. I like short story anthologies
because often I only have a few minutes to read at a time. With Out of Our Minds, I could read a story
while taking a work break.
There is something for everyone. I liked all the stories. I listed some of the stories here just to show
that there's a wide variety.
Check out Out of Our Minds and
be sure to read the author bios in the back.
I give Out Of Our Minds a
rating of Hel-of-a-Group-of-Writers.
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Disclaimer: I was contacted by the North Texas Professional Writers
Association about reviewing their anthology. Although I received the book for
free, that in no way influenced my rating. As I said in the review, I like
anthologies -- and this is a good one, IMO. Not only are there 36 stories,
they're all different. I'm not sure, since I wasn't in on the creation of the
book, but I'm assuming each writer could determine for themselves how their story
fit the title of Our Of Our Minds.
Having that kind of parameter means the reader gets a variety of topics,
genres, characters, and plots. I'm sure some of you think I liked the book because of the title. You think Out of Our Minds is a book that totally fits me. Well, you're right. It not only fits me, it describes me.
I'm like you--sometimes I only have time in a day to read a short story. So I've become a real fan of short stories over the years! Thanks for the review of this anthology.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, I don't know how you have time for anything outside of writing! You must be a whiz at multi-tasking.
DeleteI don't know how anyone with children can find time to write books!
DeleteWonderful title! It fits me as well. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for reviewing it.
We can start a group of those Out Of Their Minds, Laura.
DeleteYou're not out of your mind...
ReplyDeleteAnd all this time, Alex, I thought you knew me.
DeleteA group of our local writers put together an anthology like this. It's a great idea to get some super stories published.
ReplyDeleteI used to be a book reader. I rarely read anthologies. I still, of course, read mysteries, women fiction, etc., but I discovered that I really like short stories.
DeleteI'm not much on reading short stories...or, I wasn't until I read the Corner Cafe. Based on how much I enjoyed that, I'll consider out of our minds. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteDo you write short stories, Liza? If not, give it a go. They're really an art by themselves.
DeleteLiza, the BBT Cafe group is planning another collection - we enjoyed the Corner Cafe project that much. This one will be for Valentine's Day. Why not join us and give it a go?
DeleteIt's great that their group could get their act together and do this. Takes a lot of coordination, but I think worth the collective effort. I'll have to check it out and support these local writers. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI totally agree Joanne. And the person in the group who does the editing and coordinating certainly deserves applause!
DeleteClever title. Looks like some great contributions in there!
ReplyDeleteMorgan Mandel
http://www.facebook.com/morgansbooks
It does look good. Have you written about WHY you like anthologies at the BRP? Might be interesting.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a hel of a group of writers indeed. I like the variety. I hear you on short work breaks seem to be facing those myself. :-)
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