Bella's Rebellion: Short Stories - Paperback

by Ann Stanley (Author)

Life-changing discoveries. Wisdom from a woman in a mirror. A secret experiment gone awry. A character revising their story. Help from unexpected quarters.

Lacy is too old to spy on her parents, but she can't resist, until she learns something which sends her spinning from her hiding place. After disaster hits the continent, Geraldine Foster tries to prevent hatred from destroying her beloved community. Josephine and Sarah discover that they never really knew their mothers. Nancy Olsen's desire to help her country and her attraction to the darkly handsome Julius lead her down a dangerous path. These are just a few of the themes explored in these thirteen short stories and flash fiction pieces by emerging author Ann Stanley. Using contemporary situations, sometimes with a touch of magical realism, or future scenarios, these pieces explore our connections to ourselves and others, and ways we can overcome obstacles to lead fulfilling lives.

Author Biography

ANN STANLEY'S SHORT stories and flash fiction pieces regularly appear in the online literary journal shortfictionbreak.com. Her stories have also been featured in several anthologies. She lives in the high desert of Bend, Oregon, where she hikes, skis, bicycles, gardens, and entertains her two corgis. who fervently believe she should stop writing and spend all waking hours doing their bidding. Despite their wishes, she is hard at work on her first novel. In addition to being a writer, Ann in an accomplished musician. She has performed in a variety of bands and taught flute. She has a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, and spent many years researching the spread of HIV. For the past fifteen years, she has also worked as a massage therapist.