An Author's Dozen

"The various narrators throughout the collection personalize each story with varieties of dry wittiness: 'She reasoned her version of the truth was like taffy-it could be stretched and pulled in either direction, but it was still taffy in the end.' That logic characterizes the collection as a whole; it's elastic, engaging, and honestly reckons with humanity's flaws, distortions, and charm. A pleasurable collection of short stories that will leave readers wanting 13 more." -Kirkus Reviews, Indie Editor's Feature Selection

"Amato (author of Peace River Village) sculpts a short story collection culled from speculative fiction, drama, and history, delivering poignant portrayals of what it means to be human." -BookLife

"Wry, wise, and full of heart. Amato's collection is a master class in short story fiction." -Niamh McAnally, author of Following Sunshine

"Fans of Christopher Amato's novels are in for a treat with his newest work, An Author's Dozen. Ranging from the thought-provoking to the moving to the spine-tingling, the stories are tight, quick-moving, neatly wrapped up, and oh, so satisfying. Five stars!" -Patti Liszkay, author of Tropical Depression

"Christopher Amato has cooked up a series of short tales thick with plot, smooth with prose, and reduced just enough that it is packed with flavor." -Paul Jantzen, author of Sour Apples: A Novel For Those Who Hate to Read

"Reading Christopher Amato's collection of short stories is like sampling a bit of everything at your favorite buffet; each story is a unique blend of plot, timeline, and a group of characters that will leave the reader wishing for more." -LeeAnne James, award-winning author of The Thin Blue Line Series

"This baker's dozen of mini novels is well-written and incredibly entertaining. Author Christopher Amato left me craving more. Five stars for thirteen stories!" -Sherry Hobbs, author of Mac -The Wind Beneath My Wings

"Christopher Amato shows his range in An Author's Dozen. Thirteen captivating tales span multiple genres, each providing a satisfying and unexpected twist!" -Sarah Nakawatase, author of Southern Souls

"An Author's Dozen is a tour de force in love, spiritual, science fiction, and human interest that will captivate its readers from the opening paragraphs." -Ernie Dorling, author of The Truth is Always Negotiable