About the Author
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How to buy this book
Look at Bob's other anthology
The first review
Sleeper, Awake, Bob's award winning SF novel
The Mother's Sword
The Start of Magic
The Travels of First Horse
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Table of Contents
About the Author Read one of the stories in a new browser window. How to buy this book Look at Bob's other anthology The first review Sleeper, Awake, Bob's award winning SF novel The Mother's Sword The Start of Magic The Travels of First Horse |
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Read this NEW collection of short stories. The judges of the Dream Realm Awards have selected it as one of the three finalists in its category.
If you buy a copy in any format, you may request a free book: any other of my electronic titles.
From the Author
Just a friendly greeting and an introduction to your host.
1. Taming Tommy
Susie was so good at everything that little Tom refused even to try. How did his mother trick him into reading? A story that has been praised for the lyricism of its language.
2. To My Daughter, in Jail
Marge knows herself to be the perfect mother. Why, then, is her daughter in jail?
3. The Trouble With Getong
One getong a day makes you full of energy, banishes depression and energizes your life. But it nearly wrecked Marcia's and Henry's marriage.
4. Night Battle
An extract from my book Warrior. The Viking Host was rushing along the Seine to attack Paris. While the Franks were defending Rouen, the Ehvelen fought a running battle with the advancing armada. Marjoram was a young captain, leading a deperate night attack.
5. A Chase
Why did the bearded young man chase the old lady? Could she escape?
6. Chicken
Peter was trapped in a miserable job, but didn't think much of Tammie's new dream of 'becoming peasants, exchanging exhaust gases for air, and presumably living on that'.
7. A Gift From Toby
Katie's life really began as she sat by Toby's deathbed. A story that has been described as hauntingly beautiful.
8. Death on the Ice
Five men on a floating Antarctic research station, and one is found killed. Which of the other four is the murderer?
9. Lorraine in the Rain
Tony has never had a girlfriend, but has carried a condom in his pocket for the past six months, just in case. Is this his lucky day?
10. A Fair Exchange
Terry was living a hell since his wife had left him... until Gracie took him in hand. This story won a first prize.
11. Gracie
The sequel to the previous story. Ancient Gracie is in pain, can hardly walk any more. How come she is still happy and serene?
12. The Offer of a Job
Jim had never held a job, and 24 hours is a long time when life is a holiday from life. But can he cope with the slavery of a job, working for the Government as a writer?
13. Two Women, Aged Fifty-five
Girindi and Gwen both had a sore shoulder, but that was where the commonality ended. Whose life would YOU rather have?
14. Sinbad Lives
The little boy first saw the sea at the movies. Surely, it couldn't be that beautiful? But years later, it was...
15. A Dangerous Sport
All sports are dangerous, even chess.
16. Peace for the Joker
My first prize winning story, revised for this volume.Frank's past allowed him to end an old man's torture.
17. The Hero of Knox
A bit of humor, featuring Australian mateship.
18. The GOSPEL According to Albert
A real-life story about Albert's life after a heart attack.
19. Two Hundred Buttons
Pity the poor bridegroom: the account of a wedding.
20. Duck
Harry was a hunter, until the duck fought back. A science fiction story.
21. A Magic Tent
A story written for a child: how does our society seem from the outside?
22. Prisoners of the Home, Inc.
Jill was going crazy, trapped at home with two tiny children. Sounds familiar? Well, she did something about it.
23. Have You Tried the Internet Yet?
A teenage boy's battle with the electronic world.
24. A Good Student
Girls terrified Roger, until Janelle did a trade with him: he could coach her in Maths, she'd coach him in Females.
25. Real Riches
Another true story, brought to me by a client. How could the two old men be happy, when they apparently lived in grinding poverty?
26. A Shortcut to Love?
Sally just had to run away, but the shortcut led to a better life for her.
How to buy this book
Within Australia, Through Other Eyes is available as a trade paperback for $20 (GST included), plus postage of $1.47. You can either pay via Paymate, or send me a cheque.
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Dear Bob,
'Through Other Eyes' treats the reader with some extremely moving stories. The story "The Trouble with Getong" was an extremely amusing story which is ideally ironic for the "General Nutrition Generation". This was my favorite because it was well written, humorous, and had a message that one could relate to.
I found that analysis of human behavior is your strength as a writer in this collection. "Gracie" is a prime example of this. The characters were clear, believable and without "holes".
I was also pleasantly surprised, since I am not a science-fiction fan, with "Death on Ice". This too makes a strong statement about the range of human emotions in situations beyond their control. It reminded me of the book, "Into thin Air", with the straightforward narrative mixed with the fear of group judgment. As it turned out that the story was only "futuristic" not Sci-fi which personally, I found to really enhance it.
Your stories really are strong when you dive into the psychology of people, the pros, cons and "human aspect" of the characters. Overall the collection is extremely well-written and interesting from front to back. The diversity of the subject matter made me mentally want more of the subjects that I related to. Just as I started getting into the grove and flow of your words the collection ended. I wanted more pages!
Tim Gager
Tim is a talented writer of what I would call 'black contemporary fiction'. His short story collection is titled Twenty-six Pack and can be inspected at his web site.
Home Book editing service Striking Back From Down Under
Sleeper, Awake The Start of Magic The Travels of First Horse (a trilogy)
The Mother's Sword LiFE Award (Literature For Environment)