English Storytelling

In the heart of the Deep South, Stanley Sinclair’s dream simmers quietly in a worn-down kitchen behind a wood-burning stove. But when he dares to serve more than food—to serve comfort—he ends up feeding more than stomachs. He feeds a town. Grease, Grits, and Glory is a soulful, funny, and deeply satisfying story about second chances, family (by blood and by biscuit), and the magical messiness of life when you live with your heart wide open. With a cast of unforgettable characters—including a kazoo-playing oddball, a fiercely wise little girl, and a goat with too much personality—...

Are you ready to delve into the world of roleplaying like never before? Look no further than The Art of Roleplaying, your ultimate guide to immersive storytelling. Explore the depths of crafting an engaging narrative with chapters dedicated to everything from non-player characters to plotline creation. Dive into worldbuilding with secrets to creating unique and evocative cultures. Discover the power of dramatic sound effects and atmospheric elements to keep your players invested like never before. This comprehensive guide is perfect for both novice and experienced roleplayers, with tips and...

Fellow cozy mystery lovers, it is time for you to become an amateur sleuth too! Can you figure out what… A small town café owner named Libby Spangler, A stray dog named Firecracker, and A beloved Liberty Lakes council member’s murder …have in common? When a long-time council member is found dead under a picnic table in the town’s park, retired television newscaster, turned café owner, Libby Spangler decides to untangle the truth before the July 4th holiday festivities fizzle out and the fireworks fade. In this star-spangled, whodunit cozy mystery, you’ll embark on a quest to ...

Juliette has always longed for everything she experiences in her beloved books—grand adventures, heroic deeds, passionate love, and making a meaningful difference. She wants it all. Yet, despite her found family, her dream bookshop, and a burgeoning connection with a sweet man, chronic anxiety keeps her tethered to a safe and predictable routine. Until her life is upended when an unexpected magical ability surfaces. Now gifted with the power to locate lost things, Juliette's world becomes a blend of wonder and anxiety.

Crafting Immersive Fiction: A Comprehensive Guide is the ultimate resource for writers eager to create stories that captivate from start to finish. Whether you're a new writer or a seasoned author, this guide offers the tools you need to craft unforgettable fiction. What’s Inside: Core Elements of Storytelling: Develop complex characters, authentic voices, and engaging arcs. Understand plot structure, from exposition to resolution, and how to balance themes and subtext to deepen your narrative. Building Conflict and Stakes: Master the art of tension, conflict, and pacing to keep readers ...

Discover the fascinating world of visual storytelling! Unveil the secrets behind the most powerful and captivating form of storytelling through the magnificent art of comics and graphic novels. Introducing "Visual Storytelling," a groundbreaking eBook that will lead you on a journey through the enthralling universe of comics and graphic novels. Immerse yourself in the evolution, history, and techniques that have shaped the iconic art of visual storytelling, and learn how this medium has journeyed from the static images of early comic strips to the dynamic and powerful narratives we know and...

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Great Bicycle Race Mystery, The Mystery of the Wild Ponies, and The Mystery in the Computer Game.

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Mystery of the Stolen Sword, The Basketball Mystery, and The Movie Star Mystery.

You don't have to be a hunter or camper to enjoy this collection of hilarious stories by a writer who is often compared to Mark Twain and Garrison Keillor. In fact, the charm of Patrick F. McManus' work is that it provides plenty of reasons for staying indoors, surrounded by friendly appliances. You'll laugh aloud as McManus and his friends, including Rancid and Crazy Eddie, venture into the great outdoors to face formidable foes.

All Things Aside is a punchy, honest, incisive book that shares a view of the world through the eyes of the inimitable Iliza Shlesinger. From the macro to micro, Shlesinger tackles it all with her no-bullshit comedic style. Throughout the book, Shlesinger dives from one subject into the next, making her hilarious asides the basis of her stories, much like she does in her stand-up comedy. Topics range from dissecting social expectations to the notion that products marketed specifically to women are scams, and all manner of things in between.

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Disappearing Staircase Mystery, The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain, and The Mystery of the Spider's Clue.

What are the real-world stories that great persuaders use to make deals, close sales and bring masses of people to accept new ideas? In this breakthrough book, renowned coach and copywriter David Garfinkel reveals the types of stories that have proven to make millions of dollars, create important agreements and even change billions of minds, across a variety of industries and situations. Plus, he shows you step-by-step how to create these stories yourself, and use them to reach your own persuasion goals. The hero’s journey type of story is the go-to template for novels and film. But to ...

Three stories in one collection! This volume includes The Amusement Park Mystery, The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo, and The Camp-Out Mystery. In The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo, the zoo is wonderful - it has seals and giraffes and elephants and tigers, and Benny’s favorite, a little monkey named Amos. It also has a mystery. Someone is mixing up signs, switching off electricity, and endangering the animals’ lives. If the Boxcar Children want to save the animals, they’ll have to solve the mystery - and fast!

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Mystery of the Singing Ghost, The Mystery in the Snow, and The Pizza Mystery.

Over eleven seasons and eighty-four episodes, Jerry Seinfeld drove around in classic cars, grabbing coffee and chatting with the funniest people alive. The result was not only a hilarious collection of casual yet intimate conversations but arguably the most important historical archive about the art of comedy ever amassed. Now that archive is preserved in the form of a carefully curated audiobook collection of excerpts from the show. Seinfeld has handpicked the show’s keenest insights and funniest exchanges.

You are a multitude of stories. Every joy and heartbreak, every disappointment and dizzying high, has the makings of an unforgettable story. Whether your goal is to deliver the perfect wedding toast, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview or simply connect more deeply to those around you, The Moth is here to help. In this book, the Moth team reveal the secrets of their time-honed process and use examples from beloved storytellers like Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Nikesh Shukla, Sarfraz Manzoor and more.

🌿✨ Step into a world where magic lingers in the mist, the kettle is always warm, and the forest whispers its ancient secrets. ✨🌿 Nestled deep in the woods, a cozy cabin awaits—a place where the scent of herbal tea mingles with the stories of the trees. In this collection of gentle, enchanting tales, you’ll find: 🍵 A tea shop where the brews whisper forgotten memories. 🌙 A hidden glade where fireflies carry the wishes of the lost. 🍄 A wandering fox with a lantern, guiding those who need it most. 📖 A book that only appears during the first snowfall of winter. Perfect...

Moon Water & Mango Thirst She thought she was just glowing. Turns out… she’s pregnant with a prophecy. Soléna lives on an island where flowers bloom at her feet and the ocean answers to her moods. She didn’t ask for love. She definitely didn’t ask for a man with abs, emotional discipline, and ancestors that bow when he walks. But when Elian arrives, she lets herself be taken—softly, slowly, sacrally. And when she wakes with a glow in her womb and a pulse that isn’t hers… she knows: this is no ordinary child. She’s carrying a Key. A weapon. A wild, chosen soul that speaks in...

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Sword of the Silver Knight, The Game Store Mystery, and The Mystery of the Orphan Train!

If you’ve ever said, “I can’t make content—I don’t have the money,” this book is your permission slip to shut up and create. Zero-Budget TV by Emmanuel Simms is the ultimate survival guide for creators, filmmakers, influencers, and dreamers who want to tell powerful stories—without waiting on a budget, crew, or Hollywood miracle. Packed with practical tips, hilarious behind-the-scenes hacks, and real-life case studies, this book proves that creativity doesn’t come from money—it comes from you. Whether you’re filming on your phone, recording a podcast in your closet, or ...