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Story in Literary Fiction: A Manual for Writers
Story in Literary Fiction: A Manual for Writers, by William H. Coles, is a succinct and clearly written reference for fiction writers. Principles and guidelines for writing present the essence of creating a memorable story. A detailed index makes every idea easily accessible.
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McDowell: A Novel
An admired and lauded surgeon climbs to the top of his profession. But his callous and questionably moral determination angers colleagues and friends who vow to destroy him. He becomes a member of the President's cabinet when a personal family tragedy presents him with a dilemma that leads to a felonious crime. When his world of wealth and privilege collapses, only time can reveal if he rebuilds his life to garner always-desired esteem.
Award finalist in both the 2014 and 2015 William Faulkner Creative Writing Competition. 2nd Edition.
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The Short Fiction of William H. Coles 2001-2011
Award-winning short stories of characters facing moral decisions that stretch their lives to mirror who they are and what they might become. And a novella, set in New Orleans, that pits and adulterous, deeply-in-love couple against society, family, and themselves as they struggle to regain self-respect and acceptance among threats of violent revenge.
Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction, William Faulkner-William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition and others.
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Facing Grace with Gloria and Other Stories by William H. Coles
Facing Grace with Gloria and Other Stories was a finalist in The Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction, 2010.
This collection of short stories includes:
"The Gift" A determined mother protects her deformed child from the destructive sympathies of family and society.
"The Stonecutter" Stonecutter's son falls hopelessly in love with a client.
"Facing Grace with Gloria"
A scam artist does good.
"Homunculus" A circus performer falls for a trapeze artist.
"Reddog" A convict fails to charm his last chance at love.
"Captain Withers's Wife" A desperate wife demands justice.
"The Thirteen Nudes of Ernest Goings" An artist's work has surprising impact.
"Crossing Over" A nursing assistant takes a wrong turn in patient care.
"The Activist" Coming of age while helping a nephew.
"The Perennial Student" An associate professor learns more from his student than he expected.
"The Curse of a Lonely Heart" A dinner party goes awry.
"Suchin's Escape" A victim of the sex trade finally escapes.
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