WRITER'S CRAMP and Other Short Stories

A collection of short stories by Anthony Marchionda, Jr. WRITER'S CRAMP - (Received honorable mention in the Best of Ohio Writer 2005 Short Story Contest) - With just minutes left before the courier service arrives to pick up the manuscript, a writer struggles desperately to find the perfect closing line for his latest novel. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR - A conniving cat persuades a not-so-bright dog to do his bidding. GUNFIGHTER'S LAMENT - An old grizzled gunfighter comes to town looking for a little peace and quiet. WHY? - A conversation between a father and his five-year-old son about the meaning of war. THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF RICK RICHARDS, CASE FILE NO. 17 – New York private-eye Rick Richards is being framed for murder and the key to solving the case is a fat, calico cat. (Novella) Along with five more short stories: RAIF SINCLAIR (SUPER SECRET AGENT), SUPERHERO, SURVIVAL BREW, DECEIVING AROMA, WINTER SOLSTICE. (Pocket Size Book)