Author Description

In this collection of 101 stories, Jim Bates touches on the simple moments of life, sometimes memorable, sometimes nearly forgotten, but always meaningful. Memories abound: building model airplanes, learning to bake oatmeal cookies, walking in the woods, summers spent at an aunt and uncle’s cabin, graduating from college, raising a family, and dealing with the death of a loved one. All these stories are lovingly written. They bring to mind the importance of taking the time to consider what is truly meaningful in one's life; what is truly important. Ultimately, though, they deal with love and relationships and what it means to be human in this day and age. The journey through life can be quite the ride. Join Jim on this one.<br/><br/>Praise for Periodic Stories. I loved this book - it's my total favourite, and I read a lot. I love that each story is of similar length - as this gives me a predictability on how long a read it will be.<br/>…this makes it an intimate and inclusive read.<br/>I think I will be reading this book on and off for years, and am very grateful to the author Jim Bates for creating such a gem.<br/>-The talented Ger White is an Irish poet and storyteller. Her latest collection of poems is entitled “Newspapers on the Floor.”<br/><br/>Short Stuff is a book of wonderfully heartwarming short stories. Jim ‘s words will touch you with joy, sorrow, love, loss, and every emotion there is. Each story will introduce you to characters that will become your friends, neighbors, and family.<br/>Each short read in this book is a look into the wonderfully creative mind of Jim Bates, and how he treasures stories surrounding human relationships... believe me, you will not want to put this little gem down.<br/>-Renown poet Ann Christine Tabaka has published 18 collections of poetry. Her most recent is entitled “Children of the Storm.”<br/><br/>In The Alchemy of Then Jim Bates recalls moments in time with poems that lead you through the door of his imagination… from ch