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White Sand – New Creative Nonfiction

Creative Nonfiction from Let Me Tell You A Story

A New Creative Nonfiction, Just Published by Let Me Tell You A Story…

I’m thrilled to announce that my flash creative nonfiction piece White Sand has just been published by Let Me Tell You A Story. White Sand is the remembrance of a sun-blasted beach, a never-to-be-forgotten moment, and a revelation to be carried into the future. The genre is creative nonfiction. And hey, White Sand is a free read on Substack!

Read the Story Today!

Let Me Tell You A Story is a US-based Substack project. Every piece published begins…”Let Me Tell You A Story.” Substack is available without paywalls. You need only a free membership, and it’s a great resource. I urge you to sign up today. Not only will you be able to read my story, White Sand, there are many blogs and creators on Substack who will not disappoint. Boom go the links:

https://letmetellthisstory.substack.com/p/let-me-tell-you-a-story-about-white

https://letmetellthisstory.substack.com/

Scrawling Into Summer…

Summer is here, friends and neighbors, and you know I’m a sucker for the heat. Speaking of hot, White Sand marks my twenty-ninth published piece for 2025. W00T! More stories are coming your way. How will you know when a new story breaks? Glad you asked, Friends. Read On! Drum roll and… Meanwhile, don’t miss any upcoming stories. You can stay tuned for all the latest by following the MEF blog:

https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/

And finally, with your indulgence, allow me a blatant book plug. A lovely concept: Artists being paid for their work. And, yes, even writers need to eat. So please, buy a damn book. Thank you!

Orphaned Lies – Collected Stories

The Journey of Orphaned Lies

The fifteen stories contained within these pages tell tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning. Unforgettable characters struggle against the impersonal forces of the outside world, and against the flaws they carry within themselves. There is quiet heroism and unwanted heroes discarded, acts of defiance and of acceptance. The inhabitants of these pages learn who they are, and sometimes, who they are not. Enter here, Reader, and join in the journey that is Orphaned Lies.

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About the Book
Marco Etheridge is a writer of fiction, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His stories have been published by reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. Here, for the first time, fifteen of his best short stories are gathered together in one collection. An aging veteran who despises his neighbor ends up in hospital under her care. An isolated married couple search for help to deliver their first child. A man pauses on a wind-swept cliff to converse with a dead friend. A young kitchen boy is sent on a perilous journey across a pestilential land. A man and women find love at the end of their lives. The fifteen stories contained within these pages tell tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning. Unforgettable characters struggle against the impersonal forces of the outside world, and against the flaws they carry within themselves. There is quiet heroism and unwanted heroes discarded, acts of defiance and of acceptance. The inhabitants of these pages learn who they are, and sometimes, who they are not. Open these pages and join in the journey that is Orphaned Lies.
Details
Genre: Short Stories
Tags: Recommended Books, Short Stories
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2021
ASIN: B099TG6GQ7
List Price: 9.95
eBook Price: 2.99
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Marco Etheridge

Marco Etheridge is a writer of prose, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His work has been featured in over one hundred reviews and journals across Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. His story “Power Tools” has been nominated for Best of the Web for 2023. “Power Tools” is Marco’s latest collection of short fiction. When he isn’t crafting stories, Marco is a contributing editor for a new ‘Zine called Hotch Potch. In his other life, Marco travels the world with his lovely wife Sabine. Website: https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/

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