![]() "Each of these four stories is a tiny gem, studded with imaginative characterization and beautiful writing. These are stories for readers who love to think-and who love life. And the heroine of "Go-Go Day" yearns to be doted on, yet seeks ultimate liberation on her own terms. The manchild at the center of "West Forkton Days" teaches himself a searing lesson about chance, love, and art. Regina, a routinely shamed student in "The Cashmere Club" has a shitty life, but seizes a chance for a strange yet comforting makeover. In "Dixon Amiss," a lithograph pressman gets a visit from a couple of guys with a life-changing message for him. Prizewinning author Elizabeth Sims digs into the heart of humanity, with characters who start out knowing what they want, and end up knowing what they need. If a story by Flannery O’Connor and a story by Chuck Palahniuk got together and had kids, they would be these intense, bitingly sharp tales. They’re sustained by hidden wit and a large underpinning of humanity." -New Pop Lit Review, March 2019 GO-GO DAY presents four stories- only four, but every one, in different ways, is terrific. "ANYONE assessing America’s best short story writers needs to include Elizabeth Sims in their survey. "Don't overlook the work of this excellent and entertaining author." "A nifty little puzzle solved by a most intriguing female detective." "ANYONE assessing America’s best short story writers needs to include Elizabeth Sims." "Sims is a master of word choice, sentence structure, and plot development." "Sims' wry commentary on life in Hollywood is dead-on." Jamie Morris, Director, Voice Heart Vision "Elizabeth Sims proves herself a true writer's friend." "Unforgettable characters, lovely moments and brilliant dialogue." "A nerve-tingling thriller, rich with characterization and humour." "Appealing characters, and a rabbit mascot." "Byrd is a very likable amateur sleuth and Sims is a really entertaining storyteller." "Spot on dialog and well drawn female characters." "Goes down easy, like a perfect cup of coffee." "The approach is always positive and well worth the price of admission." "Each of these four stories is a tiny gem." "Sims has created one of those heroines who you wouldn't like to be but you'd like as a friend." "Colorful episodes involving trailer parks and luxury cars." "Your evening read will keep you up 'til dawn." "Sims orchestrates the action-and occasional comic relief-for maximum impact."Īwarded the Silver Medal in general fiction. "The two leads, Rita and George, are engaging and believable." "Intricate and surprising, this is a gripping read." ![]() "Packs a twelve-week writing course into 280 pages." "The quality of writing and the entertainment value are high." Cheri Fuller and Nikki Little, Curve Magazine
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