Family Stories – Page 2 – Tales of a Family

The Dry Grass of August

Published on July 11, 2019 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

For those hot summer nights, some may want to curl up with a good book in front of the cooler. According to KTC, you will not be disappointed in the book The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew. It chronicles the life of Jubie Watts, her family, and their black housekeeper Mary Luther, a woman that Jubie loves and admires. Read the stirring book review by KTC on The Dry Grass of August.

July Themes

Published on July 1, 2019July 24, 2019 by Ann Marie Bryant6 Comments

Where did June go? This summer has flown by all too quickly, and I never put up the June writing prompts. I apologize to my bloggers that share their stories on this site.

This time I am not placing dates or deadlines, just the writing prompts, so share when you can.

Since July is all about hot summer nights and friends, I decided to use these as suggestions for our stories. Have fun, and do not forget to share your tales.

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Family Names

Published on June 9, 2019June 10, 2019 by Ann Marie Bryant3 Comments

I tried wracking my brain, trying to recall if he slept on the couch that night. If not, he should have.

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Disqualified Abuse

Published on June 9, 2019 by Ann Marie Bryant2 Comments

The rain had just stopped pouring on the twins as they arrived home. Anthony and Marcia were alike in almost every way and today, they were both miserable. Their first day back to school after winter break had not gone well and now they were both wet, cold and despondent.

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Helping her Reach Higher

Published on June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 by Ann Marie Bryant1 Comment

She turned back to the rock face and simultaneously let go of the rope with both hands, just like she had lost consciousness, flung herself backwards and (my favorite part) screamed like she was falling to her death.

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