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This volume, Tales From Central America, is the first in what I hope will be a small set of collections covering tales from Central and South America, an area that actually covers a whole host of nations and storytelling traditions.These folk tales, ...
This volume, Tales From South America, tells stories from both first nations peoples and later European settlers in south America. Tales From South America covers a wide range of sources and tales that have emerged from all corners of the continent.T...
Tales from the Caribbean is a vibrant, culturally rich collection of myths, legends, and folktales drawn from across the Caribbean's many islands and coastal traditions. Curated and carefully retold by a lifelong storyteller and writer of magical and...
26 Songs. 26 Stories. Infinite Echoes.Music has the power to transport us, to spark memories, stir emotions, and tell stories beyond the lyrics. In this unique collection, twenty-six original short stories take inspiration from some of the greatest s...
Step into a world of enchantment with Tales of the Gùshì Yuán, an extraordinary collection of indigenous tales from the Far East!This captivating anthology invites you to explore the rich tapestry of traditional Chinese storytelling, s...
Step into the enchanting world of Tales Told By The Kathaakaar, part of a captivating series that brings the rich tapestry of Central and Southern Asian folklore to life!Dive into a treasure trove of indigenous tales that span the vibrant cultures of...
Dive into Tales from the Hakawati, a mesmerizing collection of Arabic folk tales and legends that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world!This second volume in our series showcases the diverse narratives and themes found within Arabic ...
Dive into the enchanting world of Tales Told By Balebos and Gusan, the third captivating volume in our series celebrating the rich tapestry of indigenous tales from the Middle East!This collection transports you to a vibrant landscape of storytelling...
Dive into Tales from the Meddahs, an enchanting collection of Turkish folk tales and legends that celebrates the rich storytelling tradition of the Middle East!After two decades of collecting and sharing stories, I've curated this collection to prese...
Discover the enchanting world of Central African folklore with this captivating collection of fairy tales and legends!Delve into the rich tapestry of stories from regions like Uganda and the Congo, where each tale reflects the vibrant cultural identi...
The Sahara runs from east to west across the widest part of Africa, a vast desert dividing the continent into two main regions. North Africa consists of the Mediterranean coast from Morocco to Egypt and includes the valley of the Nile River as far so...
Tales From The World's Firesides is a grand project. I've collected thousands of traditional texts as part of other projects, and while many of the original texts are available through channels like Project Gutenberg, some of the narratives can be ha...
Folklore, fairy tales, myths and legends from East AfricaThe seemingly simple art of storytelling is incredibly important in African societies. Storytelling helps all societies to understand core elements in their lives such as religion, morals, hist...
This is the very first book in Part 3 - Africa, following on from the titles in Parts 1 and 2 covering a host of nations and regions across Europe and North America.Tales From The World's Firesides is a grand project. I've collected thousands of trad...
These tales are firmly rooted in the folk traditions that have evolved since Europeans arrived on the continent. Many traditional |American stories and tall tales are based on real-life historical figures such as Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett, while...
The Insomniac Booth invites readers once again into Clive Gilson's hauntingly vivid world, where magical realism blends seamlessly with the old-world charm of folklore and faery tales. Following the acclaim of his previous collection, The Mechanic's ...
Step into the shadowy, enchanted world of Finnish folklore with Tales From The Forest Lands, a spellbinding collection of myths and legends from the far north.This volume transports you to the heart of Finland, where ancient pagan beliefs and age-old...
Step into the enchanting world of Tales From The Land of Rabbits, a captivating collection of folk tales and legends from Spain and Portugal.Did you know that Spain was once called Ispania, meaning "land of the rabbits"? From this ancient name comes ...
Step into the enchanting world of Scotland with Tales From The Land Of The Brave, a spellbinding collection of folklore, fairy tales, myths, and legends that will transport you to a time of ancient magic and heroic deeds.This volume, dedicated to the...
Step into the dark and enchanting world of Romanian folklore with Tales From The Land Of The Strigoi-a spellbinding collection of stories where myth, magic, and ancient traditions come alive.Romanian culture has long been shaped by its vibrant and de...
Embark on one final journey into the enchanted world of Norse folklore with Tales From the Old Norse, a captivating collection of myths and legends from the frozen north.In this thrilling volume, you'll discover timeless tales collected by legendary ...
Step into the enchanting world of Tales From The Samodivi, where the mystical and magical come alive in a collection of captivating Balkan folk tales and legends!The Balkans, a crossroads of culture and history for over 2,000 years, have given birth ...
Embark on a journey through the ancient Viking isles with Tales From The Viking Isles, a thrilling collection of sagas from Iceland and the Faroe Isles!Step into the world of Norse legends and family sagas, where fierce warriors, bold explorers, and ...
Step into the fiery world of gods, heroes, and epic adventures with Tales of Fire and Bronze, a captivating collection of Greek folk tales and legends!In ancient Greece, mythology wasn't just a set of stories-it was woven into the very fabric of ever...
With over 60,000 downloads of Clive Gilson's stories and novels since 2012 this new collection displays Clive's newest work from 2016. The stories in this book are linked by recurring themes of urban decay -- splintered glass, dust motes and cracke...
This new edition collected together for the first time contains seventeen of Clive Gilson's award winning short stories. Individually Clive's stories have been downloaded over fifty thousand times since the end of 2012, but this is the first time tha...
This new edition collected together for the first time contains a new selection of Clive Gilson's award winning short stories. Individually Clive's stories have been downloaded over fifty thousand times since the end of 2012, but this is the first ti...
The European Renaissance never happened. The Ottomans were not stopped at the gates of Vienna. Ferdinand and Isabella failed in their attempt to defeat the Moors. Imagine a world turned upside down. Northern Europe is the basket case. The Middle East...
The Mechanic's Curse brings together Clive Gilson's collected short stories in a single volume. These stories have been previously published in anthologies and online magazines. Clive's love of magical realism from writers such as Angela Carter, a...
When Mrs McGonagall collapses with the biggest nose bleed in the world, inventor Dad & his daughter, Morgan, have to come up with a plan. Dad miniaturizes Morgan's cyber teddy bear, Bogey, pops him in a techno-suit, & programs him so he can wield a l...
How far would a father go to protect his daughter-especially when his "protection" is as dangerous as the threats he faces?Billy Whitlow, once the smooth-talking "Don of Doo Wop," has left behind his wild days of drink, drugs, and endless groupies. H...
Just how far will a father go to protect his daughter, especially when his 'protection' is so fundamentally flawed? Billy Whitlow, one time "Don of Doo Wop", has survived his days of drink, drugs and groupies, settling now into a more peaceful life c...
A Solitude of Stars is disturbing and breathtaking in equal measure. It could be called a science-fiction dystopia, but I think the book goes much deeper than that. What interested me very much was how to tell the story of the Apparat and Dirigist...
Step into the enchanting world of Welsh folklore with Tales from the Land of Dragons-a captivating collection of myths, legends, and folk tales straight from the heart of Wales.For years, Clive Gilson has immersed himself in the rich tradition of sto...