Praise for 10 Bits of My Brain:
"Stuart's work defies pigeon-holing. All of these pieces, though, show a master storyteller at the top of his art." - from the introduction by David B. Coe"It's fun to sink into these worlds and absorb the dos and dont's as we watch [Jaffe's] characters break the rules. Jaffe writes clearly, but with language that's uncommon and fun, often with unexpected twists of meaning." - McKenna Donovan, an Amazon reader.
Overview:
From the tiny life of a fly to the far reaches of space, from an elderly witch in WWII's Lublin ghetto to a dragon detective in the modern world's harsh streets, from tattoos and chess games to robberies and betrayals, these ten stories are packed with action, drama, and a bit of the weird.
More praise for Stuart Jaffe's writing:
"I think I found myself a new favorite author!" - Brandi Salazar, Fictitious Chronicle
"... convinced me that I actually do like fantasy!" MH Grigsby, an Amazon reader
Other Books:
The Malja Chronicles - a post-apocalyptic fantasy like Xena meets Mad Max
The Way of the Black Beast (Book 1)
The Way of the Sword and Gun (Book 2)
The Way of the Brother Gods (Book 3)
After The Crash - a science fiction tale of survival on an untamed planet
Southern Bound - A contemporary paranormal-mystery featuring the ghost of a 1940s detective
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By MH Grigsby
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this collection of short stories on a whim and was not disappointed. I'm not always a sci-fi or fantasy reader, but the stories are quite enjoyable. I loved that the author gave a short blurb at the end of each story about his reasoning for writing it or placing it in this collection. My favorite bit of Jaffe's brain? "A Full Life in Twenty-Four Hours"
If you are looking for something that can take you from contemplation to laughter to tears to wonder all in one collection, buy this book!
If you are looking for something that can take you from contemplation to laughter to tears to wonder all in one collection, buy this book!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By B. Mary
Format:Kindle Edition
Stuart Jaffe has the ability to present an in depth perspective of each of his characters in " Ten Bits of my Brain". He twists and weaves his characters in simple terms ( yet complex angles) to create a great final product. His work is exceptional!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I found Stuart Jaffe's collection, 10 Bits of My Brain, stands out from amongst the many short story collections based on his imaginative use of setting and character. Each story sets up its own world--whether from history (with a magical twist) or from a future edge of the galaxy (in a tattoo parlor and alien Mafioso)--each story comes with its own rules and expectations. It's fun to sink into these worlds and absorb the dos and dont's as we watch his characters break the rules. Jaffe writes clearly, but with language that's uncommon and fun, often with unexpected twists of meaning. He paints scenes with such vividness that I shall never again pass a park bench without expecting to see a chess set and two men, one of whom never speaks.
As many books as there are yet to read, this is a collection I would read more than once. Oh, wait! I have read it more than once.
As many books as there are yet to read, this is a collection I would read more than once. Oh, wait! I have read it more than once.
More About the Author
Stuart Jaffe is the author of The Max Porter Paranormal-Mysteries, The Malja Chronicles, a post-apocalyptic fantasy series, The Bluesman pulp series, and After The Crash as well as the short story collection, 10 Bits of My Brain. Numerous other short stories have appeared in magazines and anthologies.
He is the co-host of The Eclectic Review -- a podcast about science, art, and well, everything.
For those who keep count, the latest animal listing is as follows: one dog, four cats, one albino corn snake, one Brazilian black tarantula, three aquatic turtles, assorted fish, one lop-eared rabbit, five chickens, and a horse. Thankfully, the chickens and the horse do not live inside the house.
He is the co-host of The Eclectic Review -- a podcast about science, art, and well, everything.
For those who keep count, the latest animal listing is as follows: one dog, four cats, one albino corn snake, one Brazilian black tarantula, three aquatic turtles, assorted fish, one lop-eared rabbit, five chickens, and a horse. Thankfully, the chickens and the horse do not live inside the house.
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