Encounter in a Small Cafe [Paperback]

Jon Batson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 8, 2009

A small boy sitting outside the principal's office, a businessman having coffee at Starbucks, a journalist nursing his drink in a saloon in the 1800s. Here are twelve stories as diverse as these characters from the author of The Rands Conspiracy and Deadly Research.

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About the Author

Primarily known for his original songs and stage musicals, Jon Batson has turned his storytelling and writing talents to a different genre - short stories and novels. A wordsmith at heart, Jon began writing in earnest when he and his wife Eileen moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina. He has turned out a number of short stories including the award winning "Powder Monkey of Cape Fear," "Gaston's Last Run," "Love at the Lumina Pavilion," "Smoking Bedpan," and "Selfers". His novella, an action-packed murder mystery The Rands Conspiracy, was soon followed by Deadly Research. His short story collections; the dark tales of Murder at Thompson Bog and sci-fi tales Doll Bodies make for satisfying reads.

Product Details

• Paperback: 138 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (July 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1448643368
• ISBN-13: 978-1448643363
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

More About the Author

Jon Batson is a prolific writer, talented entertainer and the driving force behind Midnight Whistler Publishers (MWP), an independent press located in Raleigh, NC. An award-winning author, he is a four time winner of the Lower Cape Fear Short Story Contest and twice awarded Honorable Mention in the internationally known Writers of The Future Contest for science fiction writers. His six novels and three short story collections are intentionally provocative and refreshingly entertaining. As a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Jon has five Hollywood produced musicals, two CDs and a collectible vinyl record to his credit. Jon lives with his wife, Eileen, in Raleigh, North Carolina and is currently writing his next novel. Visit www.MidnightWhistler.com and www.TheRealJonBatson.com Email [e-mail]