Funny short stories by a gaggle of the most incredibly talented humorists from across the globe. Only the best stories have been included - those which took top honors on the "Humor and Life, in Particular" website's acclaimed Humor Writing Contest, 1997 to 2009! Really good short humorous fiction is difficult to find these days. And a collection of humor stories by a plural number of singular authors? Well, truly elusive. I'd say we're filling a void, but then I might be accused of hyperbole, and that would be an exaggeration. Between these covers you'll find: Sam Harper, screenwriter for movies such as Rookie of the Year, Cheaper by the Dozen, and Cheaper by the Dozen 2; Debbie Farmer, who was featured alongside Erma Bombeck in the book, Life's a Stitch; and Karen Rinehart, whose columns are featured in several books, including the best-selling Amazing Grace series. The list could go on and on ... there are almost 70 authors in this collection ... but I think it's really time to start reading. Have we got stories to tell!
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Margie is a fifth–generation, native Southern Californian, expatriate. In her life she has had the distinction of actually surviving the raising of two teenagers. Doctors tell her that most of her hair will eventually grow back. Every Tuesday she reinvents the wheel, all of her spices are alphabetized, and she knows where most of her socks are.
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Glenn Oliver Parkhurst was born Glenn Oliver Parkhurst. Makes sense. My Dad was a career Marine, Sempter Fi, so I never stayed in one place long. My Mother, the best, was from Friendship, NY, thus the town in my novel. Friendship was a great place for a young boy to grow up and still holds a place in my heart. I am now a single father of 4 boys and a pack of grandchildren. I love travel and outdoor adventures, food, and family. Besides horror - Bled Out, I write supernatural thrillers - The Ulasiga, action thrillers - Mad Men and Martyrs (coming in November), humor - Laugh Your Shorts Off, literary stories - Charlie's Christmas and A Simple Christmas, I write romance. Links to many of my short stories can be found on my website laughathorror.com and you can read some shorts on my blog Graytale.blogspot.com . Join me on Facebook and Linkedin
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By amleo227
Format:Paperback
What a delightful book! I found it very funny and uplifting. I think this book will be perfect for gifts for my family and friends.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Scheel
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
While rearranging some bookshelves last week, I was drawn once more to my copy of Margie Culbertson's gem of an anthology, Laugh Your Shorts Off. Perusing its pages again, I was reminded of the several reasons why this collection represents such an accomplishment. First, it's unique among contemporary literary anthologies-nothing else out there offers such a gigantic potpourri of great humor from so many writers, 69 in all. Second, it's an "evergreen," the humor it contains is timeless. Third, it consists of the works of many "writers of reputation" offering up some of their best efforts. Fourth, all the stories were contest winners in Margie's international humor writing contest and published on the Humor and Life, in Particular Website, thereby providing the readers with a comic crème de la crème. And finally, the variety of the subjects and styles is all-encompassing, assuring the readers that regardless of varying tastes, there'll be something to tickle everyone's funny bone.
Debbie Farmer, writer of the syndicated column "Family Daze" and whose work has been featured in books with other writers such as Erma Bombeck, contributes a masterful parody of Christmas greetings between ex-college roommates, one a childless socialite and the other a harried housewife and mother. What an amusing contrast!
Bill Naylor, a TV comedy writer for 25 years who now resides in the UK, reminisces about his youthful days as a trainee zoo keeper in "Drinking with the Hairy Boys." He adds a whole new level to the concept of "monkey business."
Ed Tasca, currently retired and living in Mexico, has won many awards in the past for his comic material.... Read more ›
Debbie Farmer, writer of the syndicated column "Family Daze" and whose work has been featured in books with other writers such as Erma Bombeck, contributes a masterful parody of Christmas greetings between ex-college roommates, one a childless socialite and the other a harried housewife and mother. What an amusing contrast!
Bill Naylor, a TV comedy writer for 25 years who now resides in the UK, reminisces about his youthful days as a trainee zoo keeper in "Drinking with the Hairy Boys." He adds a whole new level to the concept of "monkey business."
Ed Tasca, currently retired and living in Mexico, has won many awards in the past for his comic material.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By RAUS
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed this book! First, I was attracted to it because it is filled with entries from the winners of an international humor writing contest. Next, I liked the idea that I could read it in any order and that each story is only a few pages long. This made it a perfect book to take on vacation. I was able to read it while traveling, and on the plane. I read it on the beach. It worked perfectly. I enjoyed the laughs and the ability to read just as much as I had time to read at any particular moment.
I need to say that I was surprised that I enjoyed this book so much. I don't normally read books of short stories. But I thought it was fantastic. Each story was very funny and well written. Therefore, I highly recommend this book. I gave it a five star rating because I feel it deserves it.
WARNING: Be careful when reading this book in public places. On more than one occasion I almost actually did laugh my shorts off. This could have been embarrassing. Since others are also likely to do the same, they might find themselves in some awkward positions.
I need to say that I was surprised that I enjoyed this book so much. I don't normally read books of short stories. But I thought it was fantastic. Each story was very funny and well written. Therefore, I highly recommend this book. I gave it a five star rating because I feel it deserves it.
WARNING: Be careful when reading this book in public places. On more than one occasion I almost actually did laugh my shorts off. This could have been embarrassing. Since others are also likely to do the same, they might find themselves in some awkward positions.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Margie is the editor of my own book series. I'll be upfront about that, No, I am not involved with this book. No, she did not ask me to review it. She has put hours and hours into this collection of 69 very humorous short stories. She dedicates hundreds of hours helping aspiring writers to get their books edited and published. I did buy the book and it is worth every penny. The stories are written by 69 different humor writers all over the globe. There are very few books like this on the market. If you want a real good laugh, get this book.
By Matthew
Format:Paperback
This book is a real find -- full of fun loving stories that my whole family can read together (don't worry, there's still plenty of grown up humor in the pages). I heartily recommend you buy it if you like to laugh, like to laugh a lot, and like your laughing alot in short stories! At over 350 pages the price is great too. You can open it up to any page and just start at that story. Great for taking with you to doctor's appointments, traffic jams, dental appointments (don't let it get in the way of the drill though). Anyway, buy it. You'll like it.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Of course, since I am in this book I will praise it. I feel honored to have my story included in a book with the dozens of talented writers such as Sam Harper who wrote Rookie of the Year and Cheaper by the Dozen, as well as Debbie Farmer who is included in a book with Erma Bombeck.
Ms. Culbertson can't toot her own horn, so I'll do it for her. She is an excellent writer and editor all rolled into one energetic ball. She did an excellent job of creating this funny, funny (did I say funny?) and readable book. The stories within these pages are varied and keep you laughing--there is some type of humor for every taste. Go buy it. You'll love it.
Soon I will be joining the Amazon author team with my own version of a "ya'll come on down" book of humor which will be presented by Ms Culbertson in her capacity as wonderful editor.
Ms. Culbertson can't toot her own horn, so I'll do it for her. She is an excellent writer and editor all rolled into one energetic ball. She did an excellent job of creating this funny, funny (did I say funny?) and readable book. The stories within these pages are varied and keep you laughing--there is some type of humor for every taste. Go buy it. You'll love it.
Soon I will be joining the Amazon author team with my own version of a "ya'll come on down" book of humor which will be presented by Ms Culbertson in her capacity as wonderful editor.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By D. OLeary
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This really a great book by a great group of writers. The guy on page 223 is especially clever!
Okay, so maybe I'm just a touch biased, since I'm the guy on page 223. But this truly is a great collection of humorous stories and essays collected on the "Humor and Life, in Particular" website, run by Margie Culbertson. The topics and styles included are as globe-spanning as the writers featured. Definitely well worth the price!
Okay, so maybe I'm just a touch biased, since I'm the guy on page 223. But this truly is a great collection of humorous stories and essays collected on the "Humor and Life, in Particular" website, run by Margie Culbertson. The topics and styles included are as globe-spanning as the writers featured. Definitely well worth the price!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book so far
I got this book after I heard the author on the radio. This is the best book I've bought on Amazon so far. It's good clean humor and so many different types of it. Read more
Published on August 11, 2010 by Joe P
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not very honest
These 5 star reviews are written by the people whose stories appear in the book. Some of them are very up front about that, (the guy on page 223 is even pretty funny about it! Read more
Published on July 24, 2010 by Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars
So many funny stories
I got this book as a gift from a friend of mine for my birthday. So glad he gave it to me! I'd never heard of it before, but I'm so glad he gave it to me. Read more
Published on January 1, 2010 by Sandra
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