Sisterhood of the Pines

and Other Short Stories

Sisterhood of the Pines is an anthology of short fiction. The stories run the gamut from horror and magical realism to fantasy, then back to humor and satire and tributes to family and an old friend. This book ends with a study of courage in the face of danger.

A brief description of each story follows:

• A tattoo bonding experience for three women takes an unexpected turn
• Sailors encounter a most unusual blue-eyed sea monster
• A baseball player has an unusual way to prepare for a game
• There’s nothing worse than a reformed anything
• A suitor’s plans of marriage faces an unexpected challenge
• All debts get liquidated sooner or later
• A writer gets a confusing rejection letter
• A braggart has to face the truth, twice
• Don’t mess around with someone who knows Appalachian magic spells
• A grieving friend gives eulogy. Maybe he’ll do better next time
• Propagandists are made, not born and they are easily offended
• An old trial lawyer, in an authoritarian state, can’t keep his mouth shut
• Three women, who don’t really enjoy each other’s company, have lunch, forever
• It’s always nice to hear about what’s going on back home, maybe
• Not all cherry pie is equal
• An uncle and his nephew discuss sartorial stylings
• The first drive in your older brother’s car is the most memorable because you can’t do it twice
• These days, finding good people is difficult. Luckily, there is one in this story.

About the author. Edward N. McConnell writes short stories from a unique personal perspective. He lives in West Des Moines, IA with his wife.