Short Stories to Enjoy with Wine: Vol. 1

by Stephen J. Kristof

Overview

The ultimate collection of fictional short stories, written especially for readers who are into wine! Short Stories to Enjoy with Wine should be at the top of the shopping list for every reader who loves wine. It's also the perfect gift for those hard to shop for wine-loving relatives and friends!

If you like wine and enjoy reading fiction, you'll fall in love with this new book! It's the perfect companion when you feel like relaxing with a good book and a glass or two of your favorite wine. The 17 short stories and novelettes in this first volume are woven together by the common thread of wine.

The book engages with captivating scenarios, memorable characters and fascinating plots. There's something for every reader! Each story is unique, spanning tales of romance, adventure, paranormal intrigue, time travel, crime, passion, nostalgia, spirituality and mystery. Some stories will make you wonder, "What if that's actually possible?" Others will leave you uplifted, hopeful and encouraged. Expect a few stories to be deeply emotional, arousing, personally gratifying and nostalgically comforting.

This book's short story format is absolutely perfect for readers who have just enough time to finish a story in one sitting, before enjoying the next one at another time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781738775743
Publisher:	Press Here Publishing
Publication date:	04/07/2023
Series:	Short Stories to Enjoy with Wine , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	386
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Stephen Kristof is an author of both fiction and non-fiction books, who has enjoyed an extensive and exciting career. His keen insights into people and situations have been honed through 35 years in diverse roles spanning media, education, management, advertising, professional consulting and creative arts. His academic background includes university degrees in Media Communications and Teacher Education, along with additional certifications and studies at the Graduate level. As an author of fiction, his vivid imagination comes to life with richly-developed characters, captivating scenarios and fascinating plots. Whether it's romance, adventure, fantasy, mystery, crime, passion, paranormal intrigue, contemporary life situations or feel-good nostalgia, Stephen loves spinning tales that keep his readers engaged and wanting more! His most recent book, "Short Stories to Enjoy with Wine," is an collection of 17 riveting stories woven together with the common thread of wine. Additional books in this series are forthcoming. He's been a Teacher of Journalism and Communications, Owner of an Advertising and Public Relations firm, Founder and Manager of a bustling Career Consulting company, Supervisory Consultant with a Fortune 500 company, Broadcast Technician with a National Broadcaster, Radio Column Writer/Host, Photographer, Web Content Writer and, of course, Author. When he's not writing, Stephen loves gardening and landscaping, creative photography, nature hikes, and celebrating life with family and friends. He also has an unquenchable appetite for sandy beaches and warm, salty breezes!

Table of Contents

PREFACE; Author's Thoughts

 

TORRONTÉS; Warm Memories of Baseball

 

CABERNET SAUVIGNON; King of the Neighborhood

 

CHARDONNAY; A Familiar Face

 

CHEAP BOXED WINE; Disturbing Her Peace

 

MERLOT; The Mysterious Visitor

 

TOURIGA NACIONAL; The Long Wait

 

TEMPRANILLO; Double Vision

 

PINOT GRIGIO; Training the New Boss

 

ZINFANDEL; Settling for More

 

PINOTAGE; Shifting Character

 

RIESLING; The Sweet Spot

 

SHIRAZ; Identical Twins

 

AMARONE; Loving Deeply

 

SANGIOVESE; Believing in Someone

 

SAUVIGNON BLANC; She Said, He Said

 

CABERNET FRANC; Easily Overlooked

 

PINOT NOIR; A Distinguished Gentleman