Broken Petals: An Appalachia-Inspired Short Story Collection

Broken Petals is a collection of short stories that demonstrate strength, humor, and tenacity interlaced with inuences of traditional Appalachian teachings and intertwined with today’s lifestyles.

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” − Audrey Hepburn, British actress and humanitarian (1929–1993)

As individuals, we stand alone, but accepting an outstretched hand gives us an inner strength that creates a harmony in unity with beauty, compassion, and determination. It is healing, much like when broken ower petals are bound
together: they create a bouquet of beauty, sweet fragrance, and originality with uncompromising endurance. Broken Petals brings that kind of healing.
Contributing Authors: Rachel Burdine, Lori C Byington, Rebecca D Elswick, Lisa Hall, April Hensley, Linda Hudson Hoagland, Lynda A Holmes, Jan Howery, Pam Keaton, Rose Klix, Betty Kossick, Gretchen McCroskey, Carolina Major
Diaz San Francisco, Janie Dempsey Watts