CATS AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Christmas and cats -- they're a happy combination. This, Whortleberry Press's third Christmas-and-cats anthology, promises as much festive fun as the last two -- The Twelve Cats of Christmas and Catty New Year, both still available on this page. The festive stories are provided by Peggy Johnson, Nicole Pauling, Lazette Gifford (who also created the delightful cover), Jean Goldstrom, Michael Hanson, Lucas Pedersen, Tony Thorne MBE, Michael R. Warren, Jack Owen, Richard Pitaniello, William LaFleur, Chuck Goldstrom and Arthur Sanchez. The 155-page 6x9 paperback book is available for the modest price of $7.63 plus postage by clicking here.

FALL AND RISE

An anthology edited by Ahmed Khan

When it comes to post-apocalyptic survival, the paradigm is the usual "survival of the fittest" with "fittest" meaning the most unethical, the most selfish. Can man survive apocalypse without giving up ethics? The stories in this unique anthology pose answers to this question.Edited by Ahmed A. Khan, the star-studded lineup of authors includes:Phyllis Gotlieb, Robert Sawyer, Jay Lake, Gary Markette, John Park, Bronwyn Elko, Marian Powell, Kurt Kirchmeier, Kaori Praschak, Ian Rogers, Paul Carlson, John Rogers, Dwight O. Allen, Jr.

The anthology is available as a paperback at $8.99 + postage. To order, please email to: whortleberry.press@gmail.com for details.

CATTY NEW YEAR

By A Galaxy of Well-loved Whortleberry Press Stars, and A Few New Ones, Too

This 2006 holiday gift book -- actually, good any time -- boasts some of the well-loved authors whose works made 2005's Christmas anthology our best-seller of last year. The authors are, in no particular order: Michael Warren, Arthur Sanchez, Gary Markette, Jean Goldstrom, Lazette Gifford, Ahmed A. Khan, Chang Williams, Chuck Goldstrom, Peggy Johnson, Adam Banks, Jean L. Ward, Jamie K. Schmidt and Paul Ray. Of course it's impossible to do justice to an anthology as terrific, unique and varied as this is by quoting any one story, so I'll try and tell you just a bit about each story if you'll hop over to here for a look-see into the table of contents.This 6x9 paperback has 225 pages with large print for easy reading,The cost is $12.95 plus $3.05 s&h or a total of $16: Send your check or money order to me, Jean Goldstrom, at Whortleberry Press, 426 Arabella St., Pittsburgh PA 15210.

A WEEK IN
HEAVEN'S REALM

This is a gently comic imaginary week's visit to that beautiful place beyond The Pearly Gates. You may encounter some surprises. And some laughs. After all, without laughter, it would be Hell. For a peek inside, click here. es, An 86-page paperback, $8.95 plus $2.20 postage. Send check or money order to Jean Goldstrom, Whortleberry Press, Box 771, Melrose FL 32666.

A SHORT* HISTORY OF CLAN MACKINTOSH
FOR NON-NATIVE SCOTS
(*Dull and Confusing Details Omitted)

Swords, shields, axes and thrown rocks -- these are what Clan Mackintosh men used to become known as "the fightingest clan in the Highlands." If you're a Mackintosh, or a member of any of the clan's many sub-groups, this history will give you more reason than ever to walk tall. As if, being a Mackintosh, you needed more reason! Check out the list of more than 200 families that are part of this clan here. This is a paperback, 6x9, 102 pages. Price $13.95 plus $2.48 postage. Make out check or money order to Jean Goldstrom, mail to Whortleberry Press, 426 Arabella St., Pittsburgh PA 15210.

COLONEL ANNE MACKINTOSH,
SCOTLAND'S 'BEAUTIFUL REBEL.'

Lady Anne Mackintosh was the wife of the Highland chief of Clan Mackintosh during Scotland's last great war against England for Scotland's freedom, in 1745. While her husband fought on the King of England's side, Lady Anne made the unheard-of move of calling the clan to battle for the other side, for Bonnie Prince Charlie, who was Charles Stuart and the rightful king of Scotland. This is the only book that tells her incredible story. This is a 6x9 paperback. $11.95 plus $2.48 postage. Check it out here. Price$11.95 plus $2.48 postage. Make out check or money order to Jean Goldstrom; 426 Arabella St., Pittsburgh PA 15210.

TARA'S STORY --
CONVERSATIONS WITH A CAT
BY TATE KURU

Reading this book will take you about as far into the life of a cat as you can go without actually being a cat. It makes you laugh, it may make you cry, you will hold your breath in suspense -- unless you purely hate cats, you will have a wonderful time. This book is 6x9 paperback, 275 pages, $12.95 and $3.50 postage. Read part of the first chapter here and tell me you don't want to see what happens next!

A CAGED CHILD STILL SINGS BY WADE-ANTHONY SIPPER

Out of a prison cell comes this book of poems praising God and thanking Christ for taking the author's outstretched hand. Being found by God and Christ’s redeeming love is the theme of Sipper’s reverent and joyous verses. Check it out here.This book is a 6x9-inch paperback, 65 pages. Cost $9.95, plus $2.10 postage. At Sipper's request, all proceeds above expenses will go to the Angel Tree Ministry, a charity aiding children of prisoners.

CATS RULE THE WORLD...?
BY JEAN GOLDSTROM

Those cats -- they're trying to decide if they should make it official. Ruling the world, that is. But there are a few important points that have to be ironed out before the grand gathering of cats can raise their paws for that all-important vote. Check it out at here. Paperback, $9.95, postage $2.48.

Everyone's heard of the "twelve days of Christmas." But

THE TWELVE CATS OF CHRISTMAS

promise fun all year round. This book is an anthology by the following stellar lineup:Adam Banks; Lazette Gifford; Chuck Goldstrom; Keith P. Graham; Leela Kuruganti; Daniel L. Naden; Richard Pitaniello; Arthur Sanchez; Cover illustration: Lazette Gifford. This paperback is only $12.95 plus $3.40 postage.

DIGITAL DAYDREAMS #2
BY ARTHUR SANCHEZ

A second collection of stories by Arthur Sanchez. Price in ebook format is $5.99, plus $1 postage. Paperback format coming out soon. Read a free story here. 3 1/2 inch disc, $3.95 plus $1.50 postage.

LAST BEST FRIEND, by Jean Goldstrom.

Max, a 21st century youth, suddenly finds himself in the 31st century, in a laboratory staffed by animal-looking people--slaves to the rich. Max teaches the "manimals" a new word -- freedom. They join together to fight for freedom. p. Ranked #9 in prestigious Preditors and Editors annual poll, awarded Honorable Mention in International DIY contest. Read a selection here. Paperback, $9.95 plus $2.48 postage.

PRESENTLY TENSE by Gary Markette

Adventures of that favorite flatfoot of fantasy, Gavin McQue. "Presently Tense" is available in PDF or MSWORD format for $7.00. Hardcopy is available for $10 plus shipping; on a 3 1/2 inch floppy, $3.95 plus $1.50 postage. Read a free story here.

CYBERTALES -- LIVE WIRE

This anthology of stories about the Internet is edited by Arthur Sanchez and Jean Goldstrom. 3 1/2 inch floppy, $3.95 plus $1.50 postage.

THE BEST OF ASTOUNDING TALES

This is an anthology of some of the best stories to appear in http://Astoundingtales.com, edited by Arthur Sanchez and Jean Goldstrom. 3 1/2 inch floppy $3.95 plus $1.50 postage.

HERE, EYEBALL THIS!
by David Heddle

A coming-of-age story about physics graduate students at Carnegie Mellon University.For a free chapter, click here. 3 1/2 inch floppy, $3.95 plus $1.50 postage.

DIGITAL DAYDREAMS

This is a collection of science-fiction, fantasy and horror short stories by Arthur Sanchez" For a free chapter click here. 3 1/2 inch floppy, $3.95 plus $1.50 postage.

GHELENDEN
by Ahmed A. Khan
Author Ahmed Khan takes readers on a trip to a wondrous land populated by magical beings, including talking unicorns, as well as a few fortunate humans. Read a free chapter here. 3 1/1 inch floppy, $3.95 plus $1.50 postage.

GHELENDEN REVISITED

The mystical land of Ghelenden is so much fun, some of our star writers jumped in to create this anthology of more Ghelenden adventures. $3.95 1/2 inch floppy, $1.50 postage.

TALES FROM THE SEVEN COUNTIES
by Gary A. Markette

The Seven Counties are inhabited by pixies, angels, elves and fantasy's favorite detective, Gavin McQue. Stories about their adventures are sure to leave readers with a smile. Read a free chapter here. 3 1/2 inch floppy, $3.95, $1.50 postage.

THE TWELVE WORKS OF THE SHMO, by Walter Willaert

This ebook (in pdf format only) reports the adventures and especially the misadventures of the Shmo, two space aliens whose job it is to keep an eye on that problematical planet, Earth. To read a free chapter, click here . 3 1/2 inch floppy, $3.95 plus $1.50 postage.

OUT OF YOUR MIND --
AND INTO PRINT by Jean M. Goldstrom

A how-to-write-fiction book that draws on the everyday, common incidents of your life and shows ways to turn them into salable stories. For a free chapter, click here. Paperback $9.95 plus $2.55 postage.

HOW TO WRITE CREATIVELY
FOR INTERNET MAGAZINES
How To Write Creatively For Internet Magazines, by Jean M. Goldstrom

The new frontier of electronic writing calls for a bit of specialization on the part of the writer, and this book shows the way, with examples that have been successfully published. Read a free chapter here. 3 12 inch floppy, $3.95 plus $1.50 postage.