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Sweet, Sad, Silly & Serious

From the minds of an eclectic group of writers comes a unique collection of food-themed short stories.
Interlinked stories of fiction and non-fiction.
From delicious hints of drama... to nibbles of tragedy, murder and mystery... and dollops of love and smiles.  
​Stories about the joys and sorrows of passing time, the silliness of things going wrong, the serious science of the sea, and the surreal of the imagination.
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​As an extra treat, the recipes featured in the stories – and tested in the kitchens of our collected authors (yum) – are included for you at the end.
"Christmas baking out of season,
​a most unusual rodent and the realisation that time sometimes does heal wounds."
3 Magic Realism & Memoir short stories​

"Cloves: A Christmas Treat
Cinnamon: Christmas in Summer
Nutmeg: A Night before Christmas" 
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​by Kelly Lyonns
"We measure time in many ways. With clocks, calendars, a weekly ritual of a roast dinner and the passing of friends."   
Kathlyn Harrison
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"The scent and taste of strawberries wraps up memories both sweet and poignant, of a life well-lived and beloved."   
Michelle Beesley

"A biological mystery held by the Japanese sea and unlocked by a woman half a world away. A discovery that ended famine and created a global industry." 
​ Julie Phillips

"Joy Bliss didn’t bring bliss. Strange she’s missing lunch though. Maybe she’s home enjoying that weird plant her husband brought back from his expedition." 
 Judith O'Malley-Ford

"Being careful what you wish for is a warning never taken too lightly." ​  Geraldine Andersen​​
Science Fiction Romance short story​

"One Last Tango" ​by Kelly Lyonns
"Should have known babysitting a bunch of civilians would go sideways. Scientists...
Give them one glowing alien artefact and they can't help poking it.
​Yeah, this has long day written all over it. "

​"Doors are a gateway into another space or world. Sometimes they present opportunities, other times barriers, in some cases they’re forbidden.

Forbidden Doors is the perfect theme for this genre fiction anthology – a collection of fantasy, sci-fi, romance, crime, historical fiction and supernatural short stories from established and emerging Australian authors."

 lorikeetink.com/forbidden-doors-an-anthology/
Magic Realism & Historical Romance short story​

"A Gift to the Sentinel" ​by Kelly Lyonns
"The bond of Lighthouse and Keeper is forged by storm and lonely watch. ​But when a lone survivor washes up,​it becomes clear the Keeper’s heart has room for more. ​The Lighthouse learns a new emotion –​ jealousy."
“ From sci-fi and fantasy to romance and crime - and everything in between - ​Lighthouse features exciting voices from emerging and established Australian writers.​ ”
​—​ Lorikeet Ink