UNEARTHING THE FICTION HOUSE
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Raji Singh
The Novel: Tales of the Fiction House by Raji Singh
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Captain Polly, the Mark Twain of the creature world, launches into fables.
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Tag Archives: whimsy
LIKE THE NEW YEAR, LIFE IS FULL OF BEGINNINGS
By Raji Singh We at the Fiction House wish you a happy new year! When you need to escape, please join us and Carper and fly into another space and time. We wish you a year of health and joy….Happy … Continue reading →
Posted in archeo-apologist, Children, Fiction House Publishing, Holiday Celebrations, humor, satire, Short stories, Whimsey, writing
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Tagged alternate history, American History, beginnings, Books, Carper, Cincinnatti, fiction, flash-fiction, Foundlings, Friendship, Happy New Year, horror, humor, James Thaddeus 'Blackjack' Fiction, Mariner, new short stories, New Year story, Short stories, short story, Tales of the Fiction House, whimsy, writing
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YOU WILL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT, RAJI — A LINDIAN CHRISTMAS LESSON
Ahhh…the great joys of Christmas Past. I hope you’ll enjoy this Christmas tale from Fiction House Publishing’s book, The Seasons of My Giving Back, by Mark Rogers. Happy Holidays! * * * Chapter 6 YOU WILL … Continue reading →
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Tagged A Christmas Story movie, BB gun gift, Christmas gifts, Christmas story, culture, family, fiction, gentle humor, humor, hunting story, imagination, James Thaddeus 'Blackjack' Fiction, Jean Shepherd, Lindian Woods, new short stories, nostalgia, Raji Singh, Ralphie, Red Rider, Red Rider BB gun, short story, Tales of the Fiction House, whimsy, writing
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THANKSGIVING AT THE HOME OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN’S NE’ER DO WELL BROTHER (a delicious holiday repast)
By Raji Singh Happy Thanksgiving! For those of you who might suffer trepidation because of familial strife, we hope you remember the bonds that you all share. And if that isn’t a comfort…remember you are not alone in your struggles. … Continue reading →
Posted in Fiction House Publishing, humor, Short stories, Uncategorized, whimsy, writing
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Tagged alternate history, Benjamin Franklin, family meals, fiction, Happy Thanksgiving, history, holiday with family, holidays, humor, imagination, James Thaddeus 'Blackjack' Fiction, Raji Singh, Tales of the Fiction House, Thanksgiving, tradition, whimsy
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A HALLOWEEN SPOOKER: THE DISPUTIN’ RASPUTINS OF THE HIGH SEAS (AND THEIR WALK-OFFS)
By Raji Singh Creepy stories abound this time of year! But have you ever been frightened of …toes? We hope you enjoy this tale unearthed from the tombs of the Fiction House, a Halloween re-treat. Boooo! * * * The … Continue reading →
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Tagged archeo-apologist, Captain Polly, culture, Fiction House Publishing, Halloween story, humor, mutiny, nostalgia, pirate story, Raji Singh, Short stories, Tales of the Fiction House, whimsy, Whimsy alternate history
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A BACK TO SCHOOL TALE: THE LEGEND OF THE SCARLET TOUNGED, BLUE MOUTH DEMONS
To our adult and teacher friends, we hope that this coming school year is a bright one for you and for our children. It can be stressful for those young ones. Many have fears they are afraid to express. As … Continue reading →
Posted in archeo-apologist, Children, Children's stories, Fiction House Publishing, humor, satire, Short stories, Uncategorized, whimsy, writing
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Tagged 4th grade boys, culture, fun, humor, imagination, James Thaddeus 'Blackjack' Fiction, new short stories, Raji Singh, school stories, Short stories, start of school year, Tales of the Fiction House, whimsy
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CINCINNATI’S FIRST INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE – A WHIMSICAL TALE
by Raji Singh To those who join together in Life’s parade. Welcome to our annual 4th from Tales of the Fiction House. Have a wonderful holiday and keep marching forward! Cincinatti, July 4, 1826 The Cincinnati wharf-shack sways in a … Continue reading →
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Tagged alternate history, American History, Carper, celebration, Cincinnati, culture, fireworks, Fourth of July, holiday, humor, imagination, Independence Day, July 4 parade, July 4th, Mariner, new short stories, nostalgia, parades, Raji Singh, Short stories, Turt, whimsy
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MOTHER’S DAY MAGIC
by Raji Singh In honor of mothers, we offer this tale from the archives of The Fiction House… I am James Thaddeus Fiction, the Fifth – a true Fiction. Typhoon tears me from my mother and father on board a … Continue reading →
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Tagged a mother's love, alternate history, culture, James Thaddeus 'Blackjack' Fiction, Mama Lucy, MOTHER'S DAY, new short stories, nostalgia, Raji Singh, Satire, Shelva Fiction, Short stories, short story, Tales of the Fiction House, whimsy
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MAY DAY ON THE BAYOU IN POEM AND STORY
By Raji Singh Fly with us into the joy of May and new beginnings! *** *** *** From the Archives of the Fiction House. Happy May Day! “Today Thibidioux chil’ to be born. Butterflies … Continue reading →
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Tagged alligator humor, alligator poetry, alligators, alternate history, Bayou, Bayou poetry, Blues, Carlos Santana, folk cures, Gatemouth Brown, Healers, magic, Mama Lucy, May Day, May Day poetry, new short stories, poetry, Poppy Sol, Raji Singh, short story, Tales of the Fiction House, whimsy
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THE GLUMS, PART II
By Raji Singh If the Glums still have ahold of you, a good story-teller can set you on that magic carpet and spirit you away. We all need an Ancient Mariner in our lives. Here’s an 1820’s tale about my … Continue reading →
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Tagged alternate history, American History, archeo-apologist, Carper, Foundlings, humor, imagination, James Thaddeus 'Blackjack' Fiction, Mariner, National Ice Cream Day, new short stories, Raji Singh, Short stories, Tales of the Fiction House, Turt, whimsy
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MOTHER’S DAY MAGIC
by Raji Singh In honor of mothers, we offer this tale from the archives of The Fiction House… I am James Thaddeus Fiction, the Fifth – a true Fiction. Typhoon tears me from my mother and father on board a … Continue reading →
Posted in archeo-apologist, Fiction House Publishing, humor, Short stories, whimsy, writing
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Tagged a mother's love, alternate history, culture, James Thaddeus 'Blackjack' Fiction, Mama Lucy, MOTHER'S DAY, new short stories, nostalgia, Raji Singh, Satire, Shelva Fiction, Short stories, short story, Tales of the Fiction House, whimsy
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