Messages: Short Stories for the Thoughtful

* Hubert Survives his first colonoscopy

* An old violinist's moment in Carnegie Hall

* When is freedom, not freedom?

* There's more to being bullied. There's the bully.

* Discovering a mother discovering a child

* A tenacious child's search for love finds its reward

These "novelettes" linger in the mind, each an exploration into human nature and human relationships: loss, tragedy, struggle, youth, old age, the gift of love, the denial of love. Make you think, they do. And more important, they make you feel. Don't miss it.

-- Neal Stannard, Author, Radio News Anchor

Frank's vast experience in law enforcement and classical music elicit the full spectrum of emotions from readers; Joy, sorrow, resignation, regret, anger, desire. The stories are packed with believable, three-dimensional characters, not plastic heroes. A great collection for those who love short stories. Through them, Frank has provided that perfect combination of entertainment and something to ponder.

-- Lou Belcher, Editor of Florida Book News