For most of the first draft, I wondered what lay ahead and how the story would resolve. I didn’t know whether Dawn would end up stuck in a loop coming back again and again forever, and that would be the ironic twist. Suddenly the penny literally dropped with that coin—it’s these moments, for which writers live. I was literally jumping up and down with excitement, knowing I had my ending and twist. Up until then, nervous-writer-syndrome had taken up residence in my mind.
The fact that H.G. Wells still inspires writers nearly a hundred years later proves that time travel is possible, even if it is simply via books. I’ve met Mr. Wells in his fictional worlds and, in my writing, he travels with me wherever I go.
As a child, I believed that The Time Machine was, in fact, a non-fiction work. In my heart, I do hope it’s true and that Mr. Wells is still out there somewhere exploring all the possibilities that time travel offers.
A FAVOR
If you’ve enjoyed this story or any of my stories, can I ask you a favor please?
An author needs help to sell their books and grow their career. They need you, the wonderful reader, to spread the word. If you’ve loved this story and want other people to experience it, please let them know. It would mean so much to me.
And if you have a spare few minutes, could you please go to Good Reads or Amazon and leave a short review ( a long one if you like) and let me and the world know what you thought of the story.
Get in touch with me, too, if you like and let me know by emailing or finding me on Facebook or Twitter. I would love to hear from you. You will absolutely make this author’s day.
CONTACT SUSAN MAY
Read more from Susan at her blogs:
https://susanmaywordadventures.blogspot.com/
https://anadventureinfilm.blogspot.com.au/
https://anadventureinreading.blogspot.com.au/
Connect with Susan:
Join my Wonderful Readers Club for giveaways & news of books and films: https://eepurl.com/3P-Wz
Twitter follow: @susanmaywriter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanmaywriter
Author Pages for reviews:
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/173617.Susan_May
OTHER BOOKS BY SUSAN MAY
BACK AGAIN
The Novel
At the urging of my two editors from eBook Editing Pro, I’ve returned to BACK AGAIN and written a novel around the concept.
Don’t worry; if you loved BACK AGAIN the novelette, you will really love BACK AGAIN, the novel, and having read this story will not detract from your experience of reading the novel.
In the novel, I will take you back to Dawn’s childhood and you will learn how the slips began in breathtaking, thrilling scenes (my editor’s comments). You will walk through Dawn’s day more closely. So much happened that you didn’t see (neither did I when I wrote this short story).
And wonderful Kylie, so full of her own importance, we spend much more time with her. Maybe she isn’t the selfish creature she appears in these few short chapters or maybe she is even worse than she appears.
Most of all, the wonderful thing about the novel is that you will walk out that door and see what actually happens after the coin drops. Is the accident prevented? What happens to Dawn, Tommy, and Kylie?
My editor’s words after reading the novel: Love the ending. You’ve written something pretty wonderful here.
Look for BACK AGAIN, the novel, end of October.
If you want to be among the first to read it, sign up for my newsletter here: https://eepurl.com/3P-Wz
BEHIND THE FIRE
Emily and Bobbie Jessup stand accused of first-degree arson. Their small coal-mining community of Karlgarin has branded them criminals and sociopaths; some even call them insane monsters.
But something led Bobbie and Emily to leave their two young children with a sitter while they embarked on a fire-bug spree spanning many months. That something was a secret they’d promised to protect—even if it meant lying under oath.
When Emily impulsively breaks that promise while under cross-examination, a bizarre tale begins to unfold of the night she followed Bobbie and discovered his secret.
Behind the Fire is an extraordinary story of the random appearance of strange, shimmering black holes, frightening “black things”, and one couple’s battle to protect their town from these desperate and dangerous creatures.
Is this a tale of insanity or great heroism? You won’t know until you reach the very last page.
Behind the Fire is a 28,000 word novella based on a true life newspaper story. The book has been edited by the award winning NY Book Editors, New York.
TO VIEW BEHIND THE FIRE CLICK HERE
BEHIND THE FIRE
THE WAR VETERAN
THE WAR VETERAN is a short story
TO VIEW THE WAR VETERAN CLICK HERE
THE WAR VETERAN
SCENIC ROUTE
When Pam, Michael, and their young sons take the scenic route through Broken Springs, Population 402, they will never know their terrible mistake.
Pam’s monster migraine has her wondering why they ever had these arguing kids in the first place. Worried about Pam, Michael stops at a quaint bed-and-breakfast where they are welcomed by the delightful elderly proprietors, Bev and Snow Stillwater.
But when Pam awakens the next day, something feels very wrong about the place. She has trouble remembering things—like where they are going for vacation and the names of her children—and Michael has disappeared.
The scenic route through Broken Springs, Population 402, may have done more than extend their trip. It may have changed their lives. Forever
SCENIC ROUTE is a short story
TO VIEW SCENIC ROUTE CLICK HERE
SCENIC ROUTE
BEHIND DARK DOORS
What happens when seventy years of marriage becomes seventy too many?
A school bully’s prank reveals the monster within.
When the horrors of war follow Jack home, how will he survive?
A cooking competition offers the greatest prize and the ultimate loss.
Sometimes the lessons of the father are better left untaught.
Listen in on a parent-teacher meeting that goes very, very wrong.
Six short stories of suspense, horror, and supernatural from award winning author Susan May.
Partake of these exciting story morsels. They promise to thrill with their clever twists and wicked irony. Enjoy more short stories in the companion Behind More Dark Doors collection due out in May, 2014. As Susan May says, she has unlimited access to dark doors. And somehow, she was fortunate enough to be given the keys.
TO VIEW BEHIND DARK DOORS CLICK HERE
BEHIND DARK DOORS
FROM THE INDIE SIDE
A man who remembers the future and a veteran haunted by his past. A witch ignorant of her powers and a vampire achingly aware of his emptiness. An unmaimed man, a cursed queen, a troubled marriage, a family just trying to survive.
Susan May created and features in this anthology with The War Veteran - For seventy years, World War II veteran Jack Baker has endured vivid flashbacks to that horrific June day on Omaha Beach. But tonight, the flashback will be terrifyingly different. Tonight it becomes real. Tonight, Jack’s seventy-year-old secret will come back to claim him.
Packed with original short stories ranging from sci-fi to thriller to the supernatural, "From the Indie Side" brings together some of the biggest authors in independent publishing today. Be prepared for a great ride—and don’t be surprised if you discover your new favorite author in these pages.
Featuring Michael Bunker, Peter Cawdron, Kate Danley, Anne Frasier, Sara F
oster, Jason Gurley, Mel Hearse, Kev Heritage, Hugh Howey, Ernie Lindsey, Susan May, and Brian Spangler; and edited by David Gatewood. Includes a foreword by Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool.
TO VIEW FROM THE INDIE SIDE CLICK HERE
FROM THE INDIE SIDE
COPYRIGHT
No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without the proper written permission of the appropriate copyright owner listed below, unless such copying is expressly permitted by federal and international copyright law. Permission must be obtained from the individual copyright owners as identified herein.
The stories in this book are fiction. Any resemblance to any person, living or dead; to any place, past or present; or to any thing, animal, vegetable, or mineral; is purely coincidental.
BACK AGAIN
BY SUSAN MAY
Copyright 2014 Susan May