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    Odd Socks: Go To Sleepy Little Baby
    Odd Socks: Go To Sleepy Little Baby
    Odd Socks: Go To Sleepy Little Baby
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    Odd Socks: Go To Sleepy Little Baby

    By Stacy Stutz

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    There was a time when writing a short story was an art form. The novella reigned queen and “novels” were published in serial form. Books were expensive back then, but the printing of pamphlets was cheap enough to mass-produce. Many of our most beloved classic authors flourished under these circumstances.

    What was old is new again. Today, the ability to read in digital format is becoming ubiquitous. eReaders are more affordable and other devices such as smart phones are now commonly used as readers, too. However, books in eFormat are steadily becoming more expensive. Perhaps it is time to walk in the footsteps of the masters.

    Go to Sleepy Little Baby is the second short story in the Odd Socks series of “ePamphlets.” Lilah is what some would generously call, “unbalanced.” She’s reliant on routine and little orange pills to maintain control. Compliance is mandatory and the scales slip precariously when life’s reality interrupts.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStacy Stutz
    Release dateMar 1, 2012
    ISBN9781465726773
    Odd Socks: Go To Sleepy Little Baby
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    Stacy Stutz

    Hi there! I never can seem to write a formal personal bio that is to my liking; it simply isn’t in my nature to be staid and proper and furthermore, referring to myself as “she” drives me a bit nuts. I’ve read that you should put your name in your bio as often as possible to drive traffic your way, I’m not interested in a virtual freeway, I much prefer the slower pace of winding roads with glorious vista’s unfolding over the rise. At heart, I am a poet; I would have my readers be those that also enjoy the journey, that take joy in life’s small moments of discovery. I am content that those who find me are those who pulled off life’s busy freeway even for a moment or two. I’m a mom, a wife, an avid reader, a writer and a poet – longest being the poet or perhaps the avid reader. My first contribution here at Smashwords is more of a biography that I could every write here. Lyrical Ramblings is the compilation of decades of poetic musings – they are as mercurial as a woman’s moods; they are the reflection of who I was, who I am and who I strive to be. Thank you to those of you who have downloaded my work and even more to those of you who have taken the time to leave a review! Currently, I’m working on a compilation of quirky short stories and if life would stop interupting, I will have them all published - eventually. Also, you should check out Mike Stutz's writings. No doubt I am biased, but he is a fantastic writer. ~Stacy

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      Odd Socks - Stacy Stutz

      Odd Socks

      a Serial of

      Short Stories

      Second Installment:

      Go to Sleepy Little Baby

      by

      Stacy Stutz

      Published by Lively Publishing at Smashwords

      Copyright Stacy Stutz

      This book is licensed for your personal enjoyment, only. For a time, this book will be available for free, please be aware that it remains the copyrighted property of the author. This book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. It may not be reproduced, copied and/or distributed for commercial or non-commercial use. If you enjoyed the book, please feel free to recommend it to your friends, your family, your enemies, your Uncle Horace and your cousin thrice removed! They can download a copy at Smashwords.com and

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