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    Not My Problem
    Not My Problem
    Not My Problem
    Ebook51 pages41 minutes

    Not My Problem

    By Keith Bodayla

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    We’re all looking for something in life, whether we consciously think it or not, we feel like something is missing. We seek what’s absent, or fill its void. If we fail, we find excuses. The search is the great unifier that connects all of us and the main characters of each story in this collection. Whether it’s Frank working through his fear of living and conquering his novel, or Hank searching for a better relationship with his girlfriend, or Kate hoping her teaching job will be the rewarding career she’s dreamt of, it’s the journey we all recognize.

    This collection includes: "The Next Big Thing," "Every Scratch, Every Click," That's a Good Bingo," "The Waitress," and "But Danny's Gifted."

    Plus: A preview of Keith Bodayla's new novel, Work in Progress

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKeith Bodayla
    Release dateDec 23, 2012
    ISBN9781301302949
    Not My Problem
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    Keith Bodayla

    Keith recently released his debut novel, Work in Progress, for the Kindle. His short story collection, Not My Problem, is currently available for the Kindle and Nook. He's half of But You're Wrong podcast available through iTunes. He lives in Western Pennsylvania, grew up in New Jersey and spent a few years in Boston - but don't hold any of that against him.

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