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    Love Notes and a collection of short stories
    Love Notes and a collection of short stories
    Love Notes and a collection of short stories
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    Love Notes and a collection of short stories

    By Timothy House

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    A life-long love story of a couple who survive through tragedy only to bask in triumph later in life. The story is told through their emails, love notes, and poetry to each other. Peter and Mia are like any other couple. Fall in love, start a whirlwind romance, get married, and have children. Life seems to be going well until tragedy strikes and tests their marriage. But things change and their lives change for the better as they begin to live a life of triumph. Through it all their love remains strong for each other.

    Fourteen other short stories are included in the book. Stories include: Apollo's Flame (drama,romance), My Hike to Utopia (drama inspirational), Red Rum (horror, bizarre drama, dark comedy), How About Some Holiday Cheer? (comedy), When She Woke (romantic comedy), I don't Want You (romantic comedy), Suzi (comedy) A Moment at Home (dark drama), October 7th (horror, thriller, sci-fi), I Got Out of Bed for This...(comedy), Heart Palpitations (romance), A Modern Day Animal Farm Tale (political thriller), Old Man and The Moon (sci-fi drama)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTimothy House
    Release dateApr 16, 2011
    ISBN9781458081834
    Love Notes and a collection of short stories
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    Timothy House

    Ohio native Timothy House first began writing poetry as a teenager. As many poets, he began writing poetry to his girlfriend. He quickly found other topics to write about as well with a dream of someday writing a book. That dream became a reality in 2007 when he published Definitions. The book was his way of defining the world around him. The book contained poetry from nearly 20 years of writings. After the book was published Tim grew more comfortable with his writing and began to expand to writing fiction composing music and sound effects to his poetry. In collaboration with Wilderside Studio's in Nashville, TN, Tim released his first album of poetry with these effects and music. It became an instant hit. The Album was released in November of 2009 and at that time Tim was well on his way to completing his next book as he toured all over the United States performing his poetry in cities such as Chicago, Memphis, Nashville, New York City, Baltimore, Boston and many more. In 2010 Tim began writing his first novella Love Notes which was part of a larger project Apollo's Flame which featured poetry, short stories, and that novella. Tim performed one of his signature pieces In The City by The Mighty River while in Memphis. While there he wrote one of his most loved stories Old Man and the Moon. A story of an man who is dying and passes his great wisdom on to others. The story was published in August 2010 and was Tim's first fictional piece published. It was also part of Apollo's Flame which was published in November 2010. Love Notes was published first as just the novella in ebook form shortly afterward. Bookstores requested Tim publish a book with Love Notes and the short stories that were in Apollo's Flame on its own without the poetry so came the first edition of Love Notes.As the new year of 2011 came so came a flurry of new stories. Tim began working a new short story for Poe Fest which was a celebration of Edgar Allan Poe's birthday. The story mirrored the writing of Poe with circumstances of his death wrapped up into a modern day eerie tale of aliens and dementia from being poisoned. Several other stories followed which would become part of the next version of Love Notes published in April of 2011. It had the same stories as the first version with several more stories. The 2nd version has several stories not available in Apollo's Flame. Shortly after the new Love Notes was released Tim completed his latest novella From My Hear to Yours, an enduring love story of adventure and strength through trying times. Their love and great virtue inspires many around them to do good works. This book also features five short stories in addition, three of which were released at the same time as $.99 ebooks. A soldier's story, Tears of a Green Eyed Angel, and Visitor's from Yubarri. As his new books were released Tim is already working on his next novella Pieces of the Puzzle.In addition to a writer Tim is also a musician, song writer, and composer. He performs and composes music in several genre including, rock, country, jazz, blues, and classical. He is currently working on several songs and classical pieces set for release in the coming future.Tim has great passion in writing and while he has received many awards and is nominated for more Tim states, "I don't write for awards nor for glory. I don't write to be a member of a group but rather to touch the human soul. To entertain, to inspire. When you touch someones day, when they grow from your words then this is a far greater award. I believe that art is as necessary as a breath of air for our lives, our souls, and physical well being." Tim's voice for humanity shines brightly through his stories. He is an extremely eclectic writer who has pieces in several genre such as romance, drama, sci-fi, and horror.Tim enjoys hiking and photography and often writes in places on the trail that inspire him.

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      Love Notes and a collection of short stories - Timothy House

      Love Notes 2nd edition and a collection of short stories

      Smashwords edition

      Copyright 2010 Timothy House

      Love Notes

      Chapter 1 In the beginning

      July 5th email to best friend

      Hey Bob, I met a girl at a July 4th party last night. She's so amazing she has this awesome European accent that really turns me on, it helps that she is super hot too! We made out in the car before we left the party. I don't know what came over me I just am so into this girl that I can't stop thinking about her. We had so much in common. Well anyway I thought I'd drop you a line hope everything is well

      Peter

      July 5th reply from best friend

      That's great man, always good to find chemistry that quick.

      Best of luck with her.

      July 12th email to best friend

      Hey man, went on a date with Mia last night. It was awesome! We went to Trivita then out for a flick. It was the most incredible evening, I don't think I've had that much conversation in my life. She did talk me into going to the opera though, but I figure it's a trade-off, maybe I can get her to go with me to a Phillies game. She's a legal secretary. She talked to me about her job, I didn't understand all the jargon but the job sounds really interesting. I'll have to get a pic to send you. Did I mention she's hot?! LoL! Well I'll talk to you later

      July 12th reply from best friend

      Opera?!? Well, you'll never live that down although my wife talked me into going to Broadway shows in New York and I really enjoyed them. I am looking forward to the next time we go. Have fun.

      July 15th email to best friend

      Hey man, went to the opera with Mia last night... and call me crazy but, I liked it. Went back to her place and one thing led to another and we made love. The most incredible sex I have ever had, not once, but...THREE TIMES!!! Booya! I wrote her a poem, it's kind of stupid, but it's about falling head over heels!! I know I just met her but my heart is on fire.

      Je T'aime

      Te Quiero

      S'agapo

      I don't know what language you speak

      but I do know I am mesmerized by your beauty

      I don't know how to speak to you but... I know I want you

      So as you walk toward me I see the glitter in your eyes

      love at first sight

      I can't understand you but, somehow... I know my destiny is with you

      and all I want to do is tell you I love you

      Nothing I do here makes any sense as I kiss you so passionately

      but then again, what about love really ever makes sense

      Peter

      July 15th reply from best friend

      This is super! I haven't seen you this happy since college. I'm happy for you. Mag and I are hoping for the best. You should give her that poem dude it would make her feel good. It's funny that the Greek philosopher Socrates once said, We are all Poets when we are in love. I think he had you in mind

      catch you later

      July 16th email to Mia

      Hi Mia,

      Hope your day is going well. I have been thinking about you a lot today. Thanks for taking me to the opera. I never thought I would enjoy it but I did though that ending was really sad. I'm kind of interested in classical music now too. I know you listen to a lot of different types of music. Maybe you could come over and bring some CDs. I'll make dinner, I promise I won't burn it LOL! Okay let me know!

      Peter

      July 17th email to best friend

      Hey man, I don't know why but, I want to tell Mia I love her, I just can't and I don't know why. She said she loves me and I know it's true. I love her too. I sent her an email yesterday and ended it with I love you but deleted it and retyped it several times. We had a great time last night but I just couldn't say it.

      Peter

      July 17th reply from best friend

      I think every guy has that problem, you are just afraid of getting too close and losing your individuality. Maybe things are going a little too fast, slow down, but remember too that it isn't fair to her that you don't tell her how you feel. Women need to hear it.

      July 30th email to best friend

      I finally told her. She got really upset with me last night, and I finally said it! She's still mad at me I think, but hopefully I can talk to her today.

      July 30th note to Mia

      Mia I am sorry I didn't say this before but I love you. I love you so much you are the greatest person I have ever met. At this moment I'm really scared that you will leave me! I don't want that, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I am so alive with you! I need you to bring the passion of life out in me. I guess I was worried you would control my life but I now realize that you won't, you just want the best for me. You are the best thing for me.

      I love you,

      Peter

      July 30th email to Mia

      Hi Mia, I tried to call you earlier, I know you're mad at me and I screwed up. No other way of putting it! I do love you, and I'm not just saying that. You're a truly amazing woman!

      Peter

      July 30th reply from Mia

      Peter, I just want you to be honest with me. I feel things, but I want to hear you say them and I am reassured. If you don't love me you should tell me that too.

      July 30th reply from Peter

      I do love you! I mean what I say that you are so amazing. Can I see you tonight?

      Peter

      July 31st email to best friend

      Mia came over and jumped my bones after I told her I loved her.

      July 31st email to Mia

      I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you!!!!!

      Peter

      July 31st reply from Mia

      You're so silly! I love you too see you tonight.

      Mia

      They continued dating for nearly another year.

      Chapter 2 Engagement

      June 15th email to best friend

      Hey man, things have been going really good with Mia lately. I've been doing a lot of thinking and I want to ask Mia to marry me.

      Peter

      June 15th reply from best friend

      Hey, that's great. Well, the advice I would give you is to ask yourself one thing. Are you more sure about this than anything? If yes, then ask her, if not fix it and then ask her. Good Luck!!!

      June 15th reply from Peter

      I am 100% sure

      Peter took Mia out that night. They went out to the same restaurant they did on their first date. Then for a walk by the river downtown where Peter proposed.

      June 20th email to best friend

      Well I'm engaged! I took her on the river walk after dinner and as the Sun set I got down on my knee and asked her. She had no idea. It was the most romantic night of my life. We went back to my apartment and spent the night together. I think Mia texted everyone she knows. She's glowing! This is the greatest moment in my life.

      Peter

      Note to Mia

      Well soon to be Mrs. Sargent I want to tell you how wonderful last night was. It means the world to me to earn your love and acceptance. It still seems like a movie that was perfectly done. The sunset, the light on your hair and face! The look when you said yes, the way you said yes, the way you said I love you! I will never forget. I hope the wedding is as good as last night.

      Oh Dear Mia

      Tell me you love me

      it is intoxicating

      deftly from your lips

      July 3rd email to best friend

      Hey,

      The wedding is going to be May 8th and of course you are the Best Man. What a great couple of weeks this has been Mia has been so busy planning the wedding already. I hope she calms down a little. She's already on a diet and we have a long time to go.

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