The following are books recommended by Stephen Smoke:

Becoming American

by Bernadette Shih

Becoming American offers perspectives on the realities and challenges of Americans at the crossroads of two cultures. From a biracial romance during the Vietnam War, to the Ping Pong Diplomacy Chinese Americans faced in 1970s China, to the intergenerational gaps between immigrant parents and their gown American-born children, each story resonates with the voices of people from different walks of life. Becoming American explores fascinating bicultural experiences in these dramatic and compelling short stories.

"Bernadette Shih is a fine A-1 writer. Brava!" - Ray Bradbury

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Crystal Meth Cowboy

by John Knoerle

The naked man looked up at the rookie cop. His eyebrows were plastered flat, a vein in his forehead pulsed four beats a second and his nose gushed watery mucus all over Wes Lyedecker's brand new wool uniform shirt. He had a pleading look in his eyes.

Officer Bell raised his baton over his head and, using all the leverage of a long arm on a tall body, RANG the crown of the naked man's skull like a ball peen hammer on a ten penny nail. The man spasmed, splashing sweat in all directions. Bell stepped back, pleased with his effort, waiting for its effect.

The naked man smiled and yanked Wes Lyedecker's gun from its holster, snapping the leather restraining strap in two.

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Writing the Bestseller

by Stanley Corwin

Your absolute, quintessential, all you wanted to know, complete guide to writing a bestseller.

Turn your idea into a blockbuster hit!

Select the right publisher.

Negotiate a money-making contract.

Tap into the new e-market.

Land that multi-million dollar movie deal.

Stan Corwin is the former president and publisher of Pinnacle Books and the President and CEO of Tudor Communications. He has been involved as a publisher, author, and packager in numerous national bestsellers, including the #1 bestseller And Ladies of the Club.

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