Alison L. Randall, Author
Lover of books, art, games, and delicious eats
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A little about me
I was raised on a steady diet of family stories. Some of those tales took place in England, where my grandmother spent her early years, and others were set in the small Western USA town where I grew up. It’s probably not surprising that my own writing often features small towns and mischievous characters. It also shouldn’t be unexpected when Old World mythology sneaks its way in.
My love of family stories led me to write The Wheat Doll, a picture book based on the true story of a friend’s ancestor. Although it’s now out of print, you can still find a few rare copies here. I’ve also had a variety of short stories published in print magazines and e-zines, one in an anthology, and others as e-books.
See below for all the ways you can read or listen to my stories.
Add these short reads to your TBR pile
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![A black and white image of a convertible car on a small-town Main Street.]()
Founders' Day
When Seth is stranded in a small town on Founders’ Day, he gets the distinct impression that he doesn’t belong, which makes him all the more eager to figure out why.
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![A black and white image of an old movie projector. Light shines across the projector from the upper left.]()
The Show House
When Grace hears about the old movie showing for a small town’s Founders’ Day, she thinks that fate has stranded her there. other forces will do all they can to keep her away.
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![The cover of the anthology Extraordinary Visions: Stories Inspired by Jules Verne features images from his books, a hot air balloon, a black squid, and an ornate gold clock, all back by a swirly marble-like background of grays and corals]()
A Drama in Durango
Ila just wants to add some excitement to her dull life as a bank teller but gets more than she bargained for when a hooded and stiff-kneed robber totters into her life.
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![An illustration of a bandit in a cowboy hat, his face partially obscured is backed up by the title words: End of the Line]()
End of the Line
Liza wants to be the first one in town to use the new telephone, and she will do whatever it takes to earn the nickel, even stand up to the beady-eye bandit, Zedekiah Smith.
“I was immediately intrigued and drawn into the mysterious small town and kept reading to discover its secret.”
—WriterMom (Review of Founders’ Day)
Now, it’s your turn.
I want to hear from you. ♡
