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Pepper publishes a monthly short story in our local newspaper, the Limestone Independent News. For those of you with no access to that publication, you might enjoy reading her works... To read a story, just CLICK the MONTH in the index table below. (NOTICE- if you check this page regularly, we've moved the NEWEST stories to the TOP of the list!)

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Date Published TITLES Short synopsis
June 2000 Summer Jewels Few local birds captivate our hearts like Hummingbirds. Here's some simple guildelines to help you properly feed and attract these colorful creatures.

May 2000 Happy Parent's Day The Bible says that God's eye is on the Sparrow. We can all learn a little about good parenting by watching our feathered friends.

April 2000 You Did It For Me An ancient Polish Easter legend comes alive for a lady who put's Christ's command of servanthood into practical use.

March 2000 Got Lemons? Make Lemonade What do you do on a winter vacation up north when there's NO SNOW? PLENTY! Check it out.

February 2000 Anatomy of a Love Sonnet In honor of St. Valentine's Day, here's the romantic renumerations of this amorous author.

January 2000 The Ring The Bible tells us that "All things work for good for those that love the Lord." Here's an example of that axiom put into action.

December 1999 Santa's Dilemma This Christmas story was written with "help" from Bartonville cub Scout Pack 208
November 1999 Myrtle Here's an interesting view of a popular Thanksgiving tradition
October 1999 Hospital Horror (not complete at this time...).
September 1999 Sometimes Nostalgia ain't what it's cracked up to be Looking back at the "Good Ol' Days" makes you realize things weren't all that good!
August 1999 Conversation with a DeerMouse A talking mouse with an Editor's ability? A tired mind plays many tricks on a writer in the dead of night, or does it?
July 1999 Mists What's hiding in the golden fog that blankets the planet Tara? Is Tara really a honeymoon paradise, or is it all an alien conspiracy to lure us blindly into a sinister trap?
June 1999 Emily It's not easy being thirteen, especially when you don't conform to society's image of what's "normal". Emily wants to express herself and grow as an individual. Why don't people understand?
May 1999 In Memorium Suburban sprawl threatens to destroy yet another habitat for God's creatures. Experience one last visit to a soon-to-vanish Eden. Read the story that was BANNED IN BARTONVILLE because it hit "too close to home".
April 1999 Tomorrow is another day Experience the loneliness of a nursing home resident who's body has deteriorated faster than her mind.
March 1999 Sarah Witness the events of Jesus' final days on Earth through the eyes of a 10 year old girl.
February 1999 Be Mine Can your best friend also be your lover?
January 1999 Resolutions A look at new year's resolutions - a time to reflect and project into the new year.
December 1998 Decorator's Diary A humerous look at the trial and tribulations of trying to have "the BEST" Christmas decorations in the neighborhood.
November 1998 Give Thanks A reflection on all we have to be thankful for.
October 1998 Halloween 1998 A frightening story based on a real-life experience
September 1998 September Song Romantic story of lost (and found) love.
August 1998 Depths Experience the dark depression of a woman facing middle-age crisis.
July 1998 Let the Cat Out A murder mystery about a frustrated husband...with a suprize ending.
June 1998 Chirp Two young girls learn a frightening lesson with a "do unto others" theme.
May 1998 Matthew 25 A modern day parable of servanthood based on the 25th chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel
April 1998 Unbalanced Uncontrolled pollution yields a bleak future for the world
March 1998 The Shirt At the height of a strike, a union worker faces an agonizing decision about crossing a picket line

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Date Published	TITLES	Short synopsis
June 2000	Summer Jewels	Few local birds captivate our hearts like Hummingbirds. Here's some simple guildelines to help you properly feed and attract these colorful creatures.
May 2000	Happy Parent's Day	The Bible says that God's eye is on the Sparrow. We can all learn a little about good parenting by watching our feathered friends.
April 2000	You Did It For Me	An ancient Polish Easter legend comes alive for a lady who put's Christ's command of servanthood into practical use.
March 2000	Got Lemons? Make Lemonade	What do you do on a winter vacation up north when there's NO SNOW? PLENTY! Check it out.
February 2000	Anatomy of a Love Sonnet	In honor of St. Valentine's Day, here's the romantic renumerations of this amorous author.
January 2000	The Ring	The Bible tells us that "All things work for good for those that love the Lord." Here's an example of that axiom put into action.
December 1999	Santa's Dilemma	This Christmas story was written with "help" from Bartonville cub Scout Pack 208
November 1999	Myrtle	Here's an interesting view of a popular Thanksgiving tradition
October 1999	Hospital Horror	(not complete at this time...).
September 1999	Sometimes Nostalgia ain't what it's cracked up to be	Looking back at the "Good Ol' Days" makes you realize things weren't all that good!
August 1999	Conversation with a DeerMouse	A talking mouse with an Editor's ability? A tired mind plays many tricks on a writer in the dead of night, or does it?
July 1999	Mists	What's hiding in the golden fog that blankets the planet Tara? Is Tara really a honeymoon paradise, or is it all an alien conspiracy to lure us blindly into a sinister trap?
June 1999	Emily	It's not easy being thirteen, especially when you don't conform to society's image of what's "normal". Emily wants to express herself and grow as an individual. Why don't people understand?
May 1999	In Memorium	Suburban sprawl threatens to destroy yet another habitat for God's creatures. Experience one last visit to a soon-to-vanish Eden. Read the story that was BANNED IN BARTONVILLE because it hit "too close to home".
April 1999	Tomorrow is another day	Experience the loneliness of a nursing home resident who's body has deteriorated faster than her mind.
March 1999	Sarah	Witness the events of Jesus' final days on Earth through the eyes of a 10 year old girl.
February 1999	Be Mine	Can your best friend also be your lover?
January 1999	Resolutions	A look at new year's resolutions - a time to reflect and project into the new year.
December 1998	Decorator's Diary	A humerous look at the trial and tribulations of trying to have "the BEST" Christmas decorations in the neighborhood.
November 1998	Give Thanks	A reflection on all we have to be thankful for.
October 1998	Halloween 1998	A frightening story based on a real-life experience
September 1998	September Song	Romantic story of lost (and found) love.
August 1998	Depths	Experience the dark depression of a woman facing middle-age crisis.
July 1998	Let the Cat Out	A murder mystery about a frustrated husband...with a suprize ending.
June 1998	Chirp	Two young girls learn a frightening lesson with a "do unto others" theme.
May 1998	Matthew 25	A modern day parable of servanthood based on the 25th chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel
April 1998	Unbalanced	Uncontrolled pollution yields a bleak future for the world
March 1998	The Shirt	At the height of a strike, a union worker faces an agonizing decision about crossing a picket line