Old West Mine Salting Scams With hundreds of thousands of folks coming West during the Gold Rush century, a passel of con men and bunko artists also moved out. They tried to relieve the unlearned of their pokes and purses. Most schemes had something to do with mines and mining stock. Many a man paid good […]
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE If you were planning for the future, how would you prepare? With an IRA or paying into Social Security? Purchase a house and think about retirement savings for the trips you’d take? I met a fellow once who said, “I don’t prepare for the future. That’s unspiritual.” Then I walked with […]
TASTES LIKE CHICKEN by Stephen Bly The first time I ever ate roasted rattlesnake meat, some timid soul asked me, “What does it taste like?” “Why, it tastes like chicken,” I reported. Then a few years later I had opportunity to eat alligator tail. “What’s it taste like?” someone asked. “Tastes sort of like chicken,” […]
In the frame short story in this anthology, Ben and Marnie Pearson never intended to start a jewelry collection. But when they were given a box of leftover jewelry at an estate sale, they were intrigued by the colorful contents . . .
The sparkling jewels featured in this collection may have been passed down through generations or discovered accidentally, but each has its own unique short story. From diamonds to emeralds, opals to rubies, these stones have witnessed it all.
Here in The Jeweler's Heart are their fascinating tales told by seventeen of the talented novel writers of ChiLibris. For fans of inspirational fiction and heartwarming tales, The Jeweler's Heart is a treasure.
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