The Good Dishes Stories

By Mary Ann Presman "Never underestimate the secret ferocity of quiet women. In a vibrant collection of stories featuring an unforgettable cast of characters, Presman creates something intensely human out of mere words. She ensures readers see the fun alongside the fury, the heartiness inside the hardship, and the rich complexities of the memories that come out of the cupboard with the good dishes." — Stacy Bierlein, "A Vacation on the Island of Ex-Boyfriends" “In precise and direct prose, Mary Ann Presman writes like a dream, creating in these 18 short stories a gallery of compelling characters in all manner of situations that feel real and true. She displays a deep understanding of what makes people tick, and not always in the best and kindest ways. But you will remember the residents of her world for keeps.” — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune A&E columnist. Author Bio: Mary Ann Presman is an author of short stories and a playwright, retired after a long career as an advertising copywriter, radio disk jockey, and TV weather person. She is nutured by two writing groups — one in Tucson, AZ led by Meg Park, and the other in Galena, IL led by Peggy Stortz. Item Weight : 12.6 ounces Paperback : 242 pages ISBN-10 : 1949180840 ISBN-13 : 978-1949180848 Dimensions : 6 x 0.61 x 9 inches Publisher : Adelaide Books (March 29, 2019)