The pitch. The people. The pace. The sense of place. The hook and the look. The voice and the verve.

You have the fulfillment and astonishment of a story whose themes are insightful, dominant and compelling, whose characters are believably unbelievable, unforgettable and authentic, and whose plot has captivating tension and resolution. You are immersed in another realm, you are splendidly touched and transported in a certain fashion and direction and the experience ...remains and raves with you long after you have put down the text. In effect, you desire to devour it over and over again in a bid to experience its intrigues, adventures and sublimities. All this transpires in just a few words and worlds. That is the magic of Curious Moment!

Curious Moment is a delightful and diversified present that boasts twenty- five rousing and rare short stories with a variety of genres, shades, sizes, themes and tones parceled out with precision and power.

The assortment covers such timeless themes as development, hope, betrayal, motherhood, relationships, love, justice, good versus bad, rich versus poor, grace, courage and grit with a measure of honesty, beauty and bloom. It is a lovely and rich literary menu that is suited for a range of palates, places and listeners.