Истории Westtexas

Dudley hits it off with a girl he meets in the park.

Visit the West Texas town of Acorn! Enjoy the German festival, a high school football game, homemade apple pie from the Turner Street Cafe, and the cool shade of a hundred-year-old oak tree. Meet dedicated teachers, unusual artists, shrewd business owners, closeted gays, and concerned neighbors. See how lives become intertwined in moments of humor or tragedy. Just be careful, because in Acorn, the sky is always falling! From romantic comedy to razor-sharp satire to moments of quiet reflection, these award-winning tales transform a fictional West Texas town into a tapestry of human experiences. "A lush tangle of small-town life branches out in this engrossing collection of short stories." -Kirkus Reviews "Duane Simolke is one of our great American writers just ready to be recognized as such. He has the talent and the imagination and the humanity and the perspective to make each of our lives richer. Bravo!" -Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer "I found this book to be a perfect vacation companion." -A. Chandler, #1 Amazon.Com reviewer

McKenlie May Peterson thinks of herself as any other girl born and raised on a ranch in West Texas: boring. She's supposed to live at the ranch for the rest of her life and break horses. McKenlie doesn't agree with this. All she wants in life is to be a successful country singer. The first part of her plan: Move to Nashville. When returning home to her ranch after finally graduating from a boarding school in Dallas, focused on the arts, McKenlie decides that she is going to find a horse, break it, and turn a huge profit. With the help of a new ranch hand named Luke, will McKenlie be able to turn a huge profit and leave the ranch, her first love? And even if she does, will she be able to leave the ranch hand that she's grown incredibly close to these past few months?

In the parched fields of West Texas, Elias, a farmer of deep faith, faces the ultimate test as a relentless drought threatens to destroy his land and his spirit. As despair takes root, his young granddaughter Lily's unwavering belief in God's unchanging nature rekindles his hope. Through quiet prayer and persistent faith, Elias witnesses a miraculous downpour that not only revives his fields but also restores his belief in the power of divine intervention, proving that miracles are not just stories of the past.

Dillon, Texas. A tight-knit town, deeply rooted in tradition and devoted to its high school football team, the Dillon Panthers. It is a place where residents rally together every Friday night, filling the stadium with passion, pride, and unwavering support for their beloved team. The town's identity largely revolves around football. Much like other small towns in the state of Texas. Dillon is also known for its strong sense of community. Neighbors look after one another, value their relationships and prioritize family, friendships, and loyalty above all else. And while Dillon's traditional way of life may make it seem idyllic, it is also a place where secrets seldom remain hidden. For Maisy Coleman that's a problem. She's returning to the place she had left behind seven or so years ago one random spring night. Now she was returning harboring many of her own secrets.