This book contains a collection of short stories, my labor of love; I've honed to my satisfaction. There's love stories, mystery stories, humorous stories and I'm sure that some of the content will bring a tear to the readers eye. During my life-time I've seen much violence and corruption which I have attempted to tone down by humanizing in my writings, to remove the ugliness, or at least make light of it and in some instances turn it into humor. Life isn't all glamour, it's not simple, it's complicated; nor is life predictable. Life is harse and sometimes we have no control over events in our lives. When I'm stressed out I pick up a book and escape. Part of me is incorporated in my writing, as is with many writers. I've attempted to suspend reality by creating a respite, an escape a safe place for the reader to get away from it all. Open the cover and read, weep and enjoy. | Downloads from the Gray Matter by James Lawler, Paperback | Indigo Chapters