3 a.m.

Following her first book <I>There's a Huge Pimple on My Nose</I>--which the Los Angeles Times praised: If you simply want to enjoy some remarkable writing it's hard to find a book more satisfying than Dallas Woodburn's--this teen phenomenon's second collection of short stories <i>3 a.m.</i> is already receiving high praise:</P><P>Woodburn is a very <B>gifted writer<B> whose work celebrates the beauty and humor of everyday life. She is able to merge different cultures and generations in a <B>thought-provoking and lovely</B> way.</br>--<B>Laurie Stolarz</B> award-winning author of <i>Blue is for Nightmares</i> series</P><P>The writing is so wonderful you'll want to stay up reading until <i>3 a.m.</i>!</br>--<B>Julia McGuire</B> The Hudson Valley Literary Magazine</P><P>An <B>emotionally resonant</B> collection dealing with the universal themes of identity grief and love--with a little <B>bit of humor</B> thrown in as well. Dallas helps you recognize and appreciate the finer things in life.</br>--<B>Catherine Clark</B> best-selling author of <i>Truth or Dairy</i></P><P>Woodburn's <B>writing shines</B> with both humor and poignancy. Her skillfully developed stories have <B>amazing versatility</B>. With characters that are human and tangible and extremely likeable--and details that make them come alive in a vivid and precise and utterly appropriate way--<B>I couldn't get enough</B> of <I>3 a.m.</I></br>--<B>Randy Powell</B> acclaimed author of <i>My Underrated Year</i></P>