Long Stories Shortened

Long Stories Shortened is a collection of short stories and vignettes; largely about growing up in South Winnipeg in the 1960s and 1970s but also the author's escapades as a kid and teenager and his life as a communications professional photographer husband father and musician.<br /><br />Long ago memories are brought to life with poignancy humour insight and charm!<br /><br />Bill Peters asked me to write an offhanded maybe even funny blurb for this book but I'm not playing along - because I'm moved by these fragments of memory and I admire his writing. His nostalgia is almost secretively ethical; his memories of place and characters are far more insightful and historically significant than he's letting on. I'm sorry Bill. This is a really good book.<br />-Margaret Sweatman author of The Gunsmith's Daughter is lucky to count herself among Bill's neighbours.<br /><br />Bill's creative writing talents were obvious even at a young age. I highly recommend this book to anyone who experienced suburban 1970s in Winnipeg. You'll immediately identify with many of his stories! <br />-John Matthews Bill's grade 8-9 Language Arts teacher <br /><br />We gratefully accept Mr. Peters' offer to donate the profits of this book to St. Amant Foundation. His fond memories of the Riel neighbourhood of which St. Amant is a cornerstone are thoughtfully expressed and poignant and his generosity is sincerely appreciated!<br />-Tania Douglas Executive Director St. Amant Foundation