Time Enough for Sadness

<p>Every village is a stage; every villager has their role to play. In his second collection of short fiction John P. Asling’s insightful portraits capture the daily dramas of a wide-ranging cast in a London village. Each story is distinct though threads re-appear throughout as the well-drawn characters grapple with ordinary life’s extraordinary questions.<br />Will Grace step out from her comfortable pew?<br />Can Benjamin follow the path of peace activist Fulton?<br />How will Portia write the story of her life?<br />Might Franny’s brush with greatness set her heart on fire?<br />Can Faith overcome her paralyzing grief?</p>