THE STREETS OF PARIS
"The Streets of Paris," a novelette, follows the lively adventures of Francöis Villon, France's most famous poet, in the mid-fifteenth-century court of King Charles. Will he stay true to his principles or become a spoiled courtier?
SHORT STORIES
Included are fourteen additional short stories combining a mixture of adventure, romance, intrigue, humor, and a candid look at everyday life. A sampling of a few follow:
If an intimate affair with one's secretary begins to get a little stale--and expensive--follow the tactics in the "End of the Affair." An even more expensive divorce could be in the works. . . .
In "A Bachelor Gets Married," find out what really happens behind closed doors when a tough, confirmed bachelor marries a shy and tender beauty. . . .
"True Experiences of a Prohibition Agent" include a touch of humor and a bloody nose. . . .
Becoming an entrepreneur by reading "My Successful Career as a Handwriting Expert" could lead to easy riches or maybe not. . . .
Disputes with one's spouse or in-laws constitute a big problem in many marriages, but the overwhelming nemesis is called the budget as illustrated in "Budget--The Nemesis of Every Marriage." . . .
In "A Cavalier's Tale," the hero decides that he wants no part of a happily-ever-after marriage with the king's niece after rescuing her in a vicious sword fight. . . .
"The Perfect Crime" and "The Mystery Woman of Endale" each have the ingredients of a murder mystery but lack a murderer. . . .
"America--1932 Style" reminds us of the devastating effects of the Great Depression.
WILLIAM T. GAY
Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, William T. Gay earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and other sciences, a Juris Doctor degree, and a Master's degree in English, all from the University of Alabama. He joined a law practice for four years, and then resigned in order to pursue a literary career. In addition, he continued additional graduate work at Columbia University, the University of Alabama, the University of North Carolina, and the University of California at Los Angeles. He taught courses in English and American literature at the University of Florida, Georgia State College, Bob Jones College, Campbell College, Bluefield State College, Hampden-Sydney College, and Pembroke State College.
In addition to his lifelong work as an English teacher, he was a prolific writer of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction literature. He was the Utopias contributing editor to The Futurist: Journal of Forecasts, Trends and Ideas About the Future. His publications include Poems and Montgomery, Alabama: A City in Crisis.
