A. M. Linton
A. M. Linton is a wife and mother of two. She is also the author of Torn Between Love, Religion and Responsibility, A Little on Puberty for Boys and A Little on Symptoms Associated with Menopause. A few of her short stories were also published in The Barbados Advocate Newspaper.
In Chosen – A Child of Assault, a stranger assaulted sixteen-year-old Janice Shepherd in her bedroom one night. She conceived and delivered her son, James, but never revealed his father to him.
Now, at nineteen, James’ job as a copy typist forces her to tell him about that night. What will he do with this knowledge? Will his faith in God make a difference to him and his mom now that he knows about his birth?
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In Chosen – A Child of Abuse, sixteen-year-old Justine lives with her father, mother, and younger siblings. Money is tight for the family, and getting food to eat on most days is challenging. Additionally, her mother expresses her frustration with her living conditions by abusing Justine and her siblings.
However, one day, after losing her baby, Justine walked away from her home to live with her grandfather, who lived close to her family home. While living there, she learned more about her mother, met a new friend and found the courage to break up with her boyfriend. There, Justine also met her Saviour.
Short Stories
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Broken Bones by A. M. Linton
Owen’s best friend Penny has broken fingers, but it was an accident. Well, at least that’s what she claims. Cliché? Read and find out. Thanks.
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The Mango Tree by A. M. Linton
The Mango Tree is the story of how a once unwelcomed gift became a source of joy and comfort to a family.
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Ill-Fated Trip by A. M. Linton
Lisa missed her hard-working boyfriend, Ashton, so, at the last minute, she decided to visit him at home for a few minutes. What will she find there?
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The Phone Call by A. M. Linton
Is the usual cliche about only bad news coming with an unexpected late-night phone call true? Read this short story, The Phone Call, and find out. Thanks.
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My Brother by A. M. Linton
James usually takes his younger brother home from school, and while he is not happy about it, the summer break is almost here. Also, there is a girl!
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Memory, Memory by A. M. Linton
One evening Ann was living in the Bahamas with her parents and older sister, and the next thing she knew, she was waking up from a coma about a year later with no memory of them. What happened?