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by A. L. Gates (Author)
Riveting, raw and macabre. Three words that sum up the collection of short stories you will find in AL Gates' Scenic City Café, where life (and death) are not always what they seem. His beloved Chattanooga, TN is often the backdrop for these stories, several of which have been published in writing journals, and one, "The Chase", is a Chattanooga Writers Guild award-winner. From a café full of strange strangers, a convicted killer's unusual confession and interrogation room request, and a man who prefers to use a laundromat as the setting for his 'jobs', welcome to the southern-tinged stories born of Mr. Gates' creative, if somewhat twisted, mind.So, sit back with a tall glass of sweet tea and prepare to be entertained by one of the South's up and coming fiction writers. Oh, and you may not want to be in the house alone...
Author Biography
As a young boy growing up in Chattanooga Tennessee, A.L. Gates had a desire to write and tell stories. His father preferred and insisted that he go into a profession that provided stability. A.L. continued to write, but the finished products were kept to himself. A.L. attended the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga where he received a B.S. in Education. When A.L. left teaching he discovered self-publishing, an opportunity he couldn't pass up. He decided it would provide him with the opportunity to see if he had what it took to be a professional writer. As a teacher A.L. often spoke of being a "Lifelong Learner". He finds motivation to write by learning a new writing skill each and every day so that he will become a proficient and skilled writer. He hopes that his works will inspire a reader to turn the page and continue the journey. During the day AL. is determined to write 2,000 "good words" every day. He has been a very busy man behind the computer, currently working on three novels. One of which is, "The Evangelist's Pawn" serial-novel which will be launched in late 2015. When the sun dips below the horizon and A.L. can escape from behind the computer, he enjoys meeting with friends to throw a friendly game of darts and enjoy a cold adult beverage. You can follow A.L. Gates on his Facebook author page where he maintains and updates on a regular basis. He often posts snippets of stories or books that he is working on.
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