Pierrette, a little girl lost in the woods, is the key to the future.
Douglas Warren Books
Douglas Warren, a former New Yorker from Hell's Kitchen, brings an authentic perspective shaped by his experiences living in Paris and traveling Europe. His novels delve into complex human destinies, often inspired by his surroundings and personal journey. Drawing from his background as a counselor, Warren offers a profound understanding of addiction and recovery, providing readers with insightful and empathetic narratives that explore both struggle and hope. His distinctive and moving style probes the depths of the human psyche.
The Pink Poodle and Other Stories
- 90 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Headlining this collection of stories is "The Pink Poodle," a tale of life among Hollywood's elite. What's the difference between an actor and a movie star? One answer is found here. "Bliss" chronicles the struggles a homeless couple must endure living on the streets. Both "Joey, Le Flaneur" and "Dumped" detail expat life in Paris. In "Joey, Le Flaneur" a young New Yorker desperately searches for meaning and focus in his life and makes some very interesting discoveries. "Dumped" follows a recently retired man, also a New Yorker, as he flees Manhattan for Europe after a relationship suddenly ends. Heart-broken, he tries to pick up the pieces of his life. On a visit to Morocco, he looks back on his year of travel, focusing on life in Paris. "Obsessed" is another look at how relationships can sometimes go very wrong. In this case the relationship is completely contained in a man's mind, with drastic consequences. "The Hermit's Seed" is a whimsical tale told by a grandpa to his four young grandsons about the strange goings-on in his boyhood village.
