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Great gift idea for a teacher or student teacher

Tales Out Of College is the prequel to Shirley Ann Howard’s Tales Out Of School and chronicles three years leading up to Sandra Scott’s first full-time teaching position. The College Tales portray Sandy in a variety of roles: editor of Boston University’s student-run newspaper, reporter for the Boston Herald, and student teacher beset with self-doubt. We see the germination of her red-hot, yet tension-filled relationship with Lenny Bachenweiler, a brilliant and sexy graduate student. Sandy knows what she wants—a fulfilling career and true love—and we know from The School Tales that she doesn’t give up easily.

ISBN 1-60076-134-8 Click here to order

Reviews

“A charming prequel to TALES OUT OF SCHOOL that returns to Sandra Scott’s college days as a feisty reporter for Boston University’s student newspaper, a time of change and challenge, and the start of a captivating romance with her handsome biochemist. Howard weaves an enjoyable tale with a fresh, new prospective.”

~Dolores Stewart Riccio, author of CIRCLE OF FIVE and CHARMED CIRCLE

“Shirley Ann Howard brings a refreshing, sophisticated voice to the realm of romance unlike any other. TALES OUT OF COLLEGE is a wonderful story full of twists and curves that make the novel absolutely compelling. I highly recommend this read to everyone and can’t wait to read more from this talented writer.”

~Minnette Meador, Author STARSIGHT I & II, THE CENTURION & THE QUEEN, THE EDGE OF HONOR

Tales Out Of School features Sandra Scott, a first-year English teacher in search of self and love in an unclear world. She faces the challenge of teaching reading, writing, and respect to a hundred fifty marginally receptive teenagers beset with issues of drugs, personal relations, and domestic abuse. She has a passionate relationship with her wealthy, sexy boyfriend, a Ph.D. candidate in biochemistry at Boston University. The intimacy they enjoy is precious and beautiful, yet fraught with many tensions as well. She has a very ill father and an opinionated mother. By teaching others Sandy learns to deal with her insecurity, her career, and the significant people in her life. Follow her through her tales of joy, misery, confusion, and adventure both in and out of school.

ISBN 1-60076-066-X Click here to order

Reviews

“Howard’s gentle touch eases the reader into a heartwarming story.”

~Shirley Jump, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

“TALES OUT OF SCHOOL is an eye-opening and exciting journey for everyone who has ever worked with students. This novel inspires and entertains; it will invoke intersections between our hearts and minds. Truly, a gem of a book.”

~Luke W. Reynolds, Author of A NEW MAN and INSIDE OUT AND OUTSIDE IN

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