From My Red Chair: A Short Story Collection

Hello Grafted In Readers,


Today is Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Winter temps continue to be somewhat normal for this time of year here in my corner of blog land. Next Monday, we get a little fun boost with the observation of Groundhog Day: does he see his shadow or not is the big question. This of course ties into the emergence of Spring weather beginning to occur or not occur in six week's time.


History for me this week includes family: my son's birthday, my youngest brother's birthday, and the birth of my new title, From My Red Chair: A Short Story Collection.

 Stories feature Bob looking for serenity, Haley, a twenty-something single woman and chronic complainer,

Diane, Greg, and their daughter who are beset with problems perhaps of Diane's making. Or, Diane who realizes she doesn't have what she really desires.

Dr. Sunny Sawbones, he is revered by patients and colleagues alike for his disposition and professional dedication.

Mental health is the overall theme, and I have only introduced you to a few of the main folks here.

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Note: January 28, 2026

David Russell

Your book

From My Red Chair: A Short Story Collection

has been published to

 www.smashwords.com.

 

Live status updates for this book:

Smashwords - Published @ Smashwords on January 27, 2026, 23:30 PM

Tolino - Published @ Tolino on January 28, 2026, 0:24 AM

Vivlio - Published @ Vivlio on January 28, 2026, 0:26 AM

 Others to be added.

 

You may keep tabs on this by either checking back here in a few days or checking my notes on Substack

https://davidcrussell.substack.com


Meantime, I appreciate your time and our visit. Recall with some fondness and thanks your history of a pleasantry from life!

May the Lord continue to bless and keep us.


David C. Russell, Author

 

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