If you would like to read a truly good book filled with short stories, then “Things Old and Forgotten,” is just for you. Mae Clair’s talent as a creative writer is quite evident in each story. She describes emotions, scenes, and characters in a beautifully poetic manner without them being contrived.
My 5 Star Review
Here is a collection of short stories that covers a wide range of genres and each story has a powerful message. My favorites were Desert White and Miss Lily Makes a Wish. The first one is about redemption, life’s choices, and consequences. On a lighter note is Miss Lily Makes a Wish, where a sweet elderly woman comes across a genie who jumped out of the lamp she rubbed. The chose 2 of her 3 wishes were very simple: to fix two things in her house, which surprised the genie. It was her 3rd wish that changed her life forever.
The author, Mae Clair, is a talented and creative storyteller. Each short story had a life lesson, a moral or religious issue, or a thought-provoking message. Some were on the light side while others were darker.
Webpage: https://maeclair.com/
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KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
A great review, Karen. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you, John.
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Wonderful review! Sharing…
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Thank you, Bette, for your comment.
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Great revew, Karen! This was a collection I the enjoyed especially the genie one.
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Denise, it appears many of us enjoyed Miss Lily Makes a Wish, which I found most delightful. Thank you for your comment.
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I’m reading great reviews for Mae Clare’s book. I’m going to have to bump it up my TBR list.
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Beem, I guarantee you will be glad you moved Things Old and Forgotten up your TBR list.
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Wow! What a lovely surprise to find your review of Things Old and Forgotten today, Karen. I’m positively thrilled you enjoyed the stories and varied genres. Your review has me grinning ear to ear. And BTW, Desert White and Miss Lily Makes a Wish were two of my personal favorites as well.
Thank you so much! Wishing you a awesome day!
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Congratulations, Mae. you deserve all the accolades and more. Wishing you an awesome day too!
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Karen. Like you, I loved the collection. Congratulations, Mae! š
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Gwen, thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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What a wonderful review, Karen. You picked my two favorites as well. I loved the story of redemption and who couldn’t love the feisty Miss Lily? Thank you so much for sharing! Congrats to Mae!
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Jan, I loved the character, Miss Lily. I could just picture her. The story about redemption left me thinking before I could move on to the next story. Mae is a very talented writer.
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I loved this collection, too, Karen. And the two stories you highlighted were two of my favorites. So nice to see it reviewed here.
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Thank you, Staci, for your comment.
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Thanks for sharing this wonderful review.
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I am always glad to write about an outstanding book on my blog. Thank you, Craig.
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This is a great collection of stories, Karen. Thanks for sharing your review.
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Joan, thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Great review for Things Old and Forgotten. I loved this collection. Thanks for sharing, Karen šš
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Thank you, Harmony. It was a great collection of stories.
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