Short short story II/3

Dedication's What You Need (by Jessica Ruston)

Philip Frog and the Foghorn, 1963 (unpublished).

For Mummy and Daddy, but not for Jemima because she scribbled on the cover.

The Soul's Solipsism, 1965 (unpublished).

Dedicated to the lost souls, the wandering souls, the souls that burn in the fiery flames. Mankind. Man. Kind.

Call of the Dogs, A Memoir, 1970.

This book is dedicated first and foremost to my wife, without whose constant and unstinting support and nurturing it would have withered and died before it had bloomed. I'm sticking with you, my darling Clare.

Also to The Littleton Press, who took a chance, and The John Ashburton Trust, whose generosity enabled me to finish the work at a time when it looked like it was doomed.

The Roar of the Wild, 1974.

For my dearly beloved son, Michael, and, as always, for Clare.

Kinloch, 1976.

Special thanks to the best agent in the world, Pen, with memories of Campari and Cluedo. Cheers! Also my editor Maria and the team at Penguin, especially the lovely girls in publicity! Also Norman, Iris and Kingsley, for their wise words and friendship.

Starbright, 1978.

For Maria, the fizz in my gin, the cherry in my pie.

Cupboards of Doom, 1980.

"The golden apple devoured has seeds." Bette Davis.

Loyalty, 1990 (unpublished).

For all of those that do not know it, so that they may learn it.

Creative Writing Without Fear! 2000.

For my students, past and present.

Roman Roads of England and Wales, an illustrated history, 2004.

No dedication.

[The second short short story series is announced and explained here.]