Liguorian

A Visit From Santa

By Kerry Marie Sloan

A landlord must evict his tenants the day before Christmas. Will a candy cane bribe from a seven year old boy change his mind? This short fiction story was published in the December 2018 issue of Liguorian under the title "The Candy Cane Bribe."

Published Dec 2018
Liguorian - Catholic Magazine


Liguorian

The Dancing Nun

By Kerry Marie Sloan

A parochial school administrator gets a lesson in "getting things done" from a very improbable teacher. This short fiction story was published in the October 2018 issue of Liguorian.

Published October 2018
Liguorian - Catholic Magazine


Liguorian

Going Home to Die

By Kerry Marie Sloan

A man is told by his trustworthy psychic that he will die on his 75th birthday. He diecides to do it on the front lawn of the house that his father built. This short fiction story was published in the May-June 2018 issue of Liguorian under the title "The Do Overs."

Published May-Jun 2018
Liguorian - Catholic Magazine


Liguorian

The Bake Sale

By Kerry Marie Sloan

A brother's new wife must maintain the family honor at the church bake sale . . . the only problem is . . . she doesn't know how to bake anything. This short fiction story was published in the July-August 2017 issue of Liguorian.

Published July-August 2017
Liguorian - Catholic Magazine


St. Anthony Messenger

Ashes to Ashes

By Kerry Marie Sloan

A family is nearly torn apart by the death of a beloved brother, but only his sister knows his true final wish. This short fiction story was published in the June 2017 issue of St. Anthony Messenger.

Published June 2017
St. Anthony Messenger - Catholic Magazine


Liguorian

The Saint's Palace
(aka: The Pancake Palace)

By Kerry Marie Sloan

The fate of a local institution is called into question . . . until the patron saint of cooking steps in to help. This short fiction story was published in the February 2017 issue of Liguorian.

Published February 2017
Liguorian - Catholic Magazine


Liguorian

Real Christmas Wishes
(aka: The Lights of Christmas)

By Kerry Marie Sloan

A man's vision of what life held in store for him is turned upside down. This short fiction story was published in the December 2016 issue of Liguorian.

Published December 2016
Liguorian - Catholic Magazine


ATNAS the South Pole Elf

Written by Kerry Marie Sloan
Illustrated by Dan Yager

This delightful children's story is about an elf named ATNAS (that's SANTA spelled backwards) who is sent to the SOUTH Pole because he's different. The South Pole is where elves mine coal for naughty children. When the orders for coal get bigger and bigger, Atnas knows there is something wrong. But what? Can Atnas solve the problem in time to save Christmas?


Published November 3, 2016
Children's - 36 Pages
Available for Amazon Kindle and in Hardcover.


Liguorian

A Political Shocker
(aka: Walking Around Money)

By Kerry Marie Sloan

Two old friends from opposite sides of the political isle meet for the first time in many years. This short fiction story was published in the October 2016 issue of Liguorian.

Published October 2016
Liguorian - Catholic Magazine


Liguorian

Franklin's Fruit

By Kerry Marie Sloan

An organic fruit grower is nearly forced out of the local farmer's market by a bargain basement purveyor of discount produce. This short fiction story was published in the April 2016 issue of Liguorian.

Published April 2016
Liguorian - Catholic Magazine


St Anthony Messenger

The Fireside Cats

By Kerry Marie Sloan

A woman must decide between her marriage and her many "pet" projects, including her beloved cat rescue. This short fiction story was published in the February 2016 issue of St. Anthony Messenger.

Published February 2016
St. Anthony Messenger - Catholic Magazine