E. G. Fabricant

“FANTASTIC!"

“Witty, thoughtful, intelligent. Excellent pictures of the human condition."

Ashlar-One, iTunes

"VERY FAMILIAR!"

"Matters Familiar is just that; an engaging collection of short stories that will hit home as bold glimpses into the subject of intimate relationships, whether it be with relatives or a best friend. Written with wit and a dash of irreverence, the author investigates the rocky terrain that protects the desires of the human heart with candor. The soul of the matter, whether it be self-satisfaction, misery, or whatever lies between, is approached with an open mind to hope and resolve. A good read for mature teens on up."

Constance M Cassinerio, Amazon.com

"SOMETHING TO WARM THE HEART"

"There’s something that warms the cockles of the heart when you enjoy the written work of seasoned writers. The elegant, eloquent yet laid back style of prose warms the heart and coddles the soul. This read is like enjoying an American classic filled with memoirs of a 60s classic montage done in suburban family social studies. Every gem in this read stands alone as a reminder of what matters most...I absolutely love a good storyteller better that anything. I enjoyed the read. The flow is surprisingly easy – the cadence is well done going from one short to the nest. To the author – these are truly matters familiar."

Barbara Cerda, Amazon.com

"WONDERFUL SLICE OF CONTEMPORARY LIFE"

"E. G. Fabricant's collection of short stories is a wonderful slice of contemporary life with a lot of punch in the right places and to the right characters. This was the perfect book to put on my Kindle and take on a three-week trip to read between events. He's pegged the people I've run across in and out of the family circle and given them all the emotions, humor and pathos to make this a great read."

Joe Dunn, Amazon.com

“RIGHT UNDER OUR NOSES..."

"...The author evokes a strong sense of time and place within his stories; in fact, the setting becomes part of the characterization. He shows men and women swallowed up in the march of time, helpless to effect the change they need in their lives, slaves to the dictates of the contemporary, insensible society in which we live..."

Gini Grossenbacher, Amazon.com

"I RECOMMEND..."

”…Matters Familiar to readers that crave tales with characters and settings that reflect the complexities of life told with an understanding for the human condition. Each short story has independent voice, narrative rhythm, motive and conflict, and I thoroughly enjoyed them all. I, like most readers of short stories, expect the short format to give me an untraditional ending, and in this regard Matters Familiar will not disappoint you; they are crafted not to mollify the reader nor did I find them jarringly abrupt. Matters Familiar is a collection of tales told with refreshing insight and originality.”

tamlundgren, Smashwords

“A NICE COLLECTION"

“Matters Familiar is a diverse collection of themes and stories with varied cast of characters, some endearing and others enlightening. I found entertaining moments as well as evocative ones and some situations which felt ‘familiar.’ The familiarity bared itself by having characters who might remind you of a family member, a complicated family conflict/relationship, or a story from the headlines. Ironic twists abound. Most of the stories are for mature audiences.”

GregH, Amazon.com

"GREAT SHORT STORIES"

It's a treat to be able to complete a satisfying story during my lunch break. They are a nice escape from work.”

IdahoMacUser, Amazon.com