Meroe Publishing is proud to introduce a talented new writer to the literary stage, Mr. Tonie J. Short. With the publication of this first novel, Mr. Short’s
career as a published author has begun.
Growing up in the South as a black child without a father during the
decade following the Civil Rights movement was a turbulent time for Mr.
Short. He and his family struggled though poverty and discrimination,
largely in part due to the determination of his mother, who fought for her
family – especially her gifted son.
The new novel, The Gifted Child: John’s Saga, is the first published work
from Mr. Short. From the opening scene to the shocking end, audiences
will experience the wonders and pains of childhood memories, shame for
the discrimination involved, and determination to see John succeed.
The Gifted Child: John’s Saga is recommended reading for most age
groups. It is the goal of Meroe Publishing to locate and showcase the
refreshing works of new artists such as Mr. Short.
To obtain a copy of the book, please visit the website of Meroe Publishing
at http://www.meroepublishing.com/BookStore.html
Book Reviews
THE GIFTED CHILD is an emotional story of self-discovery and self-awareness. It touched my heart in such a way that I wanted to reach in the book and give John a hug as well as handle his tormentors for him.
-Eraina Tinnin, RAWSISTAZ.com
Hi Tonie,
Well, I lied about being a slow reader. I went home
Friday and read your whole book in one night... I
laughed and I cried!
If a book can do both its got to be good. I am just
amazed at all the things you remembered in such
detail. Is there another book coming out … I want to
know the rest of the story! Miss Dottie would just be
thrilled! I am on a mission to get in touch with her
so when I find her address we need to send her a
copy of your book. It just shows me so clearly how
the future is so affected by our actions in the
present. Wishing you all the success in the world!
You are a gifted child! K. Blackburn
P. S. One of my favorite images in the book was the
one of your mom showing up at school and jumping
on the hood of the truck to slam it shut.
The Gifted Child: John’s Saga is not your average first
novel. Tonie Short is a talented new author who vividly
describes an innocent child’s life in the American South
during the unsteady times following the Civil Rights
movement.
John’s Saga brought back the same feelings of
reckless abandonment once felt in childhood. The
audience will again experience hope, disappointment,
the need to fit in with peers, and how the influence of
others affects a young person’s life. Anyone who reads
John’s Saga will find themselves caught up in the
young protagonist’s life and cheering aloud for his
accomplishments.
Tonie Short’s first novel made a great impression on
me in two ways: My eyes were opened to seeing the
different levels of discrimination amongst a single
culture for the first time, and, although this book ended
with an abrupt surprise, I continued to remain hopeful
for the future of The Gifted Child.
I can hardly wait for the second book to come out so
that I can continue following the saga of the gifted child
and the success of its promising author.
Tracy Autry
Editor
To purchase book, go to http://www.meroepublishing.com/BookStore.html
Tracy Autry
Editor
To purchase book, go to http://www.meroepublishing.com/BookStore.html
