Diz and Clarissa Series by Ann McMan

A fast, funny, and wholly satisfying compilation of short stories filled with the same rich detail, witty humor, jagged verbal jousting, and joyous intellectual tête-à-tête that are Ann McMan's calling cards. Reconnect with Syd, Maddie, and the Jericho gang in "V1: A Valentine's Day Odyssey," as a sweet and simple gesture of love ignites a conflagration that could destroy friends, lovers, and a professional-grade mixer named Gloria... moreA fast, funny, and wholly satisfying compilation of short stories filled with the same rich detail, witty humor, jagged verbal jousting, and joyous intellectual tête-à-tête that are Ann McMan's calling cards. Reconnect with Syd, Maddie, and the Jericho gang in "V1: A Valentine's Day Odyssey," as a sweet and simple gesture of love ignites a conflagration that could destroy friends, lovers, and a professional-grade mixer named Gloria. Meet Kate Winston, Shawn Harris, and the best, brightest, and most uniquely "gifted" personalities in contemporary lesfic, in the all-new novella, Bottle Rocket. Grace and Abbie screw up the courage to let themselves go for one magical night-only to find that the Fates are cheeky little bitches with a wicked sense of humor in "Falling from Grace." Take flight with Poe's celebrated raven in "Nevermore!" as two improbable coworkers, Diz and Clarissa, find friendship and maybe a bit more in a comic holiday romp set to the dulcet tones of Enya. Features a foreword by The Rainbow Reader's Salem West. Sidecar carries a bounty of fun, a bit of pathos, and a few fine wine recommendations. less

Diz and Clarissa Are Back for the Holidays! It’s Christmas Eve in Baltimore, and you know what that means . . . snow. Lots of it. Join our dynamic duo as they battle the elements, each other, and a Siberian husky named Sadie—all in an ill-fated attempt to host their first holiday party. “Blended Families,” the latest tale of Diz and Clarissa, is a rollicking, yuletide romp that combines Meet the Parents with The Nightmare Before Christmas... moreDiz and Clarissa Are Back for the Holidays! It’s Christmas Eve in Baltimore, and you know what that means . . . snow. Lots of it. Join our dynamic duo as they battle the elements, each other, and a Siberian husky named Sadie—all in an ill-fated attempt to host their first holiday party. “Blended Families,” the latest tale of Diz and Clarissa, is a rollicking, yuletide romp that combines Meet the Parents with The Nightmare Before Christmas . Join Diz and Clarissa as they welcome Bernard and Elspeth Wiley, Art and Maggie Gillespie, a priest, an ex-nun, a German widow, a felonious Siberian husky, and a well-dressed Whippet named Maris. Three combines the all-new “Blended Families” with the bonus addition of two previously published Diz and Clarissa stories, “Nevermore!” and "A Christmas Tree Grows in Baltimore." The trilogy is a holiday omnibus not to be missed. less

Diz and Clarissa are back! It's the night before Christmas, and you know what that means. All hell is about to break loose in Baltimore. Again. Diz and Clarissa’s plans for a quiet holiday are blown to smithereens when Marty gets sick and saddles them with caring for his three kids on Christmas Eve. To make matters worse, the kids want to see Santa Claus—at the mall... moreDiz and Clarissa are back! It's the night before Christmas, and you know what that means. All hell is about to break loose in Baltimore. Again. Diz and Clarissa’s plans for a quiet holiday are blown to smithereens when Marty gets sick and saddles them with caring for his three kids on Christmas Eve. To make matters worse, the kids want to see Santa Claus—at the mall. Join our dynamic duo as they battle time, the elements, cranky shoppers, and two psychotic dogs—all to provide a happy holiday ending for Alvin, Simon and Theodore. Oh…they also need a strategy to keep Diz out of jail. less