"Tales to Tell" is a collection of 22 short stories and 11 poems. Many of the stories are based on real life and a few are fictional. This collection of stories is of human interest, portraying intensity of feeling which I guarantee will move you. They will make you laugh, shed a tear or contemplate. No horror. It is well written and beautifully crafted. The stories and poems are on a delightful varied assortment of lengths and themes. It is a good bedtime book or to take with you on your travels.