※このタイトルは伊藤操著『TOKYO失恋MAP』の英語翻訳Ver.です。※～東京の街を舞台に8人の日本人女性が織りなす恋の短編集～舞台は「東京」。西麻布、銀座、日本橋、青山、浅草、渋谷、六本木、羽田など東京の街で恋し、失い、それでも彼女たちは夢を見続けている。お酒の営業、ギャラリー・オーナー、広報会社経営者、編集者、占い師など様々な職業の彼女たちが、セクハラやLGBTQ、ストーカーなどにも向き合いながら紡ぐ恋の物語。カフェやレストランなど実在の店やファッション・ブランドが登場し、東京の魅力を味わう事ができます。東京という街は登場する女性たちの思い出が詰まった場所であり、彼女たちの心の地図に永遠に刻まれた失恋マップなのです。～The story of eight Japanese women in love in Tokyo～The stage is "Tokyo". 8 women fallen in love and lost in Nishiazabu, Ginza, Nihonbashi, A...

This story is a message to warm the heart of people who were affected by terrorism, war or natural disasters that occurred frequently worldwide and even while living in a safe society are trembling with fear and anxiety because they could not reach to the ones they love.A love unfolding in the art and the fashion world of New York in the 1980s and 2001.What was the determination of Yuko, who was affected in September 11?This love story describes a distance between Tok...

-A collection of 9 short stories based on the experiences of 9 Japanese women in NY-9 women are from 19 year- old Tomoko of "First Love" to 65 year- old Atsuko of "Last Love". Their occupations range from translator, singer, writer, art planner, hairdresser, textile designer, doctor, boutique owner, and flower artist.Also, New York's parks, museums, shops, restaurants, etc. appear, and you can enjoy the fun of walking around New York while reading this story as a road story.

“In Yumi’s world, what seems out of reach becomes reality.”(from: Dress Talk by Sarah Oba)“Yumi Katsura: Behind the Scenes” tells the story of Japan’s number one bridal designer who managed to revolutionize the Japanese perception of weddings.Seven women with various backgrounds came together and met Yumi at her iconic Bridal House café to talk about her beginnings, her success story and the influence she had on Japanese wedding culture.For the first time in En...

“Overqualified's cover letters are like a slap in the face, but the slap is hilarious, and you can't stop laughing, and as soon as it’s over you want to tell all your friends about the slap. You know the kind?” — Ryan North, Dinosaur Comics“Joey Comeau’s Overqualified is Judy Blume’s Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret as chewed up and spit out by J. G. Ballard.…A book whose melancholy is leavened by a surprising hilari...

With a sprightly dose of insightful inspiration, a sprinkling of practical advice, and a bounty of exuberant stories by great writers, O's Little Book of Happiness features some of the best work ever to have appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine. Inside you'll find Elizabeth Gilbert's ode to the triumph of asking for what you want, Jane Smiley's tribute to the animal who taught her about lasting fulfillment, Roxane Gay's sure-fire cure for complaining, Brené Brown's celebrat...

Josh Harper, one of the nation’s top food writers, had it all — until his life’s plot took an unexpected twist. Embracing the challenge, he quits his job and moves to Seattle to pursue his lifelong dream of writing a foodie mystery novel.With a past hidden behind perfect poise and a studied French accent, Melanie nailed her first swimsuit cover at eighteen. Her supermodel career never faltered once — until now. Losing her first job in a decade, she...

Coming out of an unhappy relationship and a stint at an artist colony, Charlotte, a writer, takes a job teaching at a private ESL college. There she befriends Renata—audacious, sexy, and as changeable as Proteus. “I have a story for you,” Renata says to her one day over lunch. She doesn’t elaborate further, but Charlotte soon discovers that she has found in Renata an unexpectedly passionate and compelling subject.“Caroline Adderson is such a graceful and intelligent writer that the...

“An often poignant, and sometimes chilling, romance of the creative class.” —Edmund WhiteIn the three decades since Peter first moved into his Brooklyn apartment, almost every facet of his life has changed. Once a broke, ambitious poet, Peter is now a successful advertising executive. He’s grateful for everything the years have given him—wealth, friends, security. But he’s conscious too of what time has taken in return, and a busy stream of invitations doesn’t dull the ache that re...

This is perhaps the most famous of Kenji's short stories and one of his personal favorites, as it was the title story of his one and only self-published collection of short stories. Two hunters go on a hunting trip in the country and end up completely lost. Luckily they come across what appears to be an extremely popular restaurant…but everything is not as it seems.Kenji Miyazawa is one of Japan's best known and well-loved writers and poets. He was born in what is now Hanamaki City...

The people's princess!Chef Gemma Harper is on a dating break, so the last thing she needs is gorgeous stranger Tristan tempting her into a fling…especially when he's revealed as the crown prince of Montavia!Gemma knows forever isn't possible with duty-bound Tristan, but swept off her feet by this charismatic prince, she's determined to make every moment count. And when Tristan throws out the royal rule book, a happy-ever-after could be within Gemma's grasp…if only she's bra...

How do I begin my novel? How do I write convincing dialogue? Where can I get an idea for a story? How do I keep motivated?If youre a young writer, answers to these questions and more can be found in Writing Fiction: A Hands-On Guide for Teens. Written by a writer for writers, this book was created just for you by someone who believes in young writers and who also likes to have some fun along the way. Heres a sample of what youll find inside.Stuck for a Story Idea?