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I just read Valerie's First kiss, the best short story I've ever read so far! I clung onto every word and I did something a rarely do, I read it twice. I love Valerie's writing style, just grab you and pull you into the story. Awh, the first kiss! I never shared my experience with anyone-and I'm not going to, but I relieved every delicious moment of it after I was done with Valerie's story while listening to Madame Butterfly. (Okay, I'll tell you that my first kiss happened in the opera house in Budapest.)

http://www.amazon.com/First-Kiss-ebook/dp/B006ZAXCZY/ref=tag_stp_s2f_edpp_valeri13on

Originally from England, Valerie (Byron) Fee came to California in 1969.

She worked for Granada Television in Manchester in the swinging '60's, and for various entertainment organizations in Beverly Hills. Now semi-retired, she is devoting herself to her memoirs "NO ORDINARY WOMAN,"  published in the Fall of 2011, and a novel 'BENNY AND MIRIAM," currently in progress.

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Valerie's books

Just one of Valerie's many books, eleven short stories including: The Man Who Lost His Genius The Sponge House of My Dreams Blindsided by Love Lola - a Story of the West The Cedars Prelude to Life No Choice The Lover The Ghost Club The Copper Coal Scuttle available at AMAZON

Book reviews

By Vanessa Buckmaster

(South Bay, CA, USA) -This review is from: The Man Who Lost His Genius and Other Stories (Paperback) Each story is different from the last, and each one keeps you glued to the page. Easy flowing, perfectly written - a wonderful collection of short tales designed to please the reader.

By Wendy

(UK) -This review is from: The Man Who Lost His Genius and Other Stories (Paperback) A compilation of Valerie Byron's greatest short stories. Readers, this is a must buy, you wont be disappointed. 'The man who lost his genius' is a particular favorite of mine, one that I have read many times over. Narrated by the author with a voice that warms you, this is the book to snuggle up with on those cold winter nights under the duvet. Awaiting Volume 2.

By William F.

This review is from: The Man Who Lost His Genius and Other Stories (Paperback) Story telling is a talent that some are born with, some learn it as others learn how to walk or read, and you have perfected this gift. In the first story, "The Man Who Lost His Genius" you have surpassed yourself. This is a fast-moving, witty and intelligent piece. You described the music perfectly, I could almost hear the notes as I imagined the pianist at his piano. I had expected a "Faust" type ending, and you really had me fooled with the doctor's comment on about the story "making no sense" (or something similar) and I didn't expect the delightful and surprising ending you presented us with. All of the stories are unique but beautifully told. My favorites were "Lola" and "No Choice" - vastly different, but expertly written. The "Copper Coal Scuttle" is an old-fashioned delight - for parents and children alike. And "The Lover" - well, that is your own story, and an amazing one at that. I highly recommend this collection of stories as a "must read".

By Mootdowl2

(California) This review is from: The Man Who Lost His Genius and Other Stories (Paperback) Not since reading The Pacific and Other Stories by Mark Helprin in 2007 have I been so charmed and captivated by the breadth of subject matter and the unique power of an author's voice. Ms. Byron sits the reader down in a comfortable chair and then begins her magic. Bolstered by the surety of a seasoned storyteller, we begin a trip around the world, covering a vast range of territory and as many eras as the reader could ask for. Each of these little masterpieces is absolutely authentic in its narrative and dialogue...not an easy task, even for the best short story writer. Had I to pick a favorite--what a choice to have to make--I would have to give a nod to "Lola", a story that astounded me by its sheer excellence. But they are each and every one jewels in the crown of an emerging master. On a scale of one to ten, I give this collection a fifteen.

Available at AMAZON

Everyone has a story to tell, a life full of memories and decisions, some good, some bad and some distinctly crazy. Most people tend to be a tad selective about their precious moments, but not Valerie.
This is a fascinating and candid exposé of a life lived on the edge, told with an amazing degree of refreshing honesty from start to finish. Every emotion is right there on the page. Moments of true love mingle with mindless raw sex, as easily as career highs and lows mix with decisions to decorate the living room, leaving the reader to decide when Valerie ever found time to draw breath.