[PDF] Old Tinker Tales eBook

Author : Allan Lowson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 35,49 MB
Release : 2008-10-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1462808034

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The first Tinker Tale popped out over fifteen years ago and they just keep a-coming. Die Schwarzwitwe (Black Widow) starts this collection, introducing Tinker and a couple of ongoing characters: Magic John-a gutter mage, and Red the Ted-a psychic bruiser of advancing years. It also introduces the theme of magic as Tinker begins his reluctant evolution into a magician with an exorcism. This one is for Vincent fans. Other characters follow. In Hard Iain a warrior Pict ancestor vectors into Tinker via a miscegenated motorcycle, precipitating a fiery immolation. Death, in the unlikely form of a young girl, thumbs a lift from Tinker in Free Ride and him to introduces Anarch, the irascible personification of Freedom. Problems with law and order follow, plus a gifting that effectively ensures a hands-off with Death. Iain resurfaces in Pictoglyph to tell the tale of his heroic demise, set Tinker a heavy task, and leave his mark. In Death in the Dam a cute little Reaper comes to claim an old friend from Tinkers misspent youth whos run out of road. Away with the fairies at Underhills annual market, Buyer Beware finds Tinker buying a pup, amongst other things, and rescuing a maiden from goblins. Bonzo, the pup, shows his stuff in Boodgie Woodgie when Tinker takes him busking and the Law butts in. The next tale, Alfie, has Tinker acting as advocate for an old sinner while a demon prosecutes and Death sits in judgement. Lastly, in Time Passages, a trip to the past discovers Tinker confronting his younger self and Jean, the ill-fated love of his life. A choice to make and a life at stake. Sadder, wiser hopefully, Tinker faces the future--perhaps in Tinker Tales Two? Regular readers of Back Street Heroes magazine may have seen some of these stories before, some of the characters may even seem vaguely familiar. Actually, there is a fair bit of reality in the mix, fact frequently being no stranger to fiction. Resemblance to anyone living, dead, or ethereal is but coincidental. Anyone offended by Tinker, or any other character, should remember theyre the stuff of which dreams are made, and who can claim to control a dream? Literate biker fiction may seem oxymoronic, some may be surprised they can actually read. Tinker Tales attempts, not only to entertain, but to counter the negative reputation motorcycling and magic has acquired. If the author succeeds in that, it is enough.

Author : Allan Lowson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 19,19 MB
Release : 2009-10-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1462808042

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'Tinker Tales Untold' is a collection of previously unpublished stories celebrating magic and motorcycles. Tinker is the son of an absentee Irish gypsy dad and a Scottish mum, raised poor and hitting the streets after her death in his early teens. Becoming a trader in old iron ponies, he falls in with Magic John and survives a sorcerer's apprenticeship to that gutter mage (as described in the previous collection, 'Tinker Tales'). Now he frequents a pub in Faerhame, tangles with ghosts, demi-gods, and demons... life isn't easy for a biker dabbling in magic.

Author : Allan Lowson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 15,4 MB
Release : 2014-02-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1493172662

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Scottish by birth, anarchist by persuasion, odd bikes and obscure comics by collection. Retired from thirty years of front line child protection, he lives between Scotland and British Columbia with his wife, three adult sons, and a blessing of grandchildren. Allan has penned reportage, articles, and fiction since the early eighties for a variety of motorcycle publications: Canadian Biker, Back Street Heroes (UK), Biker and Renegade (US). Pocahontas and Ubermensch have their real life counterparts in his stable, and the most recent build is a ‘31/’48 Chout (Chief/Scout) bobber. As for the magic...? Well, that’s really up to you. “Tinker Tales Untenable’ is a collection of previously unpublished short stories celebrating magic and motorcycles. Tinker is the son of an absentee Irish gypsy dad and a Scottish mother, raised poor and turned out on the streets after her death in his early teens. Blood will out, and he becomes a trader in iron ponies, only to become enmeshed in magic. Somehow he survives a sorcerer’s apprenticeship to Magic John, a notorious gutter-mage, as detailed in previous collections: ‘Tinker Tales’ (voted Fiction of the Year by motorcyclefiction.com) and ‘Tinker Tales Untold’ (Book of the Month, motorcyclefiction.com) yet trouble and temptation lurk around every corner. Here Tinker is reacquainted with (dead) members of his old outlaw club, acquires an illuminated tattoo, and runs into the Soviet version of Wonder Woman—amoungst other trials and tribulations. Hop on the pillion, hold tight, and enjoy the ride through, Britain, Canada, and America—not to mention Fairyland and beyond. Illustrated by: Louise Limb

Author : Apple Jordan
Publisher : RH/Disney
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 50,89 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Fairies
ISBN : 0736428127

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Collects three stories about Tinker Bell and her fairy friends in Fairy Hollow, including a tale of Tinker Bell's hunt for the wishing mirror and her adventure trapped inside a human's house.

Author : Allan Lowson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 10,46 MB
Release : 2011-09-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1469116448

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“Tinker Tales Unmentionable’ is a collection of previously unpublished short stories celebrating magic and motorcycles. Tinker is the son of an absentee Irish gypsy dad and a Scottish mother, raised poor and turned out on the streets after her death in his early teens. Blood will out, and he becomes a trader in iron ponies, only to become enmeshed in magic. Somehow he survives a sorcerer’s apprenticeship to Magic John, a notorious gutter-mage (detailed in previous collections: ‘Tinker Tales’ and ‘Tinker Tales Untold’) yet trouble and temptation lurk around every corner. Here Tinker falls for a witch, hazards a dysfunctional future, encounters crop circles, and generally has to ride for his life. Ride along with him a few miles, and remember the magic.

Author : JT Warren
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 19,60 MB
Release : 2023-07-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :

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Meet the animals of Havenswood where Tinker the Rabbit meets and befriends all types of other animals—many with disabilities. Each animal faces their own challenges while learning how to deal with the differences of others. These are the stories of how they accept, adapt, and learn how to live peacefully together.

Author : Allan Lowson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 26,91 MB
Release : 2013-01-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1479776971

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Scottish by birth, anarchist by persuasion, odd bikes and obscure comics by collection. Retired from thirty years of front line child protection, he lives between Scotland and British Columbia with wife, three adult sons, and a blessing of grandchildren. Allan has penned reportage, articles, and fi ction since the early eighties for variety of motorcycle magazines: Canadian Biker, Back Street Heroes (GB), Biker and Renegade (USA). Poke and Uber have their real life counterparts in his stable, and the most recent build is a 31/48 Chout (Chief/ Scout) bobber. As for the magic? Well, thats really up to you. Tinker Tales Unhallowed is a collection of previously unpublished short stories celebrating magic and motorcycles. Tinker is the son of an absentee Irish gypsy dad and a Scottish mother, raised poor and turned out on the streets after her death in his early teens. Blood will out, and he becomes a trader in iron ponies, only to become enmeshed in the coils of magic. Somehow he survives a sorcerers apprenticeship to Magic John, a notorious gutter-mage, as detailed in previous collections: Tinker Tales (voted Fiction of the Year by motorcyclefi ction.com) and Tinker Tales Untold (Book of the Month, motorcyclefi ction.com). Yet trouble and temptation lurk around every corner. Here, Tinker hazards an alternative Britain, runs into an unusual outlaw club, and turns tables on a temptress. Life may be dangerous, yet never dull. Ride behind him a few miles, and discover the forgotten realms of magic. Tinker Tales Unhallowed is illustrated by the British artist, Louise Limb.

Author : A. B. Mitford
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 18,33 MB
Release : 2005-03-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0486440621

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Compiled by one of the first foreign diplomats in Japan, this famous collection of classic tales covers an engrossing array of subjects: ghost stories, fairy tales, folklore, a fascinating eyewitness account of a hara-kiri ceremony, and gripping narratives of vampires and samurai. A treasury of information on Japanese locales, customs, and characters, this volume delights as it entertains, chronicling acts of heroism, devotion, ruthlessness, and chivalry that illuminate the island nation's culture.

Author : Allan Lowson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 14,44 MB
Release : 2008-10-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1436358353

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The first Tinker Tale' popped out over fifteen years ago and they just keep a-coming. Die Schwarzwitwe' (Black Widow) starts this collection, introducing Tinker and a couple of ongoing characters: Magic John-a gutter mage, and Red the Ted-a psychic bruiser of advancing years. It also introduces the theme of magic as Tinker begins his reluctant evolution into a magician with an exorcism. This one is for Vincent fans. Other characters follow. In Hard Iain a warrior Pict ancestor vectors into Tinker via a miscegenated motorcycle, precipitating a fiery immolation. Death, in the unlikely form of a young girl, thumbs a lift from Tinker in 'Free Ride' and him to introduces Anarch, the irascible personification of Freedom. Problems with law and order follow, plus a gifting that effectively ensures a hands-off with Death. Iain resurfaces in Pictoglyph' to tell the tale of his heroic demise, set Tinker a heavy task, and leave his mark. In Death in the Dam' a cute little Reaper comes to claim an old friend from Tinker's misspent youth who s run out of road. Away with the fairies at Underhill's annual market, Buyer Beware' finds Tinker buying a pup, amongst other things, and rescuing a maiden from goblins. Bonzo, the pup, shows his stuff in Boodgie Woodgie' when Tinker takes him busking and the Law butts in. The next tale, Alfie', has Tinker acting as advocate for an old sinner while a demon prosecutes and Death sits in judgement. Lastly, in Time Passages', a trip to the past discovers Tinker confronting his younger self and Jean, the ill-fated love of his life. A choice to make and a life at stake. Sadder, wiser hopefully, Tinker faces the future--perhaps in Tinker Tales Two'? Regular readers of Back Street Heroes' magazine may have seen some of these stories before, some of the characters may even seem vaguely familiar. Actually, there is a fair bit of reality in the mix, fact frequently being no stranger to fiction. Resemblance to anyone living, dead, or ethereal is but coincidental. Anyone offended by Tinker, or any other character, should remember they're the stuff of which dreams are made, and who can claim to control a dream? Literate biker fiction may seem oxymoronic, some may be surprised they can actually read. Tinker Tales' attempts, not only to entertain, but to counter the negative reputation motorcycling and magic has acquired. If the author succeeds in that, it is enough.