A collection of short stories by Pam Eaves - cameos of people in conflict, pain or joy.
Published by Circaidy Gregory Press 2008.
From afternoon tea in an old person’s home to the horrors of war and terrorist activities; mayhem in a nightclub to the restrictions of a religious family life, ‘Light in the Shade’ is an eclectic mix covering aspects of life and how people deal with the problems facing them. Some characters achieve happiness and contentment through their experiences, often amusing to the onlooker; others are less fortunate, but that’s life – a mixture of light and shade. They offer an insight into the learning process and instinct which ensures our survival.
Pam says: ‘My stories are drawn from incidents in real life which trigger my imagination. I wonder how the people felt in those particular circumstances and endeavour to portray characters dealing with difficult situations.’
Kay Green, the editor of Circaidy Gregory Press, says: ‘I think this is an extremely unusual and interesting collection. Pam has a wonderfully down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach to her subject matter. For me, what makes her work really stand out is the way she brings this refreshing attitude to such a wide range of material, emphasising the human constancy that runs through the domestic, the bizarre and the fantastic.