2025

Short Stories to Enjoy with Wine
VOLUME 2
by Stephen J. Kristof

​This is the second book in the popular wine-based short story fiction series, "Short Stories to Enjoy with Wine". It's the ultimate collection of fictional short stories, written especially for readers who are into wine!
Short Stories to Enjoy with Wine should be at the top of the shopping list for every reader who loves wine. It’s also the perfect gift for those hard to shop for wine-loving relatives and friends!

Volume Two's anthology of 18 captivating fictional short stories and novelettes will indulge the wine lover with a delicious blend of fascinating tales, memorable characters and unexpected twists. Each story starts with a peek at some interesting features of a distinct type of wine. The reader is then swiftly transported into the heart of the story, where an escape to realms of steamy romance, wily criminals, paranormal phenomena, dystopian drama and awe-inspiring adventure awaits!




​2023

Short Stories to Enjoy with Wine
VOLUME 1
by Stephen J. Kristof

"Short Stories to Enjoy with Wine" is a series of fiction books targeted to readers who are interested in wine or who simply enjoy relaxing with a glass or two of wine while reading unique and engaging tales!

Individual books in this series contain a collection of several different short stories and novelettes that are all connected to the common thread of wine. Each story starts with a page or two of interesting facts about a particular wine 'varietal', which quickly leads to a fictional tale that's nearly impossible to put down!

Be kind to yourself and let go of the stress and chaos all around us...pour a glass of wine and immerse yourself in one of the 17 riveting stories in this popular new book!

*Also Makes a GREAT GIFT for those hard-to-shop-for wine loving relatives and friends!





​2021; 2022

Feeling Normal Again
A Post-Pandemic Guide to Emotional Health
by Stephen J. Kristof

    If life just doesn’t feel “normal” since the pandemic, you’re not alone! Many people can't seem to find the spark, enjoyment of life and hope since Covid-19 appeared in our world and directed our lives. They are grappling with negative emotions and uncertainty, and in many cases, don’t understand why they feel the way that they do. This book provides a cogent explanation of what we’ve been through and the ways in which it has affected us. Feeling Normal Again is a book that will help you heal emotionally and regain lost feelings of normality. You will learn how the pandemic has specifically changed us, both as a society and individually.
     In many ways, these negative impacts are hanging-on. Feeling Normal Again provides 50+ easy-to-implement strategies and proven practices that can help restore emotional well-being and normality. Ultimately, the goal is to feel better again, to live life more fully and to have hope for the future.