Inspire Me: Raw by Sonia Iris Lozada In INSPIRE ME: RAW, Sonia Iris Lozada reveals the unspoken hidden moments, speaking courage and faith for all to move on. Traveling through the lands of her life from Chicago to Los Angeles, Lozada’s unique bi-cultural perspective captures incidents and images of rough terrain with honesty and wry acceptance. As a singer and performer, she moves her words through the body and soul; and by giving a glimpse into our spirits’ reconciliation with difficult … [Read more...] about Inspire Me: Raw by Sonia Iris Lozada
The Lyrical Journal of Sapphire Rhymes: Tear-drop Stained Confessions (new edition) by Amber Branch
Once upon a time, there lived a sentimental soul. She hid behind her pen name, Sapphire Rhymes. She lurked in the shadows and admiration of men Meanwhile disguising her pain in garments of black she searched for what she thought she lacked... But, why so often does she cry? Why does mascara constantly smudge and stain her eye? Her golden Amber glow disappeared behind her tears & bruises that’d sometimes show.... Will her hardships ever end? What happened to that sparkle that … [Read more...] about The Lyrical Journal of Sapphire Rhymes: Tear-drop Stained Confessions (new edition) by Amber Branch
Swallowing the Stem of Adam’s Apple by Laura Kiesel
Laura Kiesel plumbs the depths of familial dysfunction, and the wretched inheritance of addiction, thoroughly and with impressive nuance in Swallowing the Stem of Adam’s Apple, combining integrity and personal grit that’s interwoven throughout her lyrical style. She writes beautifully about her fractured relationship with her mother, and the ripple effect it has had throughout the rest of her life. Her work is an unflinching examination of the erotic implications of romantic relationships and … [Read more...] about Swallowing the Stem of Adam’s Apple by Laura Kiesel
Love Lust and The Cold Hand of Suicide by Candy Ann
"Love Lust and The Cold Hand of Suicide" is the first indie (self) published poetry book that Candy has published herself. This boom is just a small collection of compelling poems. Writings that capture the animosity, love, optimism, darkness, and deep depression; from her early teenage years filled with drugs, hatred, misery and fear. Targeted Age Group:: 16+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I began writing poetry when my stepdad passed away December 8,2004. I guess that was a way … [Read more...] about Love Lust and The Cold Hand of Suicide by Candy Ann
love in the time of longing. by meg gonzales
this exquisite collection of poems captures the nuances of love and longing, the various emotions that love evokes in us, and how love can touch the seemingly mundane and give it new meaning. journey through the phases of longing—for what could be, what already is, and what was—toward the sense of belonging that comes after accepting the inner transformations love requires from us. Targeted Age Group:: 15+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? As the title implies, I was inspired to … [Read more...] about love in the time of longing. by meg gonzales
Pushing a Rock Up a Hill: The Sisyphean task of modern motherhood by Amy Ryan
In this chapbook of poetry and prose, Amy explores life after birth taking us from the rage she experienced in new motherhood through the ugly parts of her struggling (and, at times, hostile) marriage, continuing on to a second pregnancy. While starting a company, she raised her first child and found herself in the midst of an identity crisis that highlights the negative aspects of modern parenting. After bearing the burden of an exhaustive mental lode, she found refuge in writing this book and … [Read more...] about Pushing a Rock Up a Hill: The Sisyphean task of modern motherhood by Amy Ryan
Anatomy Museum by Erin Cisney
Through the story of a young woman’s transition into adulthood, the poetry of ANATOMY MUSEUM puts on display the hidden secrets of our past that both plague and define us. Erin Cisney’s debut chapbook reflects on the innocence of youth and the pain of losing it with simple, unflinching honesty and quiet introspection. Targeted Age Group:: Adults What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Anatomy Museum was inspired by the experiences of my youth and coming to terms with my own identity. … [Read more...] about Anatomy Museum by Erin Cisney
A Contemporary Portrait of the Southwest by Connor M Bjotvedt
A Contemporary Portrait of the Southwest is a love letter to the Southwest. The collection follows the journey of a man named John Whenn who, after accepting his position as an adjunct faculty member at Central Arizona Community College, investigates the Southwest and produces a politically charged collection of op-eds which describe in vivid and lurid detail the landscape, people, and history of the region. Targeted Age Group:: 18-30 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? To gain an … [Read more...] about A Contemporary Portrait of the Southwest by Connor M Bjotvedt
Flying 8 by Alexandra Psaropoulou
FLYING 8 is a visual poem from “The Flying series”. The poetess’ main theme is based on the theory that every thesis clashes with an antithesis and a new synthesis is created. Two contrasting, converging energies unite and create a beautiful, new harmony. This is the basis of all expansion (Heraclitus). “And the river flows, the never ending flow…” Alexandra’s visual poem begins to unravel from this initial theme with escalating impetus and intense words, shapes and colours towards higher realms … [Read more...] about Flying 8 by Alexandra Psaropoulou
When The Mystic Meets a Starfish by Madhushree Das
The collection of poetry "When the mystic meets a Starfish" illustrated the stirring and enchanting poems. In this world where we all have lost to feel the magic of true love in life, my poems aim to be a perfect panacea for all the aching hearts who lost their hope in divinity. It will inspire people to traverse through the infinite darkness and feel the mystical light till eternity. I only wanted to convey and share “The Deepness” with readers. I encourage everyone to know about the deepness … [Read more...] about When The Mystic Meets a Starfish by Madhushree Das
Aerodynamic Drag by M. A. Dubbs
Aerodynamic Drag is a collection of poetry and short fiction by award winning poet M. A. Dubbs. Aerodynamic Drag explores themes of sexuality, religion, mental illness, and nihilism. Dubbs' writing is vivid and evocative, encasing the duality of beauty and brutality of life. Targeted Age Group:: 20s What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Over the years I have published poetry and short fiction in literary magazines and wanted to compile my work into a single collection. Much of my work … [Read more...] about Aerodynamic Drag by M. A. Dubbs
Psalms of Light Vol I, Pollyanna by J Patrick
At the center of this poetry collection is the oldest of all rivalries—that between the light and the dark, both literal and metaphorical. But poet J Patrick is not a bystander in this timeless struggle. These poems have chosen a side and they are blazing ambassadors of the light with praise songs for the sun, odes to moonglow, and aubades for divine brightness creeping over the horizon. These poems find philosophy in their wordplay and music in their metaphysical pilgrimage. They are “an angle … [Read more...] about Psalms of Light Vol I, Pollyanna by J Patrick
