This short collection of poems deals with my coming to terms with the death of my father. When my dad passed away, I was in shock. My world felt decidedly different. However, I felt like there was no space or time in this busy society to feel awkward, out of place, hurt, and in despair. I realized that we all were taught to act like nothing happened, to function, and to pretend. Only when I turned to poems to find an outlet for my uncomfortable feelings things changed for me. So this e-book is a … [Read more...] about From Darkness to Light: Poems on Death, Love, and Life by Perihan Soylu
Oddball in 3G by Marc Berlin
In this wry psychological thriller, a shy loner is pushed to unspeakable violence when confronted by an inner-city drug-gang. Targeted Age Group:: 30+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I have a mild anxiety disorder and wanted to explore it more fully through my writing. Also, I was being personally affected by the rise in opioid deaths in the USA, which I deal with in the novel. … [Read more...] about Oddball in 3G by Marc Berlin
Embrace the Beauty: A Collection of Poetry, Flash Fiction, and Short Stories by C S C Shows
The snippets of our lives, from childhood to old age, are a chaotic mess of puzzle pieces. Embrace the Beauty is a poignant collection of poetry, flash fiction, and short stories about putting the pieces together, stepping back, and finding the beauty through the pain and mystery of life. The poetry in this collection revolves around one woman's changing perspective and resolve to find beauty through the seasons of life, to weather the storms, to recognize the silver lining around the clouds, … [Read more...] about Embrace the Beauty: A Collection of Poetry, Flash Fiction, and Short Stories by C S C Shows
FEATURED BOOK: Over the Rainbow Bridge "My son’s journey from here to Heaven" by Shirley Enebrad
This inspirational book chronicles the life of Cory, a little boy with leukemia who teaches everyone he meets from teachers, fellow students, medical professionals to celebrities how to live life to the fullest in the space of time you are meant to be here. Link to buy book Click to join this author's email list … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Over the Rainbow Bridge "My son’s journey from here to Heaven" by Shirley Enebrad
The Second Cup by Sarah Marie Graye
Perfect for fans of Maggie O'Farrell, Elizabeth Strout, Patrick McGrath and Nathan Filer. Would your life unravel if someone you knew committed suicide? Theirs did. Faye's heart still belongs to her first love, Jack. She knows he might have moved on, but when she decides to track him down, nothing prepares her for the news that he's taken his own life. Faye is left wondering how to move forward, and whether or not Ethan will let her down again. And when she tells her friends, the news … [Read more...] about The Second Cup by Sarah Marie Graye
The Reaper’s Kiss by Dale Ibitz
Haunted by painful memories, William turns to a world of sex and poison to forget his status as a shunned reaper with a sordid past. His strategy for survival is to fortify his emotional armor so no one will ever hurt him again, while trying to find redemption for his sins. Natalie, an exquisite human trying to save her sister from the horrors of the Other World, intrigues him. Though adamant she means nothing to him, her kisses reach into William’s soul and her silky skin is a slice of heaven. … [Read more...] about The Reaper’s Kiss by Dale Ibitz
Lizzie in the Land Beyond by Susan McDonough-Wachtman
Hijacked by witches, kidnapped by a dwarf and enraptured by river sprites -- will Lizzie ever manage to go home? And if she can, will she want to? Lizzie is an exhausted honor student and an enthusiastic amateur folk singer. She wakes one day in a strange and terrifying new land. The women who revive her tell her she can never go home because they scooped her up when she was about to die. Lizzie must somehow navigate this fantastic land, try to determine how she got fished out of her life in … [Read more...] about Lizzie in the Land Beyond by Susan McDonough-Wachtman
Interview with Author – SHITIJ SHARMA
About SHITIJ SHARMA: Shitij Sharma is a nineteen year old budding author from India.He is the author of the book - THE GIRL FROM ROSTOV. He believes that he can successfully explain the world's current situation in this one paragraph 'This world was a strange place to live in. It was disorderly and chaotic. Therefore, we had to find our way through this labyrinth of human emotions and actions to arrive at a place where there was some resemblance to order, order in the form of disorderly … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – SHITIJ SHARMA
Interview with Author – Travis D. Bickel
About Travis D. Bickel: I tend to be dark and morose, reclusive and twisted. I avoid outside contact whenever possible, preferring instead to stay home with my goats. I started writing as a way to cope after being diagnosed bipolar and Asperger's in my early thirties and eventually a story came together. What inspires you to write? Anything can be inspirational. I have received inspiration from nightmares, conversations, even a carrot once. Ideas strike me in bed, in the car, a funeral, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Travis D. Bickel
Interview with Author – Julie Ann Hacker
About Julie Ann Hacker: Julie Ann Hacker is the authorpreneur of Screaming Ego Books and author of The Dead Dance Faster - Unsacred Awakening, the first book in The Dead Dance Faster series, and My Name Is Sacrifice--a short story series soon to be published as a novel. She honed her writing skills alongside a few good people, notably her college creative writing and literature professors. She whetted her curiosity for life and its subtleties alongside her sociology and psychology professors, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Julie Ann Hacker
