The Year of the Monster explores American culture as commodity and comorbidity. From black holes and animal extinctions to death row trauma porn and the redacted scripts of Hollywood abuses: these sixteen stories subvert traditional notions of justice, challenge vulnerable characters to survive in transgressive spaces. Mixing traditional prose with screenplay and script-hybrid, and certainly not without hope, The Year of the Monster encourages close examination of how American media and our … [Read more...] about The Year of the Monster by Tara Stillions Whitehead
Three Praxis Against Rape : Recommendations For The Presidents of All Countries by Clochard
All these methods are based on my own research, experience, observation as well as perception. It has taken more than two years to get the root causes of rape and it was not hard for me to compare all the aspects of this crime. In my words, rape does not derive from a single factor like sexual dominance, but it makes it’s way starting from psychological factors like sexual masochism-sadism, voyeurism, paraphilia or sexual perversion-sexual deviation, substance abuse, alcoholism. Social factors … [Read more...] about Three Praxis Against Rape : Recommendations For The Presidents of All Countries by Clochard
Interview with Author – Tara Stillions Whitehead
About Tara Stillions Whitehead: Tara Stillions Whitehead is a writer and filmmaker from Southern California working and teaching in Pennsylvania. Her writing has appeared in several dozen journals and magazines, including Hobart, trampset, Fairy Tale Review, Cream City Review, and The Rupture. Her story, "Seven Bodied I Didn't Leave Behind" was included in Wigleaf's Top 50 in 2021 and her story, "Flashover," was included in Wigleaf's Top 50 in 2022. Her … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Tara Stillions Whitehead
FEATURED BOOK: Forever Sheyanne: A Sweet YA Romance by K.L. Penaluna
Forever Sheyanne will be discounted to $ .99 from July 28th to August 4th, 2022! "This story is beautiful and heart-filling." --Lola Read Sheyanne meets Lanny on the first day of high school, and they become instant friends. As their relationship blossoms into first love, Shy is captivated by his enchanting Native American ways and his endearing spirit animals. In time, their bond grows stronger in spite of challenges. But then they face the greatest challenge of all, forcing Lanny to make a … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Forever Sheyanne: A Sweet YA Romance by K.L. Penaluna
FEATURED BOOK: It Happened on Thunder Road by Susan Antony
When Emmy Russo returns to high school in Moncks Corner, South Carolina after summer break, she discovers some changes. First: Mom has a boyfriend. Second: the cute new student, Charlie Fields, is a Rockabilly greaser with a gang who obeys his every command. Third: attractive Keir Harper wants to be more than just her best friend. And fourth: a perplexed Emmy soon finds herself drawn to two extremely different boys. How do you choose between sweet and smoldering? Then tragedy strikes on desolate … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: It Happened on Thunder Road by Susan Antony
The Fields: Our Journey through Medicine, Mission, Life and Faith by Manh Dang
The Fields: Our Journey through Medicine, Mission, Life and Faith by Manh Dang The Fields is a Christian inspirational book written by a cancer doctor that discusses the challenges of life, especially from the medical perspective, the beauty of God's creation and human relationships, the need to care for the least among us through volunteer works, and appreciation for the simple gifts of life. 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to charitable organizations. … [Read more...] about The Fields: Our Journey through Medicine, Mission, Life and Faith by Manh Dang
Interview with Author – J.A. Angelo
About J.A. Angelo: United States Army veteran J.A. Angelo believes strong family values are the foundation for building strong families. J.A. and his wife enjoy volunteering in their local school district and are leaders in various children non-profit organizations. They also donate to various charities for children and veterans. A portion of the book proceeds will go to these great organizations to help support children non-profits, and veterans and their families. What inspires you to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – J.A. Angelo
Interview with Author – Asaf Rozanes
About Asaf Rozanes: My name is Asaf Rozanes and I'm the author and creator of the "Mindful Mia" - children empowering picture book series. :) I'm a single dad, father of 5 y/o Mia, a life coach and children's author with a witty, humoristic and refreshing writing style. The combination of catchy rhymes spiced with humor, an ethical message and a practical life tool appeals to the hearts of children and parents alike. As a life coach, I aim to give children the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Asaf Rozanes
The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name by Fiza Pathan
The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name by Fiza Pathan The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name by Fiza Pathan is a collection of twenty-one original short stories, each centered on some aspect of the social, cultural, psychological and emotional issues facing the LGBTQIA community in the world today. False prejudice has blighted much of society’s sensitivity to what is necessarily a human rights issue. Ignorance has compounded it. What if you, as a parent or a family member, are faced with this … [Read more...] about The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name by Fiza Pathan
The Sunshine Stone by Foster Henderson
The Sunshine Stone is the story of Antonia Davidson, a fifteen-year-old girl, who loses everything when her successful solicitor father is imprisoned for money laundering. It is a story of redemption, as she overcomes the challenges of living with her fragile mother in Rotney, a brutal, East End slum where she attends the notorious comprehensive school, Rotney High, with all its perils and ugliness. Antonia’s life changes when she meets an American war hero and performance magician, who restores … [Read more...] about The Sunshine Stone by Foster Henderson
Interview with Author – Prakash Vir Sharma
About Prakash Vir Sharma: The author is a management and engineering professional as well as an educationalist by qualification. He is best known for his impartial and analytical opinions on political, social and religious issues. He is also a passionate social thinker. The books "Pratibimb" and "Mahakte Panne" were published by Yuvraj Prakashan which consist of his prominent works. His first book '' Kathputli'', which was published in March 2017, made … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Prakash Vir Sharma
Shaky Man by Mark S. Parker
Stay away from Shaky Man. Every kid in the small town of Tonkaway, Texas, knows that. He eats little kids, murdered his wife, and mistreats his dogs, to boot. That’s what they say, anyway. Top doesn’t entirely know what to think about the rumors. He’s too busy settling into his new home, playing baseball and making friends—like Mickey, a black boy who soon becomes his best friend of all. Everything changes when a shocking murder turns the town, along with Top and Mickey’s lives, upside … [Read more...] about Shaky Man by Mark S. Parker
