Literature, Poetry & Criticism

This collection by Lindy Warrell has no pretensions other than to invite readers to dance to the tune of a curious mix of words held together by the absence of form: free verse. Each poem strikes a mood with variations from serious or dark to light and funny. Some are wise, others nonsensical with the overall aim to entertain.

Exploring growth as both a homecoming and a natural disaster, a complete work in progress examines what it means to fall apart and put yourself back together.

Gwendalynn Roebke starts a bruxist manifesto with "we", and that tells us that we are welcomed, we belong. It also tells us that if you ain't tryna make things better, you can't escape this mess that the rest of us are in. I feel powerful reading this book, because Gwendalynn gives language to the impossible, which makes me feel ready, finna roar at all y'all. They remind us that "pressure, is, e v e r y t h i n g" while showing various pressures from the body to cultures, and applying their ow

LARGE PRINT EDITION *** 13 UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS TALES IN ONE MASSIVE FANTASY COLLECTION *** Thirteen stories - Thirteen authors One theme - A Fantasy Christmas. Christmas magic just got more enchanting with this collection of fantasy festive tales... FEATURING IN THIS ANTHOLOGY: Michelle Crow- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Tinkmas When a little bit of Christmas magic pulls Tink through space-time continuum, she finds herself face-to-face with two surprises:

*** 13 UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS TALES IN ONE MASSIVE FANTASY COLLECTION *** Thirteen stories - Thirteen authors One theme - A Fantasy Christmas. Christmas magic just got more enchanting with this collection of fantasy festive tales... FEATURING IN THIS ANTHOLOGY: Michelle Crow- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Tinkmas When a little bit of Christmas magic pulls Tink through space-time continuum, she finds herself face-to-face with two surprises: a curious little human an

In these final poems by Bill Mayer, one finds a poet still in love with a life he does not want to lose, an earth he does not want to leave in which everything lives its amazing life, "all of us together, partners in the world."

The debut chapbook by Robbie Masso showcases the best in modern and contemporary poetry. The raw, anapologetic, and genuine words make the reading fill with relatability, joy, and sorrow. A balance of heat and ice mixed with artistic views of realism flow from each line. He summons the greats, like Bukowski, Cohen, and other genred writers such as Thompson, Bourdain, and Fitzgerald to create a unique voice. A debut chapbook has never had more potential.

From the afterword: 'All of us are wrapped in our stories-in the prosaic and exquisite, in ordinary moments and complex relationships, in our history and our present lives. We are clothed in hope and loss, in happiness and sorrow, in anger and fear, in love and yearning. We all wear the common garment of humanity.

This is a book of stories and poems. They are about not knowing how, not going places, and not remembering a very important thing. They are about spaghetti, shoes that might be alive, and stealing frying pans. Some are adventuring, some are wondering, some are lamenting, and some promised that when they said what they did, they were only kidding. They are all a little bit odd.

Traversing physics and spirituality, philosophy and matter, Jackson's new collection asks profound questions about our place within a world of being. With fine observations, these poems 'welcome both scientific and older ways of knowing in order to more fully apprehend nature, our fellow beings, and foster a reverent respect for it.'

Brooks' trademark wit and sharp observation is crafted with depth and compassion, as she gives us an intimate view into a nursing career, with both fiction and non fiction. It is a world of compassion, patience and intuitive regard for others.