British expatriate writer Christopher Isherwood (1904-1986) moved to America prior to the Second World War and lived more than half his life in California, writing for the Hollywood studios. Famous initially for the stories he wrote during the rise of the Nazis, he attracted a second wave of interest in the 1970s with his 'out' autobiography 'Christopher and His Kind' (1976). But much less is known about Isherwood's writing during his forty years as a student of a guru from the Ramakrishna...

Perth in the 1950s. After being caught wearing his mother's yellow dress, young Victor had to hide any tendency towards gender inappropriate behaviour. But his interest in dancing and theatre (and mooning over Rudolph Nureyev on the telly) were bound to make the facade collapse at some point. Emerging sexuality and the sense of not being 'at home' in his body, let alone the world, ran alongside a search for meaning that brought him eventually to a spiritual awakening under the young guru M...

After being caught wearing his mother's yellow dress, young Victor Marsh had to hide any tendency towards the non-masculine. But the façade had to collapse at some point. Emerging sexuality and the sense of not being 'at home' in his body, let alone the world, ran alongside a search for meaning that brought him to a spiritual awakening under guru Maharaji. But after ten years in the ashram, it was time to come out. Hermit Crab Seeks Home joins Victor in the early 1990s working in Hollywood...

A collection of poems examining love, self, devotion, and opening to a wider cosmos. Whimsical, meditative, rapturous, these poems are a contemporary expression of spirit.there, wobbling on the wireof my neighbour's rooftopaerialbacklit againstthe early summerskythis young magpie riffs,delirious with the possibilitiesof joyVictor Marsh is the author of Mr Isherwood Changes Trains: Christopher Isherwood and the Se...

The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals.In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult Detectives, Female Detectives, Curious Crimes and a whole host more, but also bring a ...

For those who love their short stories spicy, we're delighted to bring you Duck Prints Press's debut explicit anthology Many Hands: An Anthology of Polyamorous Erotica. In this collection of brand-new stories, we celebrate many flavors of polyamory. Orgy? Yes please! Ménage à trois? C'est magnifique! Foursomes and moresomes? Delighted to attend! We asked our contributors to blow our minds with their fun combinations, unusual settings, favorite trope usage, and (of course) super sexy smut—a...

'ÄòThe Greatest Murder Mysteries Ever Written'Äô is a captivating anthology that encapsulates the essence of suspense and intrigue through a meticulously curated collection of stories. Spanning the gothic overtones of Edgar Allan Poe to the shrewd deductions of Arthur Conan Doyle'Äôs detective oeuvre, this compilation offers a panorama of the murder mystery genre in its most diverse forms. The reader is invited to unravel puzzles that range from shadowy Victorian mansions to bustling moder...

The Gothic Novel Collection brings together 40 of the greatest gothic novels ever written. A must-have for any serious reader of fiction.The Gothic Novel Collection features:THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO, by Horace WalpoleTHE HISTORY OF CALIPH VATHEK, by William BeckfordTHE MYSTERIES OF UDOLPHO, by Ann RadcliffeCALEB WILLIAMS, by William GodwinWIELAND: OR, THE TRANSFORMATION, by Charles Brockden BrownNORTHANGER ABBEY, by Jane AustenFrankens...

The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals.In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult Detectives, Female Detectives, Curious Crimes and a whole host more, but also bring a ...

Gothic Classics: 60+ Books in One Volume offers a rich tapestry of narratives steeped in the shadowy realms of the Gothic tradition, masterfully invoking sentiments of mystery, horror, and the sublime. This anthology covers a vast array of literary styles from haunting tales of supernatural terror to intricate plots of psychological suspense, each contributing to the Gothic ethos. The collection's significance is immortalized in its sheer diversity and the timeless appeal of its narratives...

The Book of Gothic Tales offers a diverse and poignant exploration into the world of Gothic storytelling, collecting numerous treasures from the pantheon of influential authors who have shaped this haunting genre. Through tales steeped in mystery, horror, and romanticism, this anthology delves into the intricate tapestries of human emotion and the sublime. The collection spans a vast array of literary styles, from the chilling atmospheres conjured by Edgar Allan Poe to the nuanced characte...

Murder Mystery - Boxed Set: 800+ Whodunit Mysteries, True Crime Stories & Action Thrillers is a compelling tapestry of suspense woven from the golden threads of literary ingenuity. This anthology traverses the enigmatic corridors of detection, crime, and human psyche, presenting a spectrum of narrative styles ranging from classic ratiocination to pulse-pounding thrillers. Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of stories that delve into the psychology of crime, the deduction of puzzles, an...