Inspired by real bloodstains and from detailed research comes a refreshingly different historical romance between a god-fearing woman and a known murdererMy Husband: The Extraordinary History of Nicholas Brome combines fifteenth century imagery with themes of morality and forgiveness in a historical novel that takes inspiration from a true story of love and murder. It explores the life of Nicholas Brome, a Warwickshire lord with a violent, blood-soaked pas...

These stories about struggling artists are " a fierce and funny exploration of creation and its discontents" (Steve Almond, author of My Life in Heavy Metal).Set in various creative communities—an art school, an illegal loft studio, a guerrilla street performance troupe—where teamwork and professional jealousy mix, these interconnected short stories by prizewinning author Anne Elliot follow artists as they grapple with economic realities a...

Enticing, heart wrenching, and darkly funny, the interconnected stories in The Artstars are set in creative communities—an art school, an illegal loft studio, a guerrilla street performance troupe—where teamwork and professional jealousy mix, and the artists grapple with economic realities and evolving expectations. A middle-aged poet, reeling from 9-11, fights homesickness, writer's block, and ladybugs at an artist's colony. A new empty-nester finds a creative outlet in her commu...

The poems in this book explore human idiosyncrasies highlighting life's dramas, but sprinkled with a touch of humour and fantasy..

The poems in this book cover a wide spectrum of topics, from lifes most embarrassing moments to our deepest feelings. Also included in the mix is humour with a dash of fantasy. There is plenty here to appeal to every age group.

This book is about men and women who are trying to live up to the expectations of those around them, looking to others to make them happy, not realizing that the power lies within.

Welcome to Volume 6 of The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology!This collection of positive and uplifting works has been created in response to PoArtMo, a year-long movement launched in 2020 by Auroras & Blossoms. PoArtMo stands for "Positive Actions Rally Thoughts & Momentum."The Auroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Anthology: Volume 6 features a variety of different works by eight contributors:D.R. James (poetry), Uswa Majeed (poetry and short fiction), An...

A second collection of critically acclaimed stories that affirm the bond among humans and animalsThe relationships among human and non-human animals have captivated writers since the beginning of time—and the ways in which these relationships have evolved (and sometimes have not) continue to inspire writers of contemporary short fiction around the world.This carefully curated collection of stories explores the ways in which we live among—and often in conflict with—our non-h...

Nine long stories and essays, originally published in the acclaimed Ploughshares Solo digital series, create this third annual print collection.Take a trip across Israel with the deceased Izzy Gam as he tries to find an unoccupied place to rest, visit a ruined hotel in a washed-up resort in Puerto Rico, and become immersed in the lives of two very different families living in a marginalized ethnic community in Kansas City. Meet protagonists that range from a small-town Mennonite gi...

Every one of us has a story; our journey through life. Our decisions and choices pave our individual path to eternity. When those final moments between life and death arrive there is no going back to change our mind. Whats done is done.Follow one woman who, having survived a troubled life filled with poor decisions and self-destructive behavior, faces both her past and her destiny in a matter of 12 Seconds.Carpe Diem, because it might be your last!

“Eight authors celebrate Christmas in Regency England in this heart-warming anthology . . . each second chance is a sweet gift for the reader.” —Publishers WeeklyUnwrap the most romantic of Regency delights in this sparkling holiday collection . . .Christmastime in England—a time for passionate secrets, delicious whispers, and wicked-sweet gifts by the fire. From a spirited lady who sets out to save her rakish best friend from an unsuitabl...

In our complex, consumerist societies, the intricacy of personal interactions and the number of goods and products available often prevents us from direct knowledge of what lies ‘behind’ food behaviors, ingredients, and the origins of the modern food and agriculture supply chain. Over the last decade or so, scholars, lawyers and engaged lay vegans have had many discussions about vegan rights and discrimination as issues intrinsic to animal rights, but the final frontier remains intact: the...