"I tease the knots out of my hair like they’re the ones in my stomach, remembering with each stroke an easier existence." Empowerthy is a collection of poems about being a cancer survivor and living with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition which makes people more likely to develop certain cancers in their lifetime. The poems are written to empower and empathise with readers – whether you are a cancer survivor, previvor, or simply a survivor of this world so far.

This important new study reevaluates British art writing and the rise of formalism in the visual arts from 1900 to 1939. Taking Roger Fry as his starting point, Sam Rose rethinks how ideas about form influenced modernist culture and the movement’s significance to art history today.In the context of modernism, formalist critics are often thought to be interested in art rather than life, a stance exemplified in their support for abstract works that exclude the world outside. But thro...

This is the story of the experiences of Jonathan in the Vietnam War. It is a story of death, violence, pain, and sorrow; of nightmares and disillusions, but it is also a story of Gods healing and his message of hope and prosperity.The Prayer of JonahFrom the Depths of Vietnam Jungles is the story of Jonathan, the Jonah of the modern world, disobeying Gods call and finding himself in the belly of the depths of Vietnam jungles.After returning from Vietnam, Jonathan, like all ...

Calling all awesome autistic trans teens! Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose want you to live your best authentic life - and this handy book will show you how!With helpful explanations, tips and activities, plus examples of famous trans and gender divergent people on the autism spectrum, this user-friendly guide will help you to navigate the world as an awesome autistic trans teen.Covering a huge range of topics including coming out, masking, different gender identities, changing you...

“There’s really nothing else like Jonesy…a remarkable comic book series.” - School Library JournalJonesy will make you fall in love! Seriously, it’s her special secret power—she can make you fall in love with anyone or thing else… except herself! But Jonesy knows what’s cool… and her power definitely is! A laugh-out-loud high school comedy with sick zines, cute ferrets, and donuts to die for! Follow Jonesy through the life of a disaffected teenager in bummer high school and all the...

In 2012, Derrick Rose was on top of the world.After growing up in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, Rose achieved an improbable childhood dream: being selected first overall in the NBA draft by his hometown Chicago Bulls. The point guard known to his family as "Pooh" was a phenom, winning the Rookie of the Year award and electrifying fans around the world. In 2011, he became the youngest MVP in league history. He and the Bulls believed the city's first berth in the...

Are you ready for the best issue of Scattered yet?! Well, I guess it doesn't matter. Either way, you seem to be reading it right now, be it digitally or holding a paper copy in your hands. And if you aren't prepared, this one will melt you down into human slag. Metaphorically, of course. There are some tasty treats in these pages. First, we have new bizarro and cosmic horror fiction from masters of their craft Michael Allen Rose and Sam Rebelein. Next, we have a poetry/art piece from the s...

Jonesy is a self-described "cool dork" who spends her time making zines nobody reads, watching anime, and listening to riot grrrl bands and 1D simultaneously. But she has a secret nobody knows. She has the power to make people fall in love! Anyone. With anything. She's a cupid in plaid. With a Tumblr. There's only one catch - it doesn't work on herself. She's gonna have to find love the old-fashioned way, and in the meantime, figure out how to distract herself from the real emotions she in...

A child-friendly audio-drama adventure for young children that fires the imagination while gently conveying important values such as friendship, courage and love. Ideal for children aged four to ten. A dangerous serpent attacks Prince Tamino in the forest, but three ladies of the court protect him. Together with the bird-catcher Papageno, Tamino sets out to rescue Princess Pamina, for the feared Sarastro is holding her captive in his fortress. As magical aids, the Queen of the Night, Pamin...

Sam is a struggling songwriter who becomes a new father and scores a hit record on the very same day. But with opportunity calling he is too exhausted to answer. His passion and creativity have vanished and the steady stream of music that once flowed freely through his mind is now bone dry. In despiration, he answers a cryptic ad and is drawn into an all-encompassing adventure that takes him beyond the fascade of the man-made world to the one nature designed. So begins The Way Back, author...

From Here We Build is a vibrant collection of poems written by LGBTQ+ teens and young adults at the start of their creative journeys. Featuring original work from participants of The Future Perfect Project's Writer's Room workshop, this collection is both a celebration of queer expression and a testament to the resilience of young artists carving out space for themselves in the world. Through raw vulnerability, bold defiance, and quiet reflection, this co...

Mission Log 1-13Code Name: MasterpieceBy: Sam Pate and Allison RoseA new-age spy novel that embraces and dispels the tropes of traditional espionage, Mission Log 1-13 brings classic action to a contemporary audience. Examining the society and sentiments behind the foil of the secret agent, this story plays with and against the expectations of the genre to press forward a modern message of diversity through the action and adrenaline-filled world of spies.With...