I’m a hopeless girlbecause hoping for changeand believing in fairy talesdidn’t change my fate.Doing the ugly thing,the hateful thing,the wicked thing,finally set me free.Damaged, broken, unlovable—these are the lies the hopeless tell themselves because those who promised us a happy ending stole our choice, our voice and sometimes our will to live. But we are more than our trauma. We are truth seekers, cycle breakers, and warri...

"What if you spend the rest of your life chasing love,only to find her cowering in the pit of your stomach?What then?”Almost Loved follows a former foster child’s search for love and connection, while pushing back on the labels assigned to her. Grappling with subjects of abuse, violence, mental health, and deeply held grief, this collection aims to answer: what does it truly mean ...

On 17th March, 1977 in Tasmania, Lance and Lynn Scott were the proud parents of their baby daughter, Renae Joy Scott. Renae was born with a congenital disease known as Myotonic Dystrophy, which is a muscle wasting disease. Renae had a sister Danielle, born in 1981. Her Dad and step-mother gave her a brother, James, born in 1997. In 2007, Danielle married Jonathon and they gave Renae 2 gorgeous nephews, Joel and Ryan.When she was 3, Renae had speech therapy because the muscles in he...

Sarah Andersen's hugely popular, world-famous Sarah's Scribbles comics are for those of us who boast bookstore-ready bodies and Netflix-ready hair, who are always down for all-night reading-in-bed parties and extremely exclusive after-hour one-person music festivals.In addition to the most recent Sarah's Scribbles fan favorites and dozens of all-new comics, this volume contains illustrated personal essays on Sarah's real-life experiences with anxiety, career, rela...

It was hard for Little Acorn to believe he would ever be a big, strong oak tree. Soon Little Acorn grew into Little Oak. But now what was he to do? He couldn't grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. He just grew and grew until he became Big Oak, and his branches were big and strong-but still he didn't know what he was to do. Then one day Big Oak found that his strong branches were just right for a very special purpose. The Oak Inside the Acorn is the stor...

For some men, talking to women is extraordinarily difficult and asking them out can seem to be an impossibility. However, this does not have to be the case any longer.How to Talk to the Ladies: Make a Connection and Start Dating! will help you overcome any problems you may have in talking to women and start dating better. Providing tips on how to start conversations with women as well as how to ask them out, this guide is a must for any man who needs help with the opposite...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The personal and poignant debut poetry collection from the award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer revolves around the emotions, struggles, and experiences of finding your voice and confidence as a woman.“I’ve realized that some feelings can’t be turned into a song . . . so I’ve started writing poems. Just like my songs, they are personal and honest. Just like my songs, they have hooks and rhymes. Just like my songs, they talk about...

Lauren Layne kicks off her Sex, Love & Stiletto series with a delightful short novel! In After the Kiss, the star columnist of Stiletto magazine will do anything for a story. Anything . . . except fall in love.Julie Greene loves flings. Loves steamy first dates, sizzling first kisses, and every now and then, that first sexy romp between the sheets. Comfy pants, sleepy Sundays, movie nights on the couch? Shudder. But when Julie gets assigned the ha...

Story About:The story follows a young child, perhaps named Milo, who stumbles upon a mysterious, ancient book that speaks of the Wishmaker—a magical figure who can grant any wish. However, the book reveals that the Wishmaker's powers are tied to a secret journey that only a true believer in wishes can complete.Plot Summary:Milo, a curious and kind-hearted child, always feels like there's something missing in their life. One rainy da...

“Stacey’s gift for writing easily relatable characters will hook readers and leave them eagerly waiting for the next installment.” —Publishers WeeklyFrom New York Times **bestselling author SHANNON STACEYMeet the tough, dedicated men of BOSTON FIRE—and the women who turn their lives upside down**When faced with the opportunity to change shifts while staying in the same house, veteran firefighter Derek Gilman jumps at the ch...

Picture-book maven Jarvis brings his subtle wit and charm to the chapter-book realm with this set of stories about a most endearing pair.Bear didn’t really like the painting. I mean, look at it.But he liked Bird a lot, and it would remind him of her . . .Bear and Bird are best friends, and they spend a lot of time together. They don’t always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is for their friend to be happy. So...

This humorous collection of 150 haikus captures the psyche of cats, and distills the essence of kitty behavior in the five-seven-five scheme of classic Japanese poetry. The poems are accompanied by line drawings.