Author: Grist
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
ISBN: 1571311548
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Otherworldly but remarkably familiar, ancestral but firmly rooted in alternate futures, these twelve innovative stories—winners of the Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest organized by Grist—offer a glimpse of a future built on sustainability, inclusivity, and justice. A beekeeper finds purpose and new love after collaborating on a bee-based warning system for floods. An Indian family preserves its traditions through food, dance, and the latest communication fads. After an oceanic rapture, a lone survivor adapts to living in a tree on a small island with a vulture he befriends. Flickers of hope, even joy, illuminate these alternate realities. Curated by Grist, the leading media organization dedicated to foregrounding stories of climate change, Metamorphosis is a visionary and speculative collection. Immersive, thought-provoking, and often surprising, these stories serve as a springboard for exploring how fiction can help us envision a tomorrow in which we flourish and thrive.
Metamorphosis
Author: Grist
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
ISBN: 1571311548
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Otherworldly but remarkably familiar, ancestral but firmly rooted in alternate futures, these twelve innovative stories—winners of the Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest organized by Grist—offer a glimpse of a future built on sustainability, inclusivity, and justice. A beekeeper finds purpose and new love after collaborating on a bee-based warning system for floods. An Indian family preserves its traditions through food, dance, and the latest communication fads. After an oceanic rapture, a lone survivor adapts to living in a tree on a small island with a vulture he befriends. Flickers of hope, even joy, illuminate these alternate realities. Curated by Grist, the leading media organization dedicated to foregrounding stories of climate change, Metamorphosis is a visionary and speculative collection. Immersive, thought-provoking, and often surprising, these stories serve as a springboard for exploring how fiction can help us envision a tomorrow in which we flourish and thrive.
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
ISBN: 1571311548
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Otherworldly but remarkably familiar, ancestral but firmly rooted in alternate futures, these twelve innovative stories—winners of the Imagine 2200 climate fiction contest organized by Grist—offer a glimpse of a future built on sustainability, inclusivity, and justice. A beekeeper finds purpose and new love after collaborating on a bee-based warning system for floods. An Indian family preserves its traditions through food, dance, and the latest communication fads. After an oceanic rapture, a lone survivor adapts to living in a tree on a small island with a vulture he befriends. Flickers of hope, even joy, illuminate these alternate realities. Curated by Grist, the leading media organization dedicated to foregrounding stories of climate change, Metamorphosis is a visionary and speculative collection. Immersive, thought-provoking, and often surprising, these stories serve as a springboard for exploring how fiction can help us envision a tomorrow in which we flourish and thrive.
The Laugh of the Hyena
Author: William L. Orr
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483653536
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Diana Flowers is a successful single black businesswoman. She and her best friend Latoya built her Company Etibul into a multi- million-dollar business. Diana had it all, and her Tithe has kept her fathers church with plenty of meat in the storehouse. Even with all the good luck and newfound fortune, Diana was not happy with her life. She was thirty years old and never knew the experiences of sex. Her clock was ticking and Dianas yearning for marriage swung her into Craig Hampton, and he took her for the ride of her life. She ends up losing her virginity, and trust in Gods word. After recovering from a brutal gang rape and six month drug induced comma, Diana takes the law into her own hands, creating the mysterious Black Mistress. Diana had been torn and no longer had faith in Gods word. She was vengeful and destroying broken marriages was her way to ease the rage of what she felt, a betrayal from God, which lead her into the arms of a Michael. His kind of real love would cover her pain, until the day Diana crosses paths with her abusers. Forced to relive the invasion an emotional trauma from that terrible night ends with murder.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483653536
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Diana Flowers is a successful single black businesswoman. She and her best friend Latoya built her Company Etibul into a multi- million-dollar business. Diana had it all, and her Tithe has kept her fathers church with plenty of meat in the storehouse. Even with all the good luck and newfound fortune, Diana was not happy with her life. She was thirty years old and never knew the experiences of sex. Her clock was ticking and Dianas yearning for marriage swung her into Craig Hampton, and he took her for the ride of her life. She ends up losing her virginity, and trust in Gods word. After recovering from a brutal gang rape and six month drug induced comma, Diana takes the law into her own hands, creating the mysterious Black Mistress. Diana had been torn and no longer had faith in Gods word. She was vengeful and destroying broken marriages was her way to ease the rage of what she felt, a betrayal from God, which lead her into the arms of a Michael. His kind of real love would cover her pain, until the day Diana crosses paths with her abusers. Forced to relive the invasion an emotional trauma from that terrible night ends with murder.
Life Will Take You There
Author: Latoya Marshall
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483642054
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483642054
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
I Prayed to Die
Author: Sasha Meggie
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1493113267
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This book is about a girl who was caught up in having the best times she could possible have while living in America. She wanted to meet new people and hang around with friends. Getting through school with good grades and going to college was also apart of her plan. But all of that changed after she got raped.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1493113267
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This book is about a girl who was caught up in having the best times she could possible have while living in America. She wanted to meet new people and hang around with friends. Getting through school with good grades and going to college was also apart of her plan. But all of that changed after she got raped.
Lies Among Thieves
Author: Tina McKenzie Gordon Davis
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Being taught my entire life that the man and woman of God is to be reverenced and acknowledged forever rings clearly in my head. Sunday after Sunday, they enter the church adorned in their signature robes, representing an appearance of their holiness with God. What a magnificent sight to behold, but one must also remember the saying "all that glitters isn't gold." While they represent the gifts of righteousness robed in the pulpit, they also possess the unrobed worldly characteristics of man. This pulpit pack found that concealing their actions outside the church could and would always require expertise in keeping their secrets from everyone, other than those playing the same games themselves. Keeping score in the eyes of fellas only added intrigue and excitement of the game until one of them unexpectantly wanted to change the game and the rules. Jealousy, causing backstabbing, began to show up as the fellas attempted to keep their upmost secrets that would destroy not just their churches but also their marriages. While the battle to maintain secrecy continues, someone desiring to settle a personal score executes a plan, which not only settles her score but also exposes their many years of secrets of lying, cheating, stealing, and sexual immorality of all sitting within the pulpit.
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Being taught my entire life that the man and woman of God is to be reverenced and acknowledged forever rings clearly in my head. Sunday after Sunday, they enter the church adorned in their signature robes, representing an appearance of their holiness with God. What a magnificent sight to behold, but one must also remember the saying "all that glitters isn't gold." While they represent the gifts of righteousness robed in the pulpit, they also possess the unrobed worldly characteristics of man. This pulpit pack found that concealing their actions outside the church could and would always require expertise in keeping their secrets from everyone, other than those playing the same games themselves. Keeping score in the eyes of fellas only added intrigue and excitement of the game until one of them unexpectantly wanted to change the game and the rules. Jealousy, causing backstabbing, began to show up as the fellas attempted to keep their upmost secrets that would destroy not just their churches but also their marriages. While the battle to maintain secrecy continues, someone desiring to settle a personal score executes a plan, which not only settles her score but also exposes their many years of secrets of lying, cheating, stealing, and sexual immorality of all sitting within the pulpit.
The Darkness Within
Author: A. A. Miller (Sr)
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 0805986413
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 0805986413
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
The Therapist
Author: Latoya Chandler
Publisher: Urban Renaissance
ISBN: 162286252X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
After hearing so many painful stories from her patients, Dr. Binet finds her mind consumed in ways that drive her to action. The purpose of counseling is to heal open wounds, yet it can fuel the urge for revenge. Discover how Dr. Binet s dark secrets and unhealed wounds spill over into her daily decisions. A vow to confront her skeletons brings out an unfamiliar side that scares her. Her need for revenge intensifies and rouses Dr. Binet s urge to inflict pain. How long will she be able to function as a therapist and heal from the secrets held deep inside?
Publisher: Urban Renaissance
ISBN: 162286252X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
After hearing so many painful stories from her patients, Dr. Binet finds her mind consumed in ways that drive her to action. The purpose of counseling is to heal open wounds, yet it can fuel the urge for revenge. Discover how Dr. Binet s dark secrets and unhealed wounds spill over into her daily decisions. A vow to confront her skeletons brings out an unfamiliar side that scares her. Her need for revenge intensifies and rouses Dr. Binet s urge to inflict pain. How long will she be able to function as a therapist and heal from the secrets held deep inside?
Hopeful Monsters
Author: Roger McKnight
Publisher: STORGY Books
ISBN: 1999890752
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
EBOOK PUBLICATION DATE: 9th August 2019 PAPERBACK PUBLICATION DATE: 30th August 2019 “Roger McKnight is a very slick writer with an incredibly quirky sensibility. Miss him at your own peril.” – Mark SaFranko – "‘Hopeful Monsters’ is one of the best collections of linked stories I’ve ever read.” – Donald Ray Pollock – “These are stories full of compassion and humanity that beautifully evoke the plains of Minnesota from an exciting and authentic new voice in American letters.” – James Miller – “Hopeful Monsters features an array of intriguing characters brought to life through elegant, often gritty specificity that illuminates what it is to be human.” – Adam Lock – "In the carefully rendered world of this collection, chance and circumstance bring disappointment and struggle, but also moments of precious hope.” – Wendy Erskine – “This collection shows me why I read stories – to see beneath the surface of real lives and remember that I am not alone.” – Jason Brown – "Roger McKnight's prose tip toes across a vast landscape of sentiment, leaving the reader curious to learn more and hopeful like his monsters.” – Michelle Blair Wilker – “This is what we talk about when we talk about hope. The prose is incandescent, the characters riveting, the themes complex. Roger McKnight is one savvy, lyrical, and fearless writer.” – John Dufresne – HOPEFUL MONSTERS Roger McKnight’s debut collection depicts individuals hampered by hardship, self-doubt, and societal indifference, who thanks to circumstance or chance, find glimmers of hope in life’s more inauspicious moments. Hopeful Monsters is a fictional reflection on Minnesota’s people that explores the state’s transformation from a homogeneous northern European ethnic enclave to a multi-national American state. Love, loss, and longing cross the globe from Somalia and Sweden to Maine and Minnesota as everyday folk struggle for self-realization. Idyllic lake sides and scorching city streets provide authentic backdrops for a collection that shines a flickering light on vital global social issues. Read and expect howling winds, both literal and figurative, directed your way by a writer of immense talent. ROGER MCKNIGHT Roger McKnight hails from Little Egypt, a traditional farming and coal-mining region in downstate Illinois. He studied and taught English in Chicago, Sweden, and Puerto Rico. Roger relocated to Minnesota and taught Swedish and Scandinavian Studies. He now lives in the North Star State. “There’s an interesting fusion within the stories. Larger, universal and global issues such as poverty, race and injustice are picked apart, but from a Minnesotan point of view. Wherever you are in the world, this pedestal will provide a fresh take on opinion and assumption, and definitely leave readers understanding themselves and the world that little bit better. Ultimately we learn that all humans, wherever they live and whatever their circumstance, exist according to a series of common threads. It’s a sobering read and is ideal for large group discussion settings such as book clubs and universities. There really is something here for everyone.” – PR for Books – “What I adored most about Hopeful Monsters was the fact that Roger highlighted the plight of several vulnerable groups within his stories. He wasn’t afraid to discuss sensitive topics such as suicide, homelessness, addiction, and mental health, creating an array of intriguing characters and scenarios to give a voice to the forgotten in our society.” – Dan Stubbings – The Dimensions Between Worlds
Publisher: STORGY Books
ISBN: 1999890752
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
EBOOK PUBLICATION DATE: 9th August 2019 PAPERBACK PUBLICATION DATE: 30th August 2019 “Roger McKnight is a very slick writer with an incredibly quirky sensibility. Miss him at your own peril.” – Mark SaFranko – "‘Hopeful Monsters’ is one of the best collections of linked stories I’ve ever read.” – Donald Ray Pollock – “These are stories full of compassion and humanity that beautifully evoke the plains of Minnesota from an exciting and authentic new voice in American letters.” – James Miller – “Hopeful Monsters features an array of intriguing characters brought to life through elegant, often gritty specificity that illuminates what it is to be human.” – Adam Lock – "In the carefully rendered world of this collection, chance and circumstance bring disappointment and struggle, but also moments of precious hope.” – Wendy Erskine – “This collection shows me why I read stories – to see beneath the surface of real lives and remember that I am not alone.” – Jason Brown – "Roger McKnight's prose tip toes across a vast landscape of sentiment, leaving the reader curious to learn more and hopeful like his monsters.” – Michelle Blair Wilker – “This is what we talk about when we talk about hope. The prose is incandescent, the characters riveting, the themes complex. Roger McKnight is one savvy, lyrical, and fearless writer.” – John Dufresne – HOPEFUL MONSTERS Roger McKnight’s debut collection depicts individuals hampered by hardship, self-doubt, and societal indifference, who thanks to circumstance or chance, find glimmers of hope in life’s more inauspicious moments. Hopeful Monsters is a fictional reflection on Minnesota’s people that explores the state’s transformation from a homogeneous northern European ethnic enclave to a multi-national American state. Love, loss, and longing cross the globe from Somalia and Sweden to Maine and Minnesota as everyday folk struggle for self-realization. Idyllic lake sides and scorching city streets provide authentic backdrops for a collection that shines a flickering light on vital global social issues. Read and expect howling winds, both literal and figurative, directed your way by a writer of immense talent. ROGER MCKNIGHT Roger McKnight hails from Little Egypt, a traditional farming and coal-mining region in downstate Illinois. He studied and taught English in Chicago, Sweden, and Puerto Rico. Roger relocated to Minnesota and taught Swedish and Scandinavian Studies. He now lives in the North Star State. “There’s an interesting fusion within the stories. Larger, universal and global issues such as poverty, race and injustice are picked apart, but from a Minnesotan point of view. Wherever you are in the world, this pedestal will provide a fresh take on opinion and assumption, and definitely leave readers understanding themselves and the world that little bit better. Ultimately we learn that all humans, wherever they live and whatever their circumstance, exist according to a series of common threads. It’s a sobering read and is ideal for large group discussion settings such as book clubs and universities. There really is something here for everyone.” – PR for Books – “What I adored most about Hopeful Monsters was the fact that Roger highlighted the plight of several vulnerable groups within his stories. He wasn’t afraid to discuss sensitive topics such as suicide, homelessness, addiction, and mental health, creating an array of intriguing characters and scenarios to give a voice to the forgotten in our society.” – Dan Stubbings – The Dimensions Between Worlds
"Forever Sisters"
Author: LaToya M. Hosey
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1609576659
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
Rayshelle, Mona, and Lannette are three sisters who've stuck by each other through thick and thin. They were raised in a Christian home with both parents present. But with Reyshelle's wedding, troubles put the family on an emotional rollercoaster. Will the girls be able to continue their friendly relationships?
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1609576659
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
Rayshelle, Mona, and Lannette are three sisters who've stuck by each other through thick and thin. They were raised in a Christian home with both parents present. But with Reyshelle's wedding, troubles put the family on an emotional rollercoaster. Will the girls be able to continue their friendly relationships?
Lose The Thoughts Keep The Mind
Author: Latoya D Newton
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Beat Anxiety, Find Happiness, Embrace Your Authentic Self! Anxiety. Ooh, it's a hot mess. Overthinking can cause nervousness that affects our lives in so many different ways. The intrusive thoughts take control of our minds, and we can't separate ourselves from them. Anxiety can get so bad that we don't even recognize ourselves-not to mention how exhausting it is! But the thoughts in our minds aren't always the actual reality. With the right tools, we can stop them from overpowering us. We were born to be beautiful and magnificent, but we can't do that when we surround ourselves with negative energy. Lose The Thoughts Keep The Mind is a resource for dealing with anxiety and overthinking. With practical tips and friendly advice, this book will take you by the hand and gently guide you to self-love, compassion, and acceptance. You'll learn about self-care, inner freedom, and how to live your life fully. This book has everything you need to become a calm, confident, and emotionally intelligent person. In Lose The Thoughts Keep The Mind, you'll discover: How anxiety can hold you hostage in your own body How to go to war with an anxiety disorder and become mentally healthy The reason God chose anxiety as part of His plan for your life Why acceptance is the vital first step in the battle against anxiety How to stop fearing anxiety and allow it to teach you strength Methods to stop overthinking, both in the moment and permanently Self-care practices to maintain your health and enhance your wellbeing How to date, fall in love, and maintain relationships as a person with anxiety Ways to let go of the past and embrace what it taught you Tips to stay sane when the world is going crazy, especially post-2020 How to free yourself from anxiety and take charge of your mental health ... and much more! Anxiety may be a powerful opponent, but we all have the power to defeat it. We will make it, and we will rise. Life can be hard, but in the end, victory may just be about living our lives fully. No matter your age, race, or sex, Lose The Thoughts Keep The Mind is the perfect guide to help you stop overthinking. Who could you be if you were no longer an anxious person? Step into the best version of yourself. Scroll up and one-click Lose The Thoughts Keep The Mind now!
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Beat Anxiety, Find Happiness, Embrace Your Authentic Self! Anxiety. Ooh, it's a hot mess. Overthinking can cause nervousness that affects our lives in so many different ways. The intrusive thoughts take control of our minds, and we can't separate ourselves from them. Anxiety can get so bad that we don't even recognize ourselves-not to mention how exhausting it is! But the thoughts in our minds aren't always the actual reality. With the right tools, we can stop them from overpowering us. We were born to be beautiful and magnificent, but we can't do that when we surround ourselves with negative energy. Lose The Thoughts Keep The Mind is a resource for dealing with anxiety and overthinking. With practical tips and friendly advice, this book will take you by the hand and gently guide you to self-love, compassion, and acceptance. You'll learn about self-care, inner freedom, and how to live your life fully. This book has everything you need to become a calm, confident, and emotionally intelligent person. In Lose The Thoughts Keep The Mind, you'll discover: How anxiety can hold you hostage in your own body How to go to war with an anxiety disorder and become mentally healthy The reason God chose anxiety as part of His plan for your life Why acceptance is the vital first step in the battle against anxiety How to stop fearing anxiety and allow it to teach you strength Methods to stop overthinking, both in the moment and permanently Self-care practices to maintain your health and enhance your wellbeing How to date, fall in love, and maintain relationships as a person with anxiety Ways to let go of the past and embrace what it taught you Tips to stay sane when the world is going crazy, especially post-2020 How to free yourself from anxiety and take charge of your mental health ... and much more! Anxiety may be a powerful opponent, but we all have the power to defeat it. We will make it, and we will rise. Life can be hard, but in the end, victory may just be about living our lives fully. No matter your age, race, or sex, Lose The Thoughts Keep The Mind is the perfect guide to help you stop overthinking. Who could you be if you were no longer an anxious person? Step into the best version of yourself. Scroll up and one-click Lose The Thoughts Keep The Mind now!