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A diverse array of writing, from movie reviews to poetry, on various topics of interest to science fiction and fantasy fans.
TYPICAL TRAGEDIES is musician and professor Patrick Ashe's debut collection of poetry.
History, politics, religion, romance, death and day-in-the-life occurrences are all woven into verse in J. Flaherty’s third volume of poetry, PERFECTLY ROUND RIPPLES.
In this debut poetry collection, Kyle A. Wood explores ways of finding peace and happiness with a troubled mind and staying positive amid challenging circumstances.
GATES is a treasure chest of contemporary poetry covering subjects as varied as author Jay Green’s own military service, the gamut of the creative process,...
CARSON CLARE’S TRAIL GUIDE TO AVOIDING DEATH is a poetry collection about how to navigate life's uncertainties and unpleasantness with applicable tips peppered in.
The ghost of Sylvanus Thayer visits a current West Point Military Academy cadet to hear about the school's history and its link to American war...
A series of poems detailing the profound influence of Love, anthropomorphized and considered as a spiritual higher power, on the author's life and emotions.
GIMME LIBERTY I CAN SMELL! by J. Flaherty loosely covers the gamut of what can probably be considered a life well lived.
CELEBRITY SADHANA is Vijay R. Nathan’s poetic look at the cult of celebrity that currently occupies humankind’s every waking hour and their quest for sadhana.
Yacov Mitchenko, one of Canada’s brightest poetry creatives, showcases his unique voice in the wide-ranging collection I HAVE BEEN MOVED.
Artist and yoga teacher, Gisela Stromeyer shares her inspired views on life in this 182-page collection of poetry, paintings, and practices.