The eponymous story in this collection is probably its strongest. “Who’s Going to Pray for Me Now?” is a few paragraphs of loss and grief with a sudden twist at the end that is as much a punchline as it is a gut-punch. I was impressed by how much Reddick could pack into just two
Poetry, smoetry. The last poetry book I read that I liked was Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends because, well, who doesn’t? But when I saw the title of this book, my interest was piqued. Why is the author telling me to sit down and have a beer? What is in this book that goes
Tales of a Traveler in Poetry and Prose: Along The Road Before Me is a compilation of poetry and prose by Brion K. Hanks that is the result of almost fifty years of writing. It comprises his thoughts and emotions as he went through various phases of life. Brion contributes to making the world a
Yooper Poetry is a richly immersive anthology that transports readers into the unique culture and mindset of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through the insightful, resonant voices of poets who it home. As editor Raymond Luczak notes, there is a particular “Yooper” resilience and connection to this remarkable region that shapes the lived experiences captured in these
Book Summary: Americans in the twenty-first century are becoming increasingly untethered from both reality and the essential principles and traditions that have shaped the nation’s historic success. A big part of why America isn’t working is because far too many Americans neither know nor care how it’s supposed to work. Cooper explains key aspects of
The Pinocchio Chip is a first-person account of an AI’s quest for the Holy Grail of consciousness: human emotions. It delves deep into the essence of what it means to be alive, challenging the boundaries between AI and human identity. Photina, an advanced AI becomes entwined in a groundbreaking experiment when her creator Eli designs
Professor Caitlyn Morrys, a passionate and vocal educator at a small college, finds herself at the heart of a fierce debate over academic freedom and teacher tenure. The situation takes a deadly turn when the college President, who is Caitlyn’s primary adversary, is discovered stabbed to death in his office. Acting Chief Inspector Cormac Robertson,
Introducing “Fenix and the Firework Fliers” by Once Upon a Dance, Christine Herbert and Scott Partridge Embark on a thrilling adventure with Fenix, a brave firefly, determined to aid Bolt, a grounded Firework Flier. Together, they journey to the towering heights of the Silver Birch Forest for the Solstice Celebration. Along the way, Fenix faces
This is a satirical portrayal of Donald Trump’s ascent to power and his unconventional alliance with Vladimir Putin. Trump, depicted as egotistical and emotionally stunted since childhood, transitions from real estate to reality TV before entering politics. He recruits shock jock Alex Clamz for his presidential campaign, facing off against the sensible Mallory Claxton. Despite
About the Book: Seven infants, conceived artificially aboard a rotating space habitat as an experiment to populate the solar system. A fugitive mother anointed as an alien Priestess, determined to reunite with her children. A greedy mining boss set on conquering the planets and the loner who stands in his way. Competition for control of
