In the late 2010s, the United States experienced a period of widespread silencing. Protests of unsafe drinking water have been met with tear gas; national park employees, environmentalists, and scientists have been ordered to stop communicating publicly. Advocates for gun control are silenced even as mass shootings continue. Expressed dissent to political power is labeled as “fake news.” DREAMers, Muslims, Trans military members, women, black bodies, the LGBTQI+ community, Latina/o/x commu...

Endless Rain: Book OneMei might be on the verge of hitting it big as a professional writer, but she remains the victim of her own insecurities and doubts about her true place in the world. On the eve of her first book signing, she finds herself trapped within the walls of a depression that threatens to claim more than just her budding career. Desperate to leave behind the dark thoughts encouraged by the air of loneliness in her apartment, Mei braves the night’s ste...

There are many story guides out there that describe the time-honored three-point plot diagram. The standard chart features a beginning, middle, and an end. Across this spectrum, you will also find terms like exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, etc.While this is all well and good, have you ever wanted a guide that went into more detail about the specific events that actually make up these sections?The Story Formula represents an approach to storytelling that has bee...

Mei might be on the verge of hitting it big as a professional writer, but she remains the victim of her own insecurities and doubts about her true place in the world. On the eve of her first book signing, she finds herself trapped within the walls of a depression that threatens to claim more than just her budding career. Desperate to leave behind the dark thoughts encouraged by the air of loneliness in her apartment, Mei braves the night’s steady downpour and visits the 24-hour coffeehouse...

John Blake, a struggling artist, had no clue of the evil that awaited him one night down at the crossroads. Following in the footsteps of Robert Johnson, the legendary blues musician, John came in hopes that the unseen forces of the supernatural would provide him with a way to fulfill his dreams of fame and wealth. As with everything else, however, his desires would come at a price.

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Brian finds himself at a relationship crossroads. While trying to move on, he is forced to deal with constant reminders of his romantic shortcomings as his ex endeavors to remain a fixture in his life, whether he wants her to or not.

Everyone loves cats! What's not to love? In this book you will find 101 Hilarious jokes about the cats, and everything we enjoy laughing about our feline friends. Fill your days with laughter, give this book as a gift, or use it to entertain your loved ones. These punny jokes make great icebreakers and will lighten any mood. Great to use in a classroom, near events, or times when you just need a laugh.This collection of jokes is clean fun and family friendly, with no violence or of...

Tiny nuggets of wry observations in haiku form by an animal lover. Okay, to be honest, more than a few frustrated observations by this same animal lover. Yes, indeed, there is a pile of parental advice to these dogs and cats--which the creatures completely ignore. Then, of course, the cats and dogs must butt in with their own opinions, also spoken in haiku style. All delightfully decorated with animal art by Roxanna Groves.

A sampling of 31 freeform poems released in honor of Poetry Month. This continuation to her first book delves deeper into the mind of Miss Unsocial Butterfly, Juliana Mae, with a common theme of heartbreak and fear of it. A full book, called In Deeper Water, will be released later this year.

Whenever youre at a party or any gathering of friends, family, and others, there will be a period when things get dull. This book is a wealth of information of simple games, which can be played on the spur of the moment anywhere and will give you the power to take any sagging gathering and turn it into a fun, memorable, game-playing experience, guaranteed.

A wise visitor from the realm of paranormal fantasy speaks to us of metaphysical truth. Or is it fantasy?

When I look at myself from the inside out, I see a girl who has always used writi ng as her escape. That was my way of communicati ng with the outside world, hoping that one daysomeone would hear what I have to say. It seemed like there was always so much I wanted to say. I have always felt my emoti ons so clearly, I feel things so deeply, so passionately, that it just rolls right off me. I could never talk to anyone; they were always concerned with their own problems and arguing t...