Book review ‘The Genius of Birds’ by Ackerman The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman Penguin Press, 2016, 266 pages. Prepare to be annoying. Have you ever experienced a friend or family member who kept looking up over a book with did-you-know facts? I was that person when I read the first chapter of Michael …
Friends: Voices on the Gift of Companionship twenty-four true stories of friendship “An uplifing celebration of essays about the value of friendship” Midwest Book Review Give FRIENDS to say “I cherish you.” BUY TODAY ON AMAZON SHOP YOUR LOCAL INDIE BOOKSTORE Praise for ‘Friends: Voices on the Gift of Companionship’ International Review of Books “A …
Dear friend and reader, are you okay? We know the country and world is suffering. All the more reason, that we should tell our stories. Our stories, our history, our art can nudge the world to a better place. We have received all our contracts back for the ‘Friends: Voices on the Gift of Companionship’ …
When my Mom died, I didn’t snap as quickly as expected. I couldn’t concentrate and didn’t enjoy reading. That really slowed down the work for the Friendship Anthology. I’m feeling more myself and have difficult times rather than bad weeks or days. Look out readers. Look out writers. Look out world. Work on the Friendship …
Our anthology about friendship is progressing, yet we still are not ready to send contracts, as expected. Most of the writers have received notification that their essays were short-listed, meaning we expect to be sending a contract for inclusion. Some of our favorite writers from the previous anthology sent some later entries. We are still evaluating …
UPDATE! Friends has now been published to rave reviews as a great read and a great gift for friends and is available for purchase : FRIENDS. Read more about the Friends anthology. “A thoroughly enjoyable and heartfelt read! This is an invaluable book for anyone seeking insight and comprehension of the convoluted and often misunderstood …
While you wait for for the release of our upcoming anthology about friendship, enjoy a free e-book version of ‘Corners: Voices on Change.’ Why do we want you to have this free book? We want you to consider the value of personal essays, and our anthology about change, even the changes we don’t want, offers …
I took V.S. Naipaul to the lake with me. I sat in a lawn chair with my feet in the water. The August day was warm, but I had a cool bottle of water and some cherries, cold and hard from the cooler. I wanted to relax, but my head was spinning. Naipaul writes with …
Corners: Voices On Change Corners: Voices on Change” is a collection of stories about adaptation, about passing through a critical juncture, and gaining a fresh perspective. The book is comprised of 25 stories by writers who are confronted with a major turning point in life. They face physical difficulties, marital strife, failing relationships and deal …
Twenty-four authors will have you cheering, crying, and cussing about the difficult/miraculous journey of navigating change. Corners: Voices on Change is offered as a free eBook until 6/4. Want to know more about the essays and authors? One sentence isn’t a summary; its a tease. Karen Ackland can’t go home again, if home is a …