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Marriage is tough and relationships are always complicated....Harry and Noelle Phillips know this all too well. In order to refocus their lives together after eighteen years, the couple begins a long weekend excursion in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The trip is an attempt to put their marriage back on course. For their Stay North they choose Grand Island, situated off Munising Harbor and due west of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Here is where Grand Island Outfitters leads excursions. Their guide is Martin Rouge, a frustrated writer turned adventure guide. Elena Diaz, Martin's girlfriend, has followed her partner north. She anticipates a new start of their own, once summer ends. However, it seems that mother nature has her own plans. The Hiawatha National Forest draws a peculiar type of individual to its vastness. When truths are bared, each character learns that a little bit of wilderness provides the necessary answers to anyone who passes her way.

No one knows where it came from. Or why, for that matter. Maybe the Stronghold has always been there. Silent. Foreboding. Expectant. Generations came and went. Wars raged. Kingdoms rose and fell. But the Stronghold stood and observed the history as it was written before it in blood, fire, and tears. Not a single soul has ever made it inside the Stronghold. But some sure tried...A parable of despotism and religious oppression, "e;Stronghold"e; was banned in its country of origin. It took Kesha Bakunin years to rewrite the book in English. With censorship on the rise in many parts of the world, it might be the last chance for him to share this cautionary tale about the most insidious kind of tyranny-one which is welcomed by its subjects as virtuous.The secret of the Stronghold awaits its claimant. The question is who will have the courage to peek inside.

In Unwinding the Serpent reincarnated beings are charged with gathering vital information from generation to generation so that the human species may continue to evolve naturally. But when a sinister plot to enslave the inhabitants of Earth under an alien Draconian thumb comes to light, our heroes must journey across time to save the human race. Does the human soul leave its imprint on our DNA? If so, can the soul's imprint be traced throughout time? The avatars of Unwinding the Serpent are counting on it as they travel back and forth through centuries of passing time to wrest humanity from imminent doom in this captivating work that takes our audience from colonial America to the distant future. Robert Paul Blumenstein delivers another engaging adventure drawing out a story that blurs the literary lines between science fiction and fantasy."e;The author's vivid imagination and storytelling captivates your attention, daring you to ask questions and provoking you to find answers."e; EK Ellis for EK Ellis Literary Works"e;Robert Paul Blumenstein has written a very well put together piece of literature; it has been very well researched and flows very smoothly throughout. He was not afraid to throw in topics which other people tend to glance over at times, the dialogue that is used is very modern with realistic exchanges between the characters."e; Mike Cesar for Cesar Book Reviews, Dublin, Ireland"e;A fantastic book that will keep you reading well into the night, because you just will not want to put it down! Five stars on this effort from Mr. Blumenstein."e; Laurie Franco for Goodreads.com

Ending the world just got complicated. Anaya, a spirit guide, has been tasked with guiding her charge, Kade, to save the Chosen One. There's only one issue: Kade can't hear Anaya's guidance. If she doesn't get through to Kade before her rival, Jordin, tempts him away from his life Plan, the world will end in a way it was never meant to. In Shifted, by KristaLyn A. Vetovich, we experience the end of the world from a spirit guide's perspective. It is an exploration of the gray areas that lie between what is good and what is evil.

"e;In her brilliant collection BECAUSE THE SKY IS A THOUSAND SOFT HURTS, Elizabeth Kirschner fearlessly blends poetry, prose, memoir, and master storytelling into an amalgam that lands like a gut-punch to the soul. I literally found myself taking a deep breath at the beginning and the end of each story, to both steel and re-orient myself. There is nothing easy about the magic Kirschner casts; rather, its complexity serves to illuminate the indomitability of the human spirit in those deep, dark places where it would seem no spirit could survive. This is a devastatingly beautiful book."e;-Laura Hurwitz, Author of Disappear Home"e;BECAUSE THE SKY IS A THOUSAND SOFT HURTS is a master stroke. Brimming with a hallucinatory spirit, these are less stories and more poetic and metaphysical voyages. In this collection, Kirschner gives voice to the disturbed and hopeful in her characters' psyches-penetrating the repressed, thrust into the sublime. In its earlier stories, Kirschner brilliantly reinvents the simile, with it granting every sentence a double-life; and the later sections prove not only beautiful in their prose, but with keen sense of narrative drive. A literary achievement, this collection rewards re-reading over and over again."e;-Jonathan Koven, author of Palm Lines and editor of Toho Journal"e;This collection is a powerhouse of language; its sentences sing with heat and precision. Elizabeth Kirschner expertly crafts the unexpected. These stories leave the reader feeling haunted and moved. They are a mediation on loneliness and the unspoken. Kirschner's voice is poetic, lyrical, and singular. A monumental exploration of beauty in unpredictable places. Kirschner exposes the vulnerable and damaged through the lens of hope and redemption. A stunning collection that will stay with me for a long time."e;-Erika Nichols-Frazer, Editor, An Anthology of Mental Health Recovery Stories"e;Reading Elizabeth Kirschner's BECAUSE THE SKY IS A THOUSANDS SOFT HURTS is like being enveloped in layers of jeweled robes-each layer intricate with emotional depth and magnificent prose. Kirschner's characters brave their lives-family violence; childhood trauma,-in scenes so immediate and chilling, the reader is dared to both look deeply, then look away-in awe."e; -Sari Rosenblatt, author of Father Guards the Sheep"e;We need more voices like Elizabeth Kirschner's, whose words connote the reality of trauma, illness, neurodivergence, and beauty through the juxtaposition of her own associative metaphors, similes, and images. A published poet and memoirist, she also proves adept at fiction. These are not conventional stories but quantum fictions."e;-Kevin Richard Kaiser, editor-in-chief of Punt Volat and author of An Ethics Beyond: Posthumanist Animal Encounters and Variable Kindness in the Fiction of George Saunders"e;Elizabeth Kirschner's collection dances on a keen edge-not only between fiction and poetry, but hallucination and holiness. This is a collection full of dark corners and glorious twists. Reader, take it slowly. Savor it."e;-Adam Prince, author, The Ugly Wishes of Beautiful Men "e;Kirschner's prose is a crucible in which characters, causation, and language itself are broken down and recast. But it is ultimately our own hearts that emerge, pulverized and purified, from her fires."e;-Jonathan Freeman-Coppadge, Fiction Editor, Oyster River Pages

In Paris on a Fulbright, young Sonia is attracted to her old friend Alex, but blind to the fact that Alex and Marty are actually a couple. It is 1951, after all.Ten years later in New York, as the relationship between Sonia and Alex grows more intense, Sonia realizes that, in reality, Alex and Marty are really as good as married, despite the secretive nature of their romance. As Sonia grows old and loses her grip, what was it that fulfilled her in this unlikely trio, such that she never pursued marriage? Will Marty be able to come to grips with Alex's imperfections, even as the years pass and HIV disrupts their lives? In Miriam Malach's All or Nothing, we get a glimpse into the types of relationships that marked the mid-20th-century, a time before people could publicly be who they wanted to be, and when "e;all or nothing"e; bumped up against the compromises we all must make for happiness.

"e;You can't throw too much style into a miracle, and you, my friend, are a miracle,"e; Mark Twain says to Fedor Adrianovitch Jefticheff, also known as Jo-Jo The Dog Faced Boy. Fedor lives, travels, works, and loves among the haunting cast of performers in the Black Tent Sideshow of P.T. Barnum's Circus in the late 1880s. Fedor not only survived, but also profited by being a memorable and unforgettable human curiosity. Along with being an intelligent and avid reader of Tolstoy, Twain, Alcott, and Melville, he has remarkable interactions with a myriad of other world-renowned characters, one being Nicholas II the Russian Tsarevich. This proves that more than just being a "e;sideshow,"e; there was a lot of individuality and heart to this "e;dog-faced boy."e;Richly authentic, dramatic, beautifully written, and always thought-provoking, Brant Vickers tells Fedor's story in an epic account of this young man's extraordinary life.

What are people who have Asperger's Syndrome/Autism Spectrum Disorder experiencing?Do you know what it's really like and how it feels to have Asperger's Syndrome? Have you been diagnosed with Asperger's and are struggling with social demands each day? Are you wondering how to help people with Asperger's/ASD lead normal, fulfilling lives?This book has answers to these extremely important questions. You will learn about-* How to live a Christlike life having Asperger's* How to positively interact with others* How to help people with any disability resolve issues they experience, and much, much moreThese answers come from one who has Asperger's Syndrome, experiencing all this himself. As disorders are increasing, there is a need for this life-changing information, where people will discover the Lord's plans for them. Everyone can benefit from reading Robert Callaway's Through the Eyes of Asperger's: A Latter-day Saint Perspective.

"e;Some crazy fellow just shot the president."e; President William McKinley is shot by an American anarchist at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, in 1901. He dies several days later and a local lawyer, Burford Simmons, is assigned to defend the anarchist killer. Burford, though, is mysteriously kidnapped on the first day of trial. The lead investigator is aided by Clarence Darrow and by Burford's crafty and determined wife, Pharo. Will the group be able to locate and rescue Burford before he meets his doomed fate?Joe Kertes, an award-winning author, describes the novel as "e;quite a thriller and a fascinating historic chronicle too."e; The book, he adds, is "e;quite wonderful and a very compulsive read."e;Pharo and the Clever Assassin, a bracingly suspenseful legal thriller about loyalty, racism, revenge and political scheming, is filled with surprising twists and startling turns that will keep the reader guessing to the very end.

Say Hello is the story of sisters wrestling to find their own identities in a loving but dysfunctional family. On the one hand, Meg seems to have it all-a boyfriend, plans for a career, a fun-loving personality, and confidence in abundance. But that all comes crashing down when she receives the goodbye letter from Mark. On the other hand, her sister Maura sees that behind the facade of perfection, Meg is hiding a secret.As Meg becomes increasingly desperate to keep up appearances, she risks everything-her health, her spirit, her future. And when Maura tells their mother about Meg's disordered eating, things begin to spin out of anyone's control.Written in the distinctive voices of two sisters, Say Hello traces their journeys as they come of age. Meg will do anything it takes to realize her dream, and Maura will use poetry to come to grips with family secrets that seem destined to destroy them both.Who or what will save them? Is there anything that can set things right?

Courage and craft. Hayden Dansky's words are a gift to language itself. They make the unspeakable spoken and practice such care and candor in their work. "I Would Tell You a Secret" is not merely a book of secrets told but rather a lesson in revelation. Dansky's work bridges the gap between truth and language, past and future, candor and care. -Blake MarcelleThis book is no longer about self betrayal or family protection. It's not even about secrets, but instead, the painful process of becoming. This book of poems explores family trauma, addiction, physical transition, deep loss, and craving for social justice in an unjust world. It holds the profound impact of grief on the body, the learning and unlearning of personal truth, and the connection of body and spirit in transition.In "I Would Tell You a Secret" we experience the depths of despair as the author takes us through their personal unraveling, connecting us with our own intimate understanding of grief within. As we bear witness to their transformation, we are faced with our own connection to self and desire to become exactly who we are.

A humorous and horrifying look into the actualities of B&B ownership, To B&B or Not to B&B - Deromanticizing the Dream describes Sue Marko's experiences hosting the public in her magical lodge in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. What begins as a dream quickly turns into a train-wreck. Get ready to laugh at the ridiculous and be rendered completely speechless by Sue's outrageous experiences. And prepare to learn a few great tips and tricks of the trade along the way. Buckle up for the roller-coaster ride; you don't want to miss out on this eye-opening story of a B&B expert!"e;We all go into the B&B business with rose-colored glasses; our enthusiasm piqued, we are excited to be the best hosts we can be and with optimistic dreams of the 'happily ever after.' Then reality hits (LOL)."e;

Writer Dennis McCutcheon is facing the loss of his job at a small Pennsylvania university while coping with the aftereffects of a bitter divorce. But when his alma mater Wayne State University offers to produce one of his plays, Swept Away, the news seems like the solution to all his problems. From there, Dennis falls almost immediately into a love affair with a beautiful married woman, only to suddenly find himself mugged on a Detroit street, then suspected of killing his lover's husband. His luck is coming at a price, and he begins to suspect he may be the pawn in a clever murder plot centering on sex and money. Filled with pop culture references, and spiced by possible paranormal activities, Arnie Johnston's Swept Away is a raucous and unpredictable adventure unfolding amid Detroit neighborhoods and landmarks, a page-turning story questioning all the while America's preoccupation with fame and fortune.

"e;I get the feeling I am not real,"e; said Vlad."e;You are not. You are my dream."e; Vlad is a graphic designer for an IT start-up company in Denver. One night, he has a dream that reveals to him that he is not real, and the individual he meets in this alternate dimension, his creator, takes Vlad on a voyage through the annals of history. From the Belgian Congo, The Blitz, and The Crusades, to The Vietnam War, Ali vs Frazier, and the birth of a musical revolution, the dream is about to end, and with it, so too will Vlad's existence.Alejandro Marron's Wake Up is a psychological, sci-fi, and philosophical petri dish that poses the ever-lasting inquiries of why are we here, where were we before, and when will this end?And, of course, is it all just a dream?

Cul-de-sacs. Parks. Footpaths. Busy roads. Creeks. Car parks. Streetscapes...Where No Home Like a Raft explored wanderlust and faraway places, Streetscapes examines Martin Jon Porter's re-assimilation into suburban Melbourne. And the streetscape GPS isn't what it used to be. Sketched with purposeful minimalism, these poems invite us to consider the bare lines of landscape and social activity that define our world. Streetscapes allows us an access to the lives of others in an illuminating view of the city and the people within.

Can a couple's marriage survive a life-changing loss when one of them is responsible for the tragedy? And the Stars Kept Watch is the story of Catherine and Nathan Osgood, a young couple who has everything they desire. Nathan is married to the woman of his dreams and has a great career to match. Catherine, with her two young boys, has the family and the life she's yearned for. With a momentary lapse of judgment, Nathan causes an accident that will alter the course of their lives forever. How do they recover from this horrific event? Heartbreaking and hopeful, And the Stars Kept Watch explores universal themes of love, grief, recovery, and redemption, and calls us to consider whether "e;the unforgivable"e; can ever be forgiven.

A marriage can be measured in secrets best kept, and secrets better off forgotten. Kate Johnson learns this the hard way when her charming husband shows signs of living a double life. As she uncovers evidence of affair after affair, she must decide for herself what she can and can't live with. Red flags become his red carpet as he turns his lies against her. And if she tries to stop him, Kate risks losing her husband, her home, and her family forever.In this tale of dangerous deception, Eleanor Kelley weaves a woeful tale of love gone wrong. Can Kate hold on to what she loves most, or will she be consumed by her obsession to expose her husband's true face?

Meet your new favorite undead character!(She's not dead yet, but she's getting there...)A sixteen-year-old girl wakes up in somebody's front yard, and cannot remember a single thing. All she knows is that she was abandoned, has a bite wound on her shoulder, and a hankering hunger for meat.Why would someone bite her? Who bit her? Are they still out there? Will they come back to finish their meal?And really, honestly, most importantly- who is she?THE DEAD LIFE is a humorous horror novel that will have you laughing out loud one moment and grossed out the next. Witty and gruesome, follow a teenager as she begins to understand her new life, temper her appetite, and solve the crime of who infected her with a deadly virus.

James Dall attends church every Sunday even though he stopped believing in the Christian God years ago; he says it's for the free coffee. A 29-year-old who waits tables when he's not writing for a smalltime local newspaper, James considers himself a successful author who simply hasn't caught his big break yet, despite the fact he hasn't even finished his first novel. Ways and Truths and Lives follows James closely for the three most pivotal weeks of adult life he never saw coming. A creature of routine and consistency, James is forced to navigate a chaotic confluence of tantalizing dream women, career opportunities in other cities, ex-girlfriends seeking closure, mothers begging for grandchildren, suddenly flirtatious coworkers, and fathers who were never there. James' newfound focus on the answer has him listening to the combined wisdom of bartenders and pastors, surrealists and editors, poetry and pornography, and whiskey and IPA. Through James, Ways and Truths and Lives examines the difficulty of escaping a myopic worldview you were born into and finding comfort in the idea of 'an answer' as opposed to 'the answer'.

Those eternal seconds, when that first wonderful eye contact is established: Wow! Is there anything more hopeful than that?Late out of the gate with starting college and a career, the now determined but insecure Adam's eyes happen upon the most beautiful Mary Bellemore. Oh, was her raven dark hair so rich and abundant, her stature confident and sure. She would be the young woman for him, Adam decides. Surely his strive to succeed and improve will get her attention. He needs to get busy now in that quest. Adam has to get just perfect for her. She is worth that!Your eyes are indeed beautiful Mary. Hopefully soon, I will get the courage to walk over to you. You will see someday that I am as confident and honest as you.In Edwin Litts' engaging 'Adam's Roads', we encounter an utterly readable adventure, and we'll be carried along as we witness a coming of age for the young Mr. Adam Bell.