"An impressive and heartfelt collection of memories."
Kirkus Reviews
"Chimera: A Shapeshifter's Journey, Lisa Stathoplos' companion to her marvelous coming-of-age memoir Make Me, is also a knockout. Every pulsing moment of pain, anguish, uplift and joy is delivered and the result is stunning."
The main protagonist, Alice, grows up in a village where the scent of roses and the songs of blackbirds mark her childhood. While she spent her childhood in the quiet charm of rural life, she could have spent her remaining years with heartbreak and single motherhood.
This story traces the arc of a life lived boldly and painfully through marriage, motherhood, betrayal, and breakdown
She Fell is a powerful story about a woman's journey through hardship, survival, and self-discovery. Growing up on a farm, she faced bullying, isolation, and struggles with self-worth. As she got older, she endured an abusive relationship, a painful divorce, and a tough battle with cancer.
Throughout the book, she looks back on her past, revisiting painful memories of &
In this sweeping portrait of four literary rebels-W.B. Yeats, Ezra Pound, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Dylan Thomas-modern poetry's triumphant leaps and tragic falls are laid bare. From Pound's Imagist manifesto and treacherous wartime broadcasts to Yeats' mystical salons and complicated loves, their ambitions reshaped verse and provoked scandal. Millay, the Jazz Age icon and
In a gripping tale of survival and danger, Harvey Mann takes readers on a harrowing journey through war-torn Sudan in The Convoy. As a photojournalist tasked with escorting a UN food convoy through treacherous territory, Mann faces the perils of civil war, bandits and political intrigue. With vivid descriptions and firsthand accounts, Mann paints a stark picture of a country torn
Originally from Dunedin, New Zealand, Vera Moore acquired an international reputation as a concert pianist between 1920 and 1930.
When war broke out, Miss Moore was spending summer at her country cottage in Chandon on the Loire, believing it to be safer there than in London. After fleeing from occupied France, all trace of her was lost, causing great concern among friends in New Zealand and England. Christo
When Roy Ward lost his wife, Margaret, he began writing to her-not as a way to move on, but as a way to stay connected. Letters to Margaret is a tender and unflinching collection of those letters, capturing the quiet, everyday moments of grief, love, and memory.
This isn't just a story of loss-it's about a lifelong bond that doesn't end with death. Roy writes with honesty and warmth, sharing sto
The Master Weaver is a chilling psychological thriller sharing an incredible life journey that becomes entwined in manipulation, deceit, and fear.
Known to her readers as Natalie Ashwood, the author shares her journey-from the excitement of international modelling and a flourishing business career through the elegance of her life-until the true nature of her husband, the man she trusted, begins to overshado
When Celeste Donohue moved to Hollywood in 1990 to chase her dream of becoming an entertainer, she never imagined that it would take decades-and 49 day jobs-to find what she was truly searching for. Alongside celebrity encounters and casting calls came financial struggles, emotional chaos, and an endless parade of difficult bosses. In the midst of it all, Celeste began to wonder if the real obstacle was herself. T
A record set on the eve of The Great War remains unbeaten to this day. Shaped by mystery, resilience and the quiet strength of family, David Palmer Davies' The Raven-Haired Girl, weaves a tale based on a long-forgotten sporting pioneer, Maud Wensley. Balancing loss and renewal, and set against a backdrop of emotional discovery, the narrative follows Maud through unexpected turns, where the
He wore the red serge with pride, chasing purpose on the front lines of Canadian law enforcement.
But behind the badge, something darker began to take hold-silent, creeping, and relentless.
This is a gripping journey into the hidden cost of service, where strength is tested beyond the call.
A powerful, human story about trauma, resilience, and the fight to stay whole.
Memoir of a Failed Local Amateur Open Mic Comic is a raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable journey into the unpredictable world of stand-up comedy. TL Clayton takes readers behind the mic, chronicling his nerve-wracking debut, the thrill of landing a joke, and the crushing silence when one flops-all while navigating life's chaos outside the spotlight. From sneaking into comedy clubs as a college kid to finally
