BUS STOP HAIKU features Brian Robertson's [popular urban haiku -- as well as an excerpt from his helpful workshop on writing haiku. Together, they form a look into Robertson's habit of "poem catching" in the streets of his native Houston as well as Austin, Dallas and other urban centers. As of April 27, 2015, the book is available at no cost.BUS STOP HAIKU features Brian Robertson's newest urban haiku -- as well as an excerpt from his helpful workshop on writing haiku. Together, they form a look into Robertson's habit of "poem catching" in the streets of his native Houston as well as Austin, Dallas and other urban centers. The author of Little Blues Book with illustrations by R. Crumb, Robertson approaches the haiku form much as he did with his Street Photography -- capturing moments with depth, sensitivity and humor. As he writes, "Haiku uses words to get beyond words to what is underneath the words."These 100+ haiku celebrate people, nature and moments in an interdependent world through the lens of haiku. His view records things such as “sparse yellow flowers/ in front of the liquor store/ frankly, do their best” to fractures in the city landscape, as in “flag of surrender/ white sheet across the windshield/ – driver shot himself”The haiku reflect Buddhist monasteries and temples as well as humor in the bars where he has played the blues for 30 years – “play loud as you want/ the beer is free/ – my drummer swoons” Views: 666
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The Colton Points of View Collection
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author K. Bromberg comes a companion novella to the Driven Trilogy (Driven, Fueled, and Crashed). This novella is a compilation of reader requested scenes from the series retold through the eyes of Colton Donavan.
Colton Donavan lived life in the fast lane, but it took Rylee Thomas to teach him what racing was all about.
Arrogant
Rogue
Broken
Conceited
Dirty-Talking
Rebel
Egomaniacal
Voodooed
Bent
Reckless
You think you know me?
Think again.
**Raced is not a complete re-write of the Driven Trilogy. This companion explores pivotal scenes as well as some new ones written in Colton Donavan’s point of view that were not previously published in Driven, Fueled, and Crashed. Hear his thoughts, experience his inner-turmoil, and laugh with him on his journey as he overcomes his demons and accepts what it means to love.
This novella is for the devoted readers of the Driven series. It is recommended that this companion be read after Driven, Fueled, and Crashed. * Views: 666
In a time when death is common, life is cheap and superstition rife, anyone can find their world torn apart by gossip and accusations. Can one lonely girl find the love and companionship she craves? Or will her heart lead her into more danger than she can imagine?‘How will you protect her from lies? From superstition? How will you protect her when your father comes calling, with threats and accusations? When a mob comes to our door?’In a time when death is common, life is cheap and superstition rife, anyone can find their world torn apart by gossip and accusations. Can one lonely girl find the love and companionship she craves? Or will her heart lead her into more danger than she can imagine?Lizzie Prentice, daughter of a cunning woman, is no stranger to scandal. She carries it with her, like the scar on her forehead. Samuel Pendle, her protector since childhood, could hold the key to a normal, safe life. But when Samuel defies his parents, it seems that history is bound to repeat itself and Lizzie’s life is at risk. ‘Blackwater’, prequel to the historical novel ‘The Black Hours’, follows Lizzie as she strives to escape the same terrible fate her parents suffered; her life thrown into turmoil, and everything she holds dear at stake, but determined to find happiness in a world of intolerance, cruelty and hate.Please note that although 'Blackwater' is the prequel to 'The Black Hours', both can be read as stand-alones. Views: 666
Five people looking for a reason to keep living are about to find it in the last place they expected. After the loss of his wife, Roman Paulson's life revolves around his son Billy. As a football hero at the University of Nebraska, Billy has a promising life ahead of him. As Billy's coach begins encroaching on Roman's relationship with his son—especially when he brings God into Billy's life—Roman starts to fear he'll lose Billy forever. Nothing could prepare Roman for what is about to happen. Roman isn't the only one whose life has been turned upside down. He's one of five people whose lives are about to intersect on a bright, fall day, when one of them will hold up a sign at a football game with a short message: John 3:16. This simple act of faith will have the power to change lives forever. Views: 666
In this version, Olisbeth Mason interviews Julian King, son of Aphrodite. Julian King is the son of Aphrodite and works as a marriage and family therapist. He is also the designer and founder of a very prestigious dating website, where he's made millions of dollars helping people find their soul mates via the internet. What is it like growing up when your mother is the goddess of Love and Lust?In My Lady Olives, book one of the Olisbeth Mason Chronicles, Olisbeth/Athena discovers the existence of an entire world of gods and half-gods "demigods" in human form. Each demigod is born for a purpose, and their experiences as the child of a god varies as much as the gods themselves. In her last life, Aphrodite, known as "Yvette Bazin," a famous french Cabaret dancer and singer in post-WWII Paris, married an American and became an even more famous star of the 1960s Silver Screen before her 1976 murder. In this short story, her oldest son, Julian King, ruminates on what it was like growing up around cabarets in post-War France, about getting "the talk" from his mother, discovering his mother's murdered body, and how he coped with the after-effects of the grisly murder. Views: 666
Sundara Kãnda the Canto Beautiful of the epic' Valmiki Ramayana' is sought for spiritual solace; many believe that reading Sundara Kãnda or hearing it recited would remove all hurdles and usher in good tidings! Miracles apart, it's in the nature of Sundara Kãnda to inculcate fortitude and generate hope in man for it’s a depiction of how Hanuman goes about his errand against all odds.With rhythm of its verse and the flow of the narrative this over 3,000 sloka to sloka transcreation of the foremost poetical composition in the world, Hanuman's Odyssey that paves the way for Rama to rescue his kidnapped wife is bound to charm the readers and listeners alike. Interestingly, as the following verses illustrates, it was the forerunner of the magic realism of our times – “Gripped she then him by shadow / Cast which Hanuman coast to coast; Recalled he in dismay then / What Sugreev said at outset / That one fiend had aptitude / To grip its prey by mere shadow.” Views: 666
Welcome to the wonderful world of Cottontail Pines. This is a place where animals talk, and there is always a friend around each corner. In this story, Flopsy the rabbit opens her own lemonade stand, but Wily the fox does not want her to succeed. Will he get away with his sneaky plans? Find out in this new children’s story by T.K. Wade!“Adventures in Cottontail Pines” is a new series of children’s short stories by the up-and-coming author T.K. Wade. In this chapter, Flopsy the bunny is determined to open her own lemonade stand. Unfortunately, Wily the fox-a known trouble-maker in town-does not want Flopsy to succeed.Wily tricks Blacky the skunk into helping him run Flopsy’s business into the ground by cheating. Will Flopsy find a way to fight back fairly? Will she resort to cheating just like her competitors?“The Lemonade Standoff” is a tale about how competitions can get out of control. Read on to find out what happens to the cute characters of Cottontail Pines in this brand new adventure! Views: 666
Cody's friend, Gen, thinks she spotted Bigfoot in the woods. George Roge, an Internet blogger, is tracking the creature down. His blogs have attracted the press and curiosity seekers. George is getting close to their town. Too close. Cody wants life to return to normal, but Gen insists on going back into the woods to rescue Bigfoot.Cody’s friend, Gen, thinks she spotted Bigfoot living in the woods. The whole school hears about it, and they aren’t going to let them live it down. When Cody and Gen get caught passing notes in class, everyone gets stuck with an extra assignment. Cody’s dad tries to help him by sharing his password to an experimental program, EGOR. The program works great for the assignment. But then a blogger, named George Roge, appears on the Internet. George believes in Bigfoot. In fact, he's tracking the creature down, and the search is getting close to where Cody lives. Too close. Everyone is talking about George, even the teachers. Reporters and groups of Bigfoot hunters are swarming the town. Cody wants to avoid any more attention, but Gen insists on going back into the woods to rescue Bigfoot. Views: 666
Emma Raine looks like your average eighteen-year-old.But she holds a secret deep within her.She is a magical being, a powerful queen of a faraway mythical land who fled her destiny.No one will ever know.And she'll kill you before you ever will.By day, Emma is a journalism intern in one of Sydney's top media companies.By night, she researches ways of keeping magic hidden, of keeping her world separate from the life she lives now.But something is stirring in the streets of the trendy Australian city.There are whispers of magic, and Emma must stop it before it takes hold.Her search leads her to the mysterious forests of New Zealand, the one place she swore she'd never return... and the man who rules it all.In the enticing first novel of the spin-off of the Dragon Heart Series, can Emma keep her magic hidden from the one man she thought she'd never see again?Or will his interest in her illuminate everything?You can't run from your destiny Views: 665
As genetically modified humans try to integrate their society into mainstream America, they are met with superstition and distrust.As genetically modified humans try to integrate their society into mainstream America, they are met with superstition and distrust. Lori and Jason, two genetically modified humans try to integrate their society with mainstream America, and are met with superstition and distrust. Strangers in a hostile America they have to make an impossible escape, as political and social forces try to stop them. Views: 665
Short story of two brothers on opposite sides during the first chaotic and violent days of the Spanish civil War in 1936.Short story of two brothers on opposite sides during the first chaotic and violent days of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. Views: 665
Continuing the adventures of Simon and Alex from the best-selling book, Hat Trick, this free story follows the boys into college. The boys have settled into their freshman year playing hockey for the University of Michigan. After an outdoor game, the two break away from their teammates to enjoy time alone under the magical Christmas lights.Continuing the adventures of Simon and Alex from the best-selling book, Hat Trick, this free story follows the boys into college.The boys have settled into their freshman year playing hockey for the University of Michigan. After an outdoor game, the two break away from their teammates to enjoy time alone under the magical Christmas lights. Views: 665
On a routine trip to the market, a houseboy meets some visitors from out-of-town who change the course of his life.Cassie Tremblay divides her time between working the cash register at her neighborhood coffee shop and studying to produce the grades to get into a top-tier university. Sam, a mysterious co-worker at The Daily Grind, seems to have taken an instant dislike to her, but for Cassie, the looming specter of the SAT Verbal section is a much bigger concern. After a freak accident nearly leaves Cassie and her co-workers dead, a spell cast in desperation transforms her from a regular teen to a valuable familiar: a magical well a demon can tap. As if she didn’t have enough problems, now every demon (and their monstrous minions) seems to be after Cassie’s latent magic, and will stop at nothing to possess her. Sam, now her “master” (loath as Cassie is to admit it) works to protect her, but she soon realizes the security bought by his barely controlled black magic comes at a terrible price. She would love nothing more than to earn her freedom for herself, but with no ability to cast spells of her own, how can she fight back against creatures that wield awesome powers beyond mortal comprehension? Blending a hint of gothic romance with wry humor, The Problem with Black Magic is a YA-friendly novel that contains enough depth for genre fans of all ages. The first book of The Familiar Series, this is a tale of one young woman’s struggle for independence in a brand new world of sorcery, intrigue, and wonder. Views: 665
