Notes From Paradise: poems by Elaine Heveron Released on Sep 20, 2023 Takes You on a Fun Ride

Notes From Paradise: poems by Elaine Heveron Released on Sep 20, 2023 Takes You on a Fun Ride

Notes From Paradise takes you on a journey through several decades of musical, social and personal events in the life of veteran poet Elaine Heveron. Notes from Paradise reminds us that the height of the day, like laughter, tears, or falling hard for someone new, always comes unexpectedly. Elaine uses what her family knows as “Heveron humor” to see things from the side door you almost forgot was there. She shares her love of music, being in love, and being alive like a feast. So help yourself. There’s always a chance it’s not what the promoters are selling that will steal your heart, but something right in front of you now

Upbringing: poems by Marian Kaplun Shapiro Released For Reader Enjoyment on Jan 3, 2023

Upbringing: poems by Marian Kaplun Shapiro Released For Reader Enjoyment on Jan 3, 2023

This latest work of veteran poet Marian Kaplun Shapiro is titled Upbringing because it confronts and explores issues surrounding being a child and growing up. Many poems present a moment in time through the eyes of a child, showing the innocence and confusion of children maneuvering in an adult world. What is most unique is the presentation of ideas through visuals intermixed with words creating a new era of visual poetry. Sometimes the images carry the message; sometimes speech bubbles talk to each other. The combination creates poetic illustration with a lasting impact.

Standing in the Shadows of Freedom by Nicole Lanier Montez Hits Bookstores Oct 2, 2022

Standing in the Shadows of Freedom by Nicole Lanier Montez Hits Bookstores Oct 2, 2022

Standing in the Shadows of Freedom presents the poetic work of Nicole Lanier Montez, highlighting current emotional and social issues. This passionate expression is into three parts: Tears in the Wind, Letters from the Heart, and No Time to Waste. A poem may beckon the reader to complete a page, reflect on the unresolved past, be active in the present, or reach into the future. Unique and timely, her perspective gives insight into where we stand as a society.

Short Stories in a Long Journey by Richard R. Troxell Published May 1, 2022

Short Stories in a Long Journey by Richard R. Troxell Published May 1, 2022

After many years of leading efforts to prevent homelessness, Richard R. Troxell’s Short Stories in a Long Journey took form in 278 printed pages. The book blends his personal story with the life of an activist for ending and preventing homelessness. This book highlights the structural defects in our system and laws and proposes common-sense economic solutions to the problems of homelessness and substance abuse, such as the Universal Living Wage to address income inequality, a modest liquor surcharge to finance substance treatment, and a bronze statue to memorialize the struggle.