The human emotions encountered in this anthology range from hot as a dragon’s fiery breath, to cold as an assassin’s logic. Ten experienced authors explore this spectrum in a collection of prose and poems.
The book opens with a tale of teenage angst and ends with a story about a deputy sheriff mystified by a dog’s corpse — in between you will find anger and compassion; ugliness and beauty; life and death; love lost and personal salvation.
The writing is as gentle as a caress and as brutal as a bare-knuckle punch to the gut, as comforting as hot chocolate on a winter’s night and as disconcerting as alligators in a swimming pool.
"This fascinating anthology is a pleasure to read. I meant to take a quick look, but soon found myself turning pages with each captivating entry. A great read and reflection for sure."
~Rick Daynes, author, Keep It Together Man
Mark Carlson, CL, ACS wrote:An insightful and thought-provoking anthology that touches the heart and frees the mind.
~Author: Scammunition, The Vampire Preservation Society, and Meet Bridgeport's Sweetheart, Colleen J. Bartram
Robert Pacilio wrote:This anthology is a perfect example of literary talent and new ideas coming together to add to the art of writing. A wonderful opportunity to read promising writers who will soon make their mark in the world of literature.
~Author: The Marines' Lost Squadron -- Odyssey of VMF-422
Ronald Pickett wrote:If you read only on anthology this spring, this should be it. It covers the spectrum from fantasy to terror and has some fine poems as well.
~Author: Meetings at the Metaphor Cafe, Midnight Comes to the Metaphor Cafe, and The Restoration.
You'll find these stories and poems engaging, entertaining, encouraging, and ofttimes challenging. You'll be fascinated and surprised. You may become a slightly different person after spending some time in the company of these writers and their work.
~Veteran's Writing Group: Writer / Producer: Away for the Holidays, Listen Up!
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