Resultados Editorial "Authorhouse" en Literatura y ficción

The poems herein–drawn from a life of 100 years–are reflections on nature, travel, writing, ageing, philosophy, and yes, life. Some of these poems have appeared in the Meadowood Anthology, a periodical publication by and for residents of the Meadowood Retirement Community where he now lives.

THIS IS EDEN? is a historical fiction about the life of Hattie and John Burley and their six strong-willed children in the early twentieth century. As it begins they are living in a two story wooden structure in Chicago. John is a bit of a dreamer who works for a dairy but feels led to pastor a church. He sees his opportunity in the Chicago Tribune: The Soo Line Railroad advertises land he can afford in north/central Wisconsin.

In its exploration of nature and love, Words to Breathe By evokes intense and multidimensional impressions. Hansen’s passion for nature is manifest in the eloquence and stunning imagery of his work. The lyricism and poignancy of his love poems to his wife, Kristen, reveal rare ardor and depth. This healing collection elicits great appreciation of the wonder of nature and the transcendent power of love.

The crash of shattering glass portended much more for Anne and Tom Ryan than an angry mob’s attack on their home. It signaled an end to the life they had built together. Caught between an increasingly dictatorial government and media claims of insurrection by their son David who had disappeared many years before, the Ryans were thrust into perilous and overpowering events that forced them to reevaluate all of their preconceptions.

The sun shines bright and the weather is warm. A soft breeze is blowing in the air as the tree branches sway ever so gently. It’s a beautiful summer day. Look at God’s amazing creations! It’s enough to put a smile on one’s face. Exhale. Inhale. Take in the splendor. You’re outside.

The evil Genius Arkady Astrakhan is the Supreme Ruler of Astrakon, a planet in the Andromeda Galaxy. He lives in a palace, has a harem and daily spends hours on his throne in an arena where gladiatorial combats take place. He is a sadist with absolute control over the planet’s population. When Roger Reynolds, the leader of Earth’s Council of Geniuses, and Merlin, the sixth-century wizard, destroy Arkady’s twin brother, Abaddon, Arkady is compelled to leave Astrakon and travel to Earth to avenge his brother.

A very small number of people with IQs of over 1,000 secretly live among us, concealing their extraordinary intelligence and mental powers. They call themselves Geniuses, and have—for millennia—influenced our world. Over the centuries, evil Geniuses have tried to control ordinary people, who they refer to as Ordinaries, and dominate the world. Good Geniuses have opposed them, defending the rights of Ordinaries to control their own destinies and live in freedom. A major confrontation between good and evil Geniuses is about to begin. The fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Getting divorced and fired from your job don’t usually happen on the same day. But that’s exactly what happened to Will Kraft, a 40-year-old nonconformist teacher and father of two young boys. Seeking to find solace in the wilderness and map out a new life for himself, Will drives off alone to Montana. Mechanical problems force him to leave the car behind and continue by hitchhiking. He finally arrives in Montana, only to fall into the hands of a shadowy cabal that seeks to use Will to carry out their villainous agenda.

From the end of one century to the beginning of another, Margaret Netherby has lived a life full of adventure, joy, heartache, and disappointment. In this collection of poetry, Netherby shares a lyrical glimpse into her life's journey spanning over 40 years as she attempted to make sense of confusion, reconcile emotions, appreciate wonder and beauty, embrace happy moments, and accept downturns with grace.

A collection of verse leading with a tale of Christmas in America and flowing on to touch on the power of the past on each of us, the dreams and challenges of the present, and our hopes for a future.

Ava Hart thought she lived a normal life working the night shift as a labor and delivery doctor, but she discovers that her life is anything but normal. As a result of a traumatic childhood, Avas psyche has been split, creating alternate personalities that are ruining her life. In order to gain control over her life, Ava has to dig deep into her memories to discover what happened to her as a child. What will she learn, and can she face the truth without losing herself completely?

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Let me introduce you to Buck, a beloved pet dog owned by a rural family in Louisiana. Buck is the main character in this story entertaining a multitude of people who pass through his life during the endless journey to survive hurricane Katrina and find a forever home. The Brown family’s lives are about to be turned upside down too and filled with unforeseen challenge and misery. The onset of a category five hurricane changes the lives of thousands of people and animals in the immediate area of Louisiana and Mississippi.