Feminine Collective, Raw &amp; Unfiltered is a collection of poems and essays about relationships, authentic, honest and at times self-deprecating and humorous. First published on FeminineCollective.com from 2014 to 2015, the women (and a few men) bravely share their unfiltered realities. This collection of nonfiction essays are the voices of new and emerging writers, most of whom were unpublished before Feminine Collective. These carefully selected works represent the first of their kind, in their boldness and subject matter.

Feminine Collective: Raw and Unfiltered Vol 1: Selected Essays and Poems on Relationships with Self and Others

Arts & Photography

Cioffa, Jacqueline

Anderson, Julie

Thompson, Rachel

Collective, Feminine

Carlton, Marla J.

Owen, Dori

Morison, B. Janine

Streetlights, C.

Individual Artists

Feminine Collective, Inc.

Not easy subjects -- love, loss, sexual abuse, date rape, grief -- but real ones, told in pieces (thus the title). Broken Pieces is a work of non-fiction. Poetry, prose, and essays to let you into one woman's life -- a searingly raw examination of topics most people avoid. Already a #1 best seller on Amazon (eBooks) on Women's Poetry and Abuse, this book is recommended for mature audiences only.

Broken Pieces: A Memoir of Abuse

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

Lisa Hagan Books

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<li>2017 Journey Book Awards for Narrative Non- Fiction First in Category Winners, Chanticleer Book Review</li>
<li>2016 Bronze Winner Readers' Favorite (NonFiction)</li>
<li>5/5 Stars Readers' Favorite Review Winner </li>
<li>2015 Best of Books, IndieReader (NonFiction)</li>
<li>2015 Honorable Mention Winner Los Angeles Book Festival</li>
<li>2015 Honorable Mention Winner San Francisco Book Festival </li>
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 Award-winning author Rachel Thompson courageously confronts the topics of sexual abuse and suicide, love and healing, in her second nonfiction book of prose: Broken Places. The sequel to Rachel's first award-winning, best-selling nonfiction book, Broken Pieces, Rachel bares her soul in essays, poems, and prose, addressing life's most difficult topics with honesty. As you follow one woman's journey through the dark and into the light, you will find yourself forever changed. Rachel's first book in this series, Broken Pieces, has been a #1 best seller on Amazon (eBooks) on Women's Poetry and Abuse. Please note: this book discusses serious topics, and is intended for mature audiences only. One of IndieReader's "Best of 2015″ top books and 2015 Honorable Mention Winner in both the Los Angeles and the San Francisco Book Festivals, in addition to several other awards, Broken Places will capture your mind, body, and soul.

Broken Places

Rachel Thompson

5/5 Stars Readers' Favorite Review Winner2013 eFestival of Words Best Non-Fiction (General) Winner2014 Kindle Book Award Non-Fiction Finalist2013 eBook Cover Design Award Gold Star Winner2013 San Francisco Book Festival Honorable Mention2013 Global eBook Award Women Studies Non-Fiction Gold Medal Winner  Not easy subjects -- childhood sexual abuse, love, loss, date rape, grief -- but real ones, told in pieces (thus the title). Broken Pieces is a work of non-fiction. Poetry, prose, and essays to let you into one woman's life -- a searingly raw examination of topics most people avoid. Already an international #1 best seller on Amazon (eBooks) on Women's Poetry and Abuse, this book is recommended for mature audiences only due to adult themes. For more of Rachel's work, look at Rachel's second award-winning book, Broken Places, which continues the story.

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

2020 Chanticlear Books First Place WINNER Non-Fiction Guides 2017 Readers Favorite Silver Award Winner (Non-Fiction)!· 5/5 STARS, Readers Favorite! 4/4 STARS, IndieReader! 
THE SINGLE BEST TOOL every writer needs NOW to build, boost, and grow their author platform. Unsure how to market your book or feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of author platform options out there (or not even sure what the term means)?\nEver wish someone could break it down for you in simple steps?\nThen this is the book for you!\nOver the course of one month, Rachel provides you daily challenges containing a wealth of information, and easy-to-follow assignments to help energize your book sales. If you haven’t released your book yet, this book will help you set the stage necessary to build the strongest foundation possible for success. 
Topics include: Twitter secrets Facebook page must-do’s Social media ideas you might not know or haven’t thought of Promotion, giveaways, and other book marketing secrets Website, blogging, and SEO tips designed just for authors 
All writers, bloggers, and small businesses can benefit from this guide.\n“When it comes to social media marketing for authors, no one knows more than Rachel Thompson. She practices what she preaches and has helped dozens of our authors enjoy significant leaps in their social media standing. 
~ Steve Bennett, Founder & Creative Director, AuthorBytes\n“This book is an amazing compilation of data and resources that only someone with years of experience could pull together. As a book marketing specialist myself, I’m still blown away by the amazing content Rachel provides. If you’re writing or marketing a book, this is a MUST-HAVE.“ 
~ Alexa Bigwarfe, Author Coach & Owner of Kat Biggie Press Digital Media Co.\nBuy this book right now and get started. Your only regret is that you waited so long!

The Bad Redhead Media 30-Day Book Marketing Challenge

Business & Money

Marketing & Sales

?	Are you unsure how to connect with your ideal readers? ?	Do you feel overwhelmed by the concept of branding (or not sure what it means?)?	Do you wish someone could break it down for you in simple steps? Then this is the book for you! Rachel provides you with her top tips and easy-to-follow exercises gleaned from her own ten+ years of successfully branding her many clients. Containing a wealth of information, these tips will help you connect with your ideal readers, curate value-added content, and set expectations for readers. Topics include: ?	Branding defined ?	Understanding your branding impact ?	Exercises with easy instructions ?	Suggested ways to connect with readers ?	And much, much more.If branding confuses you, this is a great breakdown for any new blogger, writer, veteran author, and even small business. Buy your copy NOW and start establishing your branding for the long run!

The Bad RedHead Media Fast and Easy Guide to Powerful Author Branding

Graphic Design

Bad Redhead Media

Long before the #MeToo movement, Rachel Thompson started sharing what it was like to grow up and live with the constant trauma of childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and other sexual crimes in her award-winning memoirs, Broken Pieces and Broken Places. Broken People is the third book in this series, where she continues to explore, through hard-hitting essays and lyrical poetry, the difficulties and joys of navigating relationships, healing, and love in an environment not always conducive to survivors. If you're a survivor or know one, you need this book. I write what scares me. I tell uncomfortable truths. I want other survivors of rape and sexual assault to know they're not alone. I'll be the voice. I am the voice. Healing is possible. Every survivor must find their own healing path. This is mine. Broken People is a book of courage, resilience, and overcoming challenges Rachel faced as a survivor. Through her three books Broken Pieces, Broken Places, and Broken People, Rachel has courageously shared her truth and the journey of her life. It's not all rosy and pretty and that's the beauty of these books. They represent the truth of a survivor, a mother, an empowered person who was made to believe she has no charge in her life but challenged that, and emerged on the other side. These books have not only allowed her to openly share her experiences, they also provide hope, guidance, and a way forward for girls and women who feel they have no hope left in them. Dr. Shruti Kapoor, Founder, Sayfty Trust This third book in her Broken series, Broken People is both heart-wrenching in its honesty, and hope-filled in its commitment to recovery. Through her beautiful, gently scribed work, Rachel shows the destruction that sexual abuse causes, and also the hope and strength that is conceived in the healing process. She speaks to you, the reader, like a warm friend who is by your side. For survivors, Rachel's voice is that of a wise older sister, looking out for you and comforting you when you feel alone with all the carnage that sexual trauma can leave in its wake. Judith Staff, Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Post Graduate Diploma in Integrated Provision for Early Years, United Kingdom

Broken People

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Women's Health

2021's most important book about sex.' Stylist 'You need to read this.' Mashable A bad sexual experience. A grey area. Not rape but... A violation - these are the terms we use to describe the experiences we don't have words for. The way we talk about topics such as sex, consent, assault aren't fit for purpose. Rough is a revolutionary non-fiction work exploring the narratives of sexual violence that we don't talk about. Through powerful testimony from 50 women and non-binary people, this book shines a light on the sexual violence that takes place in our bedrooms and beyond, sometimes at the hands of people we know, trust, or even love. Rough investigates violations such as 'stealthing,' non-consensual choking, and non-consensual rough sex acts that our culture is only starting to recognise as sexual violence. The book explores the ways in which systems of oppression manifest in our sexual culture - from racist microaggressions, to fatphobic acts of aggression, and ableist dehumanising behaviour. An intersectional, sex-positive, kink-positive work, the book also examines how white supremacy, transphobia, biphobia, homophobia, and misogyny are driving forces behind sexual violence. Rough is an urgent, timely call for change to the systems that oppress us all. It's time for a societal shift. As individuals with agency within our sexual culture we have the power to remodel our behaviour and this book shows us how. Praise for Rough 'An incredible investigation into a frighteningly common part of our sexual experience; determined to give ownership back to those who have had their agency stolen from them.' Dr Fern Riddell 'Unflinching. Important, thought-provoking read.' Nataliya Deleva 'Rough speaks to how many women often feel after sexual encounters - violated but unsure of exactly why, and whether our feelings are valid. This book is excellent and demonstrates just how valid those feelings are.' Adele Walton, founder of Humanitarian Hotgirl

Rough: How violence has found its way into the bedroom and what we can do about it

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Square Peg

Poetry, prose, and essays to let you into one woman's life -- a searingly raw examination of topics most people avoid. Not easy subjects -- love, loss, sexual abuse, date rape, grief -- but real ones, told in pieces (thus the title). Broken Pieces is an award-winning book about relationships, a study of women, and a book with heart. Vastly different in tone from her previous essay collections A Walk In The Snark and The Mancode: Exposed, Broken Pieces is a collection of pieces inspired by life: love, loss, abuse, trust, grief, and ultimately, love again. While still non-fiction, best-selling Broken Pieces is not humor at all. In Thompson's most intensive work to date, she opens her soul and invites the reader in for a visit. Thompson goes into those long buried rooms we lock up deep inside and shares a bit of her soul. Broken Pieces is vulnerable, raw honesty, and no-holds-barred.

Broken Pieces

Booktrope

Lisa Hagan Books (May 30, 2016)

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