Sankara Olama-Yai's debut collection serves as a beautifully-written tribute to his father and a welcome entry into his unique style of poetry, as he explores themes of war, depression and African pride.

Ebony wings take me on a strange voyage

Literature & Fiction

Olama-Yai, Sankara

Poetry

Vital Narrative Press

Small Nights Gospel

Gsoell

Terry Clark in None but the Righteous is a haunting bluesman, as righteous church member, r&b singer and young noisemaker. His selection of short stories explores the width and breath of humanity on Chicago's Westside. Terry Clark offers us real laughter, deep sorrow, rage and trouble in mind. And he does it artfully. He is a master storyteller, original, honest, knowledgeable and wise. And you better know it. -- Professor Angela Jackson

None But The Righteous

Clark, Terry

United States

Journey to Ghana centers around a mother who is traveling across the United States in a post-apocalyptic world. The mother recently discovered there is a safe haven in Ghana and a boat that comes once a year that will take her there. With four children in tow, she has a few months to travel on foot across country to arrive at the location prior to the boat's departure. With many twists and turns, the story follows the family closely as they have multiple encounters with others possessing special abilities. Unlike "Journey to Ghana," each of the additional four stories takes place pre-apocalypse while the only aspect connecting them is the "humans".

Journey To Ghana and Other Stories

Àse, Chi Chavanu

Set against the backdrop of Memphis, Malone begins attending group therapy in an effort to deal with the murder of his mentor and father-figure, Dr. Anthony. At the same time, London is trying to put her life back together after her boyfriend leaves to start a relationship with the woman he impregnated during his infidelity. And Gavin is just trying to get by while dealing with the pressures of his job as well as his girlfriend who is looking for a ring. A Collection of Echoes chronicles the lives of these three Memphians as they combat with life, loss and love.

A Collection of Echoes

ghdos

On The Nine is a collection of short stories based on the neighborhood where Tony Bowers spent his most meaningful years. The Nine refers to the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the south side of Chicago near 79th Street and it is there that Bowers sets his scenes as they jump through time from the late 70's to present day. Each story teaches a valuable lesson complete with rich, complex characters that speak to the author's understanding of the human condition. While The Nine can be a tough place to live in, it becomes apparent that even its most colorful characters only want a more beautiful life. And for most of them, they're willing to do whatever it takes to get it - even if they're not sure what the next day may hold for them and the people they love.

On The Nine

Bowers, Tony

After discovering the body of Father Pantone, Detective Frank Calhoun embarks on a journey to chase down clues that will reveal the murderer’s treacherous intentions. Along the way, he must deal with his own demons such as his father’s incarceration as well as his former partner’s mysterious death. With the walls closing in around him, Frank must discover the murderous plot before it’s too late.

Only The Holy Remain

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Ball, Alverne

Mystery

In a sea of lovelorn poets, Adrien Julious stands head and shoulders among the best. With each poem, she begins to weave her words together with a single line, and when the piece is complete, she has created a whole new fabric for it to stand against. Brownish Green Female Sheep examines many different facets of love and digs into the subject with a sincere conviction. Julious has an incredible ability to translate such a complex subject into an intricate network of beautiful words that everyone can relate to.

Brownish Green Female Sheep

Julious, Adrien

Summer Camp Is Cancelled

Campos, Darlene

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