Other Publications
Lemonade and Rumors, by Julie Ann Cook
Published by: Thrift Press
ISBN: 0-9743410-6-1, $7.00
This incredible mix of poetry is a collection to be enjoyed by all, as Julie gives her best answer to the question, “is it real or is it fiction?” The answer, most certainly, doesn’t matter, as Julie’s poetry leads us through a series of life’s major questions and responds with the human, introspective — and, ultimately, personal — answers … and more questions. Great kudos to Julie for such a wonderful collection. To order, just click on the cover image at left, which will take you to Paypal.
Scattered, Smothered, and Covered, by Bob Strother
Published by: Main Street Rag Publishing Company
ISBN: 978-1-59948-276-7, $13.00 (on MSR website)
From Alabama to California, Detroit to New Orleans, Bob presents a feast of themes, settings, and characters. These stories cover it all—sex, drugs, innocence, war, greed, love, death, and even rock and roll. Bob’s main course of steady tension and ironic humor allow us to savor each story, even if we do occasionally have an uneasy aftertaste. Protagonists (and antagonists) range from troubled adolescents to grotesque capitalists. These scattered characters often follow dark paths—and find even darker truths. Some chase fame, some seek comfort, others struggle for understanding. Often smothered in conflict, the main characters rarely swallow their refection, but the reader enjoys a whole dinner of Bob’s uncanny perception and keen description.
Order your copy of Bob Strother’s short fiction collection through MSR’s Online Bookstore: http://www.mainstreetrag.com/store/NewReleases.php.
Punching Through the Egg of Space, by Richard Allen Taylor
Published by: Main Street Rag Publishing Company
ISBN: 978-1-59948-238-5, 44 pages, $12.00 (on MSR website)
Whether impishly playful or starkly candid, these poems are always grounded in imagery that exposes essential truths and discerning wisdom. This collection weighs vulnerability and innocence with courage and guile. Richard gives us quintessential honesty and humility. We sail on metaphors and similes to navigate uncharted realizations.
Order your copy of Richard Allen Taylor’s poetry collection through MSR’s Online Bookstore: http://www.mainstreetrag.com/store/books.php.
Floating a Full Boat, by Anne M. Hicks
Published by: Main Street Rag Publishing Company
ISBN: 978-1-59948-216-3, $12.00 (on MSR website)
This author exhibits an unrelinquishing attention to words and syllables to unearth the meaning for each poem’s character. Meanwhile, the photo graphy delivers a crisp flavor, unexpected delights, and layers of discoveries. The meticulous pairings of photo graphs with poems adds to the experience of the collection—for each poem and as a whole.
Order your copy of Anne M. Hick’s poetry and photography collection through MSR’s Online Bookstore: http://www.mainstreetrag.com/store/books.php.
