Bücher veröffentlicht von Page Turn Press

GREEN THUMBS BEWAREPlants are beautiful, peaceful, abundant, and life-sustaining...But what if something sinister took root in the soil, awakening to unleash slashing thorns, squeezing vines, or haunting greenery that lured you in? Perhaps blooms on distant planets could claim your heart, hitch a ride to Earth on a meteor, or simply poison you with their essence. Imagine a world where scientists produced our own demise in a lab, set spores free to infect, even bred ferns to be our friends only to witness the privilege perverted. When faced with botanical terror, will humanity fight to survive, or will they curl and wither like leaves in the fall?Read ten speculative tales ripe with dangerous flora to find out.Includes stories by:Alyssa BeattyKatie EssJon MierischJosephine QueenLisa FoxKatie JordanMelissa MendelsonAndrea GoyanAlex GrehyR.A. ClarkeForeword by: Holly Rae Garcia

Comedy is everywhere if you allow yourself to see it-to feel it. It can be subtle or overt, dark or joyous, adorable or cheeky. Such ageless versatility is beyond compare. Curated with that in mind, author R.A. Clarke proudly presents sixteen humorous stories to the world.Between these covers, you'll find short fiction in several genres. Each tale is infused with unique characters and comical situations, some rooted in reality, others certainly not. Flip the page and join a jewel heist executed by bumbling thieves at a gastronomy party, meet a lowly soul gifted the fantastical chance to redo an all-consuming moment of regret, or sweat alongside a father as he realizes his daughter is growing up too fast. Turn another page and you'll enjoy clowning around while meeting Mr. Right, then zoom in on a perfectly focused meet cute, or feel Mother Nature's wrath as a rebellious fishing excursion goes all kinds of wrong. There is something in this collection for everyone to enjoy, including eight never-before-seen stories. Allow yourself to be entertained and whisked away. Let humour in all its glorious forms tempt your lips to move. Don't fight the urge. Embrace it. Go ahead and let your lips twitch.

From the author of Oh, That's Good... you are cordially invited to peruse 52 more original speculative fiction prompts that are sure to inspire and spark the imagination. From dark to light, spaceships to fairytale creatures, and everything in between, there's a little something for everyone between the covers. You can zoom through the pages; take your time, pick and choose... or, if you're feeling brave, take the 52-Week Challenge. Whatever you do, have fun!Whether you're writing short or long fiction, in the home, class, or office, these prompts work for all manner of creative writing. Just spin, expand, elevate, and transform the concepts into your own, then jot down your shiny new plotlines in the handy note sections provided.So, are you ready to find inspiration and write that next great story?

Big things are happening in Little Springs...Everything about Oliver is small, from his footprint to his glasses, and trio of bullies never let him forget it. When Oliver receives his grandfather's old bike for his birthday, he rides tall for the first time. But the meanest bully in school doesn't like that at all. Oliver quickly finds himself challenged to a race. Now, he'll have to be bigger than he ever imagined in order to prove heroes come in small packages too.Hang out with Oliver, Austin, and Sue, as they experience excitement, setbacks, and adventure in this contemporary slice of life written for readers aged 7-10. The Big Ol' Bike is meant to be transitional between chapter books and middle grade novels, making it an equally enjoyable choice for readers who fly through the pages, or for those who enjoy taking it chapter by chapter. Themes of bullying, family, friendship, community support, and finding confidence are all explored.WARNING: Reading this book may cause an immediate and urgent need to ride your bike. Do not be alarmed. The feeling will pass... But don't let it.