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Under a Sunflower Moon covers memories of The Cherokee Trail of Tears from 1838 up to modern times of Cherokee life in Oklahoma. Stories and poems share personal experiences of joy, sorrows, beliefs, ways of life and death, and survival. With a deep spiritual guidance, Jackie Kraft beautifully presents her memories through stories and poems.

Ruth, a young woman struck by a heartbreaking loss, joins other residents in a wildly different Pacific Northwest community. Coastal View homeowners include Kevin, a young tech professional from the east coast wondering why he really moved across the country; Lou and Loretta, retirees who sold their waterfront home to start a new chapter; Champ, an often-misunderstood young man still finding his way in the aftermath of his mother's death; and Evan, who shares a family tragedy with Ruth. The residents cautiously connect with their new neighbors while closely guarding individual secrets. These connections prove lifesaving when a serial killer emerges in their midst. ¿"Among the Bones is a compelling murder mystery, a subtle comedy involving a cast of unforgettable characters, a meditation on profound loss and its long-tail effects, a story about a community of exiles living in a cemetery who have found their own strange redemption." -Carol LaHines, author of Someday Everything Will All Make Sense and The Vixen Amber Halloway

Ten-year-old Lily lives in a serene village in Northern Thailand, however, her life is anything but peaceful. Her sister torments her, and the boys bully her relentlessly about her disability. She is nothing like Jasmine, who helps their mother make beautiful bead bracelets. No, not with her abnormal hand. Lily yearns to be normal and wishes she can help her family. One rainy afternoon, Lily is caught in a storm and seeks shelter in the forest. She wakes to discover a sacred white elephant under the golden rain tree and names him Rambu. A special friendship blossoms between Lily and Rambu and through their bond, Lily learns to let go of her insecurities, thus turning her adversities into strengths. When the boys discover Lily's relationship with Rambu, they threaten to have him captured by the police and turned over to the king. Lily must draw upon her courage to stand up to the bullies and find a way to protect her magical elephant before it is too late.

Anna Lee is an anxious 17-year-old whose life is stuck, largely because of her strained relationship with her mother Jacqueline, a quirky recovering alcoholic who is now addicted to coffee. The two take a road trip to explore independent coffee shops along the east coast, but Jacqueline's real agenda is an opportunity to reveal a series of disturbing family secrets-a fatal drunk driving accident, an abusive parent, and her mother's betrayal of a woman Anna Lee holds dear. "As Donna Stramella strengthens Anna Lee's voice and probes her choices, readers receive a realistic story of an entire family struggling to recover not just from alcoholism, but the codependent pattern it creates. ...thoroughly engrossing and hard to put down." Midwest Review"Coffee Killed My Mother is a wonderfully written tale about a mother-daughter journey. Stramella's novel shows an admirable level of professionalism with its characters and settings, and promises great things for the first-time author." Nancy Stancill, Author of Saving Texas and Winning Texas"Written in Anna Lee's seventeen-year-old voice, Stramella's writing is superb, her characters fully developed and relatable, her settings of small-town eastern seaboard America realistic. Easily one of the best novels I've read this year, I look forward to reading more of Donna Stramella's work." Toni Morgan, Author of Patrimony and Queenie's Place. "Stramella does a wonderful job of doling out Jacqueline's persona from behind a curtain of secrets and half-truths that drives the story's pacing to its unexpected conclusion." James White, Author of Ransoms are for Amateurs and Helen and her Brothers

There are pieces of meI know you wouldn't likeif you saw themin the daylight. This line from a poem in Mason Borth's first book, Holding the World Inside, captured my heart.Mason is a eighteen-year-old new poet. Her book is more than a collection of teenage poems. She writes her intense emotional poetry with the passion of a fierce soul. It is a powerful look into the personal creations of a young woman unhesitatingly sharing herself in the form of poetry. PoetJulane The Shadow Cast, Finalist in the Oklahoma Book Awards Living in the Layers

**Trigger Warnings ** Please note this book contains scenes depicting rape and physical abuse. There are themes of addiction and suicide, domestic violence, bigamy, and eating disorders. This may trigger survivors of abuse, addiction, and sexual violence/molestation.**A young woman is born into a world of deception. Her rage pulls her down a path of destruction with one goal in mind-tear down all the men who did her wrong. One man wants to save her from a life of dysfunction and vengeance but can she trust him?The Copper Phoenix is one woman's fight to rise above the abuse and find healing through the pain. The story is based on true events lived by the co-author, Lynn Thomas, and initially ghostwritten by Amy M. Le.Claire Anne Baker is a precocious redhead whose early childhood is full of adventure. Her father is her world and they spend four years together on road trips, meeting interesting people, and performing gigs at various establishments.The older she gets the darker her world becomes. Claire discovers she was kidnapped by her father before her first birthday and her parents, collectively, have over thirty children with multiple partners. Growing up in an abusive, dysfunctional home turns Claire's life upside down. Her childhood is stripped from her at the tender age of eleven. Gone is the carefree, trusting little girl who can talk to strangers and win their hearts with her smile and wit.Her dad has a rotating door of female visitors, abusive wives, and dangerous male predators who wreak havoc on Claire's struggle to be a normal kid. She becomes withdrawn and rebellious and turns to self-destructive agents to numb the torment.The downward spiral leads Claire to Wally who aids in her recovery. A friendship unexpectedly blossoms and with his love, support, and encouragement, Claire learns to let go, to breathe, and to end the habitual cycle of shame and guilt that plagues her."The Copper Phoenix" is an extremely powerful story of one woman's journey through abuse. I can't imagine the challenge of writing a story with such detail and depth as Claire's story, yet Le captures the heart-wrenching details beautifully; moving the reader to tears. While this book does explore some very deep themes, "The Copper Phoenix" is a must-read for 2023.-Jesica Fuller Owens, Beta Reader & Book Enthusiast#WomensFiction #basedonatruestory #BasedOnTrueEvents #thecopperphoenix #autofiction #strongwomen #rapesurvivor #childhoodtrauma #substanceabuse #reallifeIn The Copper Phoenix, Claire Baker is taken from her mother by her narcissistic father. At first her life is fun and she is the darling of the trucking set. But as her father leaps from one marriage to another, Claire is abused, neglected, and raped multiple times. Her life spirals out of control with no help from her family. Her experiences are beyond horrific, but her resiliency and desire to overcome is incredible. This is a sensitive, horrifying look at a child who lived through unspeakable evil and rose like a phoenix. Well written and riveting reading."-Susan Kite, Multi-Genre Author! Fantasy, Science Fiction, Historical, Adventure, Children's, Young Adult & Adult

In 1776, Daniel Barton's trading business has been ruined by the war with the British, and their blockade of his hometown, New York City. Nearly broke, he has been deemed unacceptable by the parents of the girl he loves, Rose Post. When General Benedict Arnold offers a chance at payment and a letter of marque if he'll help defend Lake Champlain against a British incursion, Daniel decides to take a chance and become a privateer. He'll raid British ships for the cause of freedom, and love.