A frustrated muse unwittingly casts a spell that materializes her in mortal form—right in front of her latest ungrateful charge. Alexandra has had it with the arrogant, unappreciative humans she is obligated to inspire. It's not a muse's job to invent ideas for them! When a flash of temper sends her own words through her latest charge's fingers, her connection to faerie is severed, entrapping her in mortal form. Surviving among the humans long enough to find her way home means relying on the mercy of her entitled, ungrateful assignment. Worse, she has to be nice to him. Even though her predicament is entirely his fault. With a looming deadline and a relentless case of writer's block, the last thing Brett needs is an uninvited houseguest. Especially one who appeared in his office out of nowhere with an amnesiac act that rings false from the get-go. But what's he supposed to do—throw her out on the street? Alexandra upends his routine and steals his writing time. But the sparks between them ignite his imagination, and soon she's all he can think about. "Allie and Brett are captivating and their chemistry is magnetic. The story is sweet, magical, and marvelously twisty." —Lightning City Book Reviews Mortal Musings is a steamy fish-out-of-water paranormal romance, where forced proximity helps turn enemies to lovers. Happily Ever After guaranteed. Download today and let the binge reading begin!

For many of us, cancer is an inescapable reality. It is estimated that one in two people will be affected by the disease during their life. ‘Mortal Musings: Waiting for Dawn’ is a moving, thought-provoking and intensely personal account of one man’s journey. In October 2016 my indigestion turned out to be cancer. A few days later, the news got worse when it was discovered my cancer was not only rare and incurable, but it was Stage IV and I likely had only a few months to live. A death sentence like that naturally makes you think about your own mortality and what lies beyond. But I was not about to give in to the inevitable. I refused to believe in a no-win scenario. People say it is always darkest before the dawn, so I set about waiting for the sunrise. Being impatient, I did everything I could to hurry it along. Mortal Musings is about my fight -- physically, mentally and spiritually. It is about hope, faith and denial, how the cancer impacted my life and the lives of those around me, my treatments and the emotional struggle I endured. But it also delves into speculation about what lies ahead, beyond this mortal coil. That I am still here, three years later, is a miracle. That I am now cancer free is even more amazing. As Jimmy Valvano said, “don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” And I didn’t. **** “A must-read for anyone affected by this life-changing disease.” – Bethan White, Fade “A powerful testimony of how all of us must accept our own mortality.” – Richard Denham, Arthur: Shadow of a God

Twilight ... A star seems to slip secretly over the mountain. A river sings a new song of never-before and always. You look into the eye of a deer and see the whole forest, a star on each tree. It could be morning. It could be night. The push is over. At last you remember whose you are.

A radically new interpretation of two medieval Icelandic tales, known as the Vinland sagas, considering what the they reveal about native peoples, and how they contribute to the debate about whether Leif Eiriksson or Christopher Columbus should be credited as the first "discoverer" of America.

A collection of bite-sized story breaks for readers on the go!

You Are More than Your Illness Magickal Practices and Stories from a Witch Who Knows What You're Going Through Your condition may always be with you, but so will your magick. This book is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with chronic or invisible illness. Through personal stories and hands-on magick, Danielle Dionne guides your journey of self-discovery. She shows you how to incorporate spellcraft, healing, self-care, and confidence-building practices into your own unique process. Chronically Magickal presents techniques that help boost your energy, mood, and vision for your future. While it can't cure your illness, this book teaches you how to accept help from others, grow around grief, pace yourself according to the spoon theory, and more. You'll also learn how to work with stone, plant, and animal allies. From energy clearing to spirit communication, Danielle covers every aspect of staying magickal and manifesting change for the better. Foreword by Amy Blackthorn, author of Blackthorn's Botanical Magic

Musings is a collection of short, easy-reading essays dealing with the challenges of life. Do we take certain beliefs for granted? Are our beliefs distorted by hand-me-down thinking? How can we respond to others with love, acceptance, and compassion? Poetry and humor are interspersed throughout this book's invitation to contemplate a deeper spiritual awareness. If the Beatitudes in the Bible were rewritten today, would we find this one: "Blessed are they whose plans have been foiled, for they shall be given the opportunity to see the world anew"? Readers are suggested to pick one essay a day. Reflect on the deeper messages and chuckle with the lighter moments while you consider choices that can lighten the load of living.

This book revolves around the confessional poetry genre of English literature and it presents an insightful analysis of poems by Sylvia Plath and Kamala Das. The confessional elements elaborated upon by these authors mirror their respective cultural identities and personal turmoil in their lives. The discerning reader will appreciate their contributions in reference to their varied background and identities, which significantly shaped their thoughts and personalities to give a thrust to the ideas of feminism and confessionalism.

"A quick and adorable read." —Raven Bookstore manager Mira has a super cute new neighbor. Too bad his first impression of her was as a babbling spaz. But Mira has plenty to keep her distracted in putting together one of her favorite events of the year: the store's upcoming Whedon Night. Jordan is new in town, and already he's sick of his empty apartment and lonely takeout dinners. His new neighbor might be a little weird, but her company would still be better than another night alone. Probably. -- The Whedonite is a sweet short story of geeky love.