The thirteen stories in Marion Quednau’s collection are humorous as well as unsettling, and they definitely draw a reader in—sometimes to sympathize and sometimes because suspicion is aroused. And sometimes […]
the moon won’t be dared
Author: anne leigh parrishAnne Leigh Parrish’s first anthology, entitled the moon won’t be dared, is a beautiful collection of ponderings, noticings, and recollections from our ever changing modern world. The poet dispenses with […]
Ready from Within
Author: Septima Poinsette ClarkReady from Within—think about that title. It describes the core values of Septima Poinsette Clark. Nothing deterred her from her goal to educate fellow Black citizens and further their opportunity […]
Getting Off the Radiator: A Story of Shame, Guilt, & Forgiveness
Author: Dorothy PrestonI get excited at the prospect of a fresh read. When I spied this title, I immediately honed in on Dorothy Preston’s memoir. It is chocked with a full spectrum […]
Red List Blue
Author: Lizzy FoxI shape a lamp from hammered copper and place it in the space. I leave it with the switch clicked on and wait—sunlight pours onto the floor. All through the […]
Trusting the Gold: Uncovering Your Natural Goodness
Author: Tara BrachTara Brach’s new book, Trusting the Gold, is a hard-cover book beautifully color illustrated by Vicky Alvarez. Brach leads readers through three essential pathways: opening to the Truth of the […]







