Pigs Is Pigs by Ellis Parker Butler is a funny story about a railway agent, Mike Flannery, who insists guinea pigs are livestock. He insists they are not pets, leading to a chaotic situation whereby two guinea pigs multiply like rabbits in his office. Overwhelming him with Next thing you know there are thousands of…
Pigs Is Pigs by Ellis Parker Butler is a funny story about a railway agent, Mike Flannery, who insists guinea pigs are livestock. He insists they are not pets, leading to a chaotic situation whereby two guinea pigs multiply like rabbits in his office. The number of cute little pigs is overwhelming. You can just…
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a short story originally published in 1892. It’s a feminist tale. Yes, they had feminist back in 1892. In fact, by then it was old hat. The story itself is a woman’s descent into psychosis while receiving a “rest cure” for nervous depression. The only problem is…
The Yellow Wallpaper is a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in 1892. When I tell people that this is one of the great and earliest Feminist stories, they say okay. When I tell them that it was written way back in 1892, they’re shocked. The story itself is about a woman’s descent…
We love great quotes, especially the ones you have to find yourself by actually reading a book, not just googling them. This particular passage is from Kurt Vonnegut’s 1965 novel, God Bless You Mr. Rosewater. Enjoy… ………………………………. He recalled what his favorite professor, Leonard Leech, once told him about getting ahead in law. Leech said…
by Philip Loyd… I’ll never forget the day She moved in. My neighbor from across the hall is new to the building; she moved in just thirty-six days ago. I remember exactly when that was because that was the day of the big Ancient Aliens marathon. I remember I was just getting home and she…
McFarland & Company Publishers USA – Non-fiction, General Interest, Pop Culture mcfarlandbooks.com mcfarlandbooks.com/author-resources proposals@mcfarlandpub.com McFarland & Co., one of the leading independent publisher of academic and general-interest, non-fiction books, is also well-known for its pop-culture titles. Founded in 1979, McFarland titles are known as adventurous in range and a reliable source. McFarland publishes 280 new…
#NationalIndieExcellenceAwards The National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA) recognize books that demonstrate excellence in form and content, celebrating self-published books. Deadline: March 31 Categories: 150+ categories to choose from Prizes: Cash prizes, sponsorship awards with professional development and marketing assistance, and Juror’s Choice awards with unrestricted funds for marketing and distribution For More Info: National Indie Excellence Awards The National…
Outpost19 USA – Novels, SS, Non-fiction, Memoir, Essays, Bio outpost19.square.site outpost19.square.site/about jon@outpost19.com Winner 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Award, Humor/Comedy category Outpost19 Books is a publisher of novels, memoirs, biographies, short fiction and essay collections. Outpost19 publishes a wide range of non-fiction and fiction, from traditional narratives to experimental work, including 5 LGBTQ titles exploring…
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson is one of the most well-known short stories ever. First published in The New Yorker in 1948, the story critiques blind adherence to tradition, conformity, and the dark side of human nature. The main character,Tessie Hutchinson, by her own family and neighbors, shows exactly how easily people can be convinced…
