Whether you’re a fan of “Beauty and the Beast” retellings, medieval fantasies in general, or just snarky and loveable heroines who know how to simultaneously cause trouble and get people out of trouble, “A Curse So Dark and Lonely” is a modern retelling for a modern audience. While much of the story still showcases everything that was enjoyable about the original tale, it also manages to subvert expectations and keep readers turning the pages for more.
— C.M.
She may be just a girl from Arizona, but this bench has a lot to offer in lessons of friendship, leadership, personal growth, and more!
— C.O.
For anyone who remembers my blog about how I write poetry (https://www.nocturnalmind.net/the-streetlight/limitation-in-poetry/): I’ve recently had an obsession with haikus. Both of these poems started out with a basic haiku format, which I later tweaked / stretched out slightly. The first poem was inspired by my joy in receiving fresh flowers (and my later despair), and the other was inspired by my Valentine <3 I'm debating putting together a chapbook in this style--maybe, in the style of "Roses," something about nature? — C.M.
Every February, most people turn their attention to the holiday with all the candied hearts and the expectations of either flowers or chocolates, or both. But starting February 1st and continuing throughout the month, every February of every year, is another celebration. It is one that has come and gone for decades over the course…