When struck by a bolt of lightning jagged and blue, the ticking clock of Miratambo has seemed to have stopped at 3:02! Nestled in the valley of The Great Perkkapurple Way, and built where it stands, not another can be found in any other land. But who will save the clock that seems to have stopped? Who, from where, and why?

An illustrated fantasy for children, Miratambo Moonsong is a magical and uniquely told story about the clock of "Miratambo." Struck by a bolt of lightning at 3:02, the clock of Miratambo has stopped ticking! What will the Zinkle Quinkles of the town do? The Kind Grand Baron who gave the clock to the town many blue moons ago sees what happens and sends a comet to the clock to save it from being silenced forever. When the moon is over "Grand Shiloh Rise," will the clock come to life again with music and light and sound?

Aspiring young Chinese immigrant Gigi O survives by working as a stripper, but she strives for true success in the U.S. real-estate industry. Navigating this highly competitive business is tough, especially when her only support comes from the deeply flawed man she loves and her old cohorts from the strip club. Issues of betrayal and trust, loyalty and commitment complicate her goals even as one lesbian friend adds new dimensions to her understanding of love versus desire. Then the market crashes and financial turmoil threatens to rob Gigi O of all she has achieved. Can she find new ways to chase her dreams—and still manage to keep her clothes on? Or might she find a better reason to take them off? Girl Wears Those Shoes is a tale of love and power, the story of one woman who wants to make the world her own—if only she can figure out how.

Prepare to think as you explore these wildly disparate literary short stories by author, composer, and producer Stephen Geez. Avoiding any single genre, this collection showcases Geez’s storytelling from southern gothic to contemporary drama to coming-of-age, humor, sci-fi, and fantasy—all finessed to say something about who we are and what we seek. Some of these have been passed around enough to need a shot of penicillin, others so virgin they have never known the seductive gaze of a reader’s eyes. So when life’s currents get to pulling too hard, don’t fight it, just open the book and discover nineteen new ways of going with the flow, because NOW more than ever Comes this Time to Float.

Surprising Insights, Many Laughs, and a Tear or Two Every person has a private life and a secret self. This is true of those we know and people we only know because they are famous. Discover fascinating, intimate, clever, witty, poignant, insightful tales from a diverse roster of notable women who dare reveal both the unknown and the previously undisclosed. But these are not gossipy tales—no. They are personal, anecdotal, always-meaningful stories for quiet reading, sharing aloud, even performing from the stage. Illustrated with whimsical portraits that capture these remarkable celebrities at their best,Whoopi Likes Her Bacon Crispy is offered in laminate hardcover, soft, and digital editions. Come away with a richer appreciation of these talented women, and smile for permitting them to entertain you in unexpected and delightful ways.

Icicle presents hard science fiction at its best as humanity enters space, facing enemies both at home and amid the stars.

In this collection of charming personal essays, you'll find tales of her favorite book haunts - neighborhood book swaps, school libraries, city shops, and roads piled high with what else but books! - woven into book reviews of her most highly esteemed treasures.