This compilation is a labor of love, creative unrest, and the result of my need to add to thecollective, artistic energy of the universe in written word. It's also meant to be a tangibleshow of appreciation for all the time, energy, blood, sweat, and tears spent on my behalf --by all of those in my life -- to mold me into who and what I am today.

In Benediction for a Black Swan, Mimi Zollars explores the topics of childhood, children, marriage and divorce, alcoholism, and the sensual world in a series of edgy, seductive, irreverent, and ethereal poems. Incorporating elements of magical realism, Zollars’ sexy, darkly beautiful works embrace the miraculous as ordinary—and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Seven superb short stories from the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is coming soon to Netflix! Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A clever mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer. With Roald Dahl, you can never be sure where reality ends and fantasy begins. "All the tales are entrancing inventions." —Publishers Weekly

This is a book of very beautifully written poetic stories. Jerry "Kisu" Swan Harris radiates a very commanding appearance, standing six feet five inches tall and wearing his years very well. He has his own unique style of writing his poems are stories that will take you on a journey be it good, bad or indifferent; in love or out of love. Some poems will make you laugh, some will make you cry. Then there are those that will make you long for that lost love from your yesteryears. Others will simply make you stop and think—hmmmm. So fasten your seatbelt, sit back, relax and take this exciting reading journey on the highways of written words paved thru highs and lows by my poet friend, Jerry “Kisu” Swan Harris. Believe me, you won’t regret it! Mary Ella (Smith) Butler ..Editor