Paper Dreams brings together a conversation that has engaged passionate editors, writers and readers for more than 150 years - how literary magazines continue to stand the test of time by advancing the state of literature and molding the roots of American culture. This illustrated edition covers the history of the American literary magazine from its pre-origins - as far back as late 17th Century France - to its future and speculative forms. The anthology features essays and interviews by and with literary icons (Pierre Bayle, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Harriet Monroe and Ezra Pound) and contemporaries (Frederick Barthelme, T.C. Boyle, Roxane Gay, Herbert Leibowitz, Rick Moody, Speer Morgan, Jay Neugeboren, Laura van den Berg and dozens of others).

Hope Davidson meets the man of her dreams, a man on a quest of his lifelong Paper Dream. In pursuit of his ambition, Winn Prichard wrestles with his feelings for Hope, a strong woman of faith. Dare he risk falling in love again? To take another chance at love, Winn loses sight of truth. His mistakes are too burdensome to reveal to her. Will his deceptions destroy her love for him? In 1928, running from failures of the past, Winston Prichard passionately pursues his goal of publishing his own newspaper. Will lack of money, unwise choices, and a weakness for alcohol push his Paper Dreams further from fruition? His continuing difficulties cast doubt about a relationship with Hope Davidson. Should he make her a part of his odyssey? Hope's love for Winn is all encompassing, and she shares his vision; however, discoveries of his transgressions plague her. Maybe her Papa was right when he warned, "If he's a skunk, I hope you see his stripe before it's too late." When each plan crumbles, Hope relies on her faith, yet she questions the wisdom of chasing the aspiration. Hope prays for a secure marriage without secrets. She wonders if desires are personal vanities or if they are placed in our heart by God for His divine purpose.

Paper Dreams is an unusual read, which plays with the reader’s emotions. It covers family sorrow, obsessions, inheritance, greed, dreams, nightmares, and attempted murder. But above all, it is a story of people’s lives, their loves and how they eventually overcome adversity.

Imagine your worst fears brought to some strange version of reality by some unknown darkness. All your memories of sunlight, friends, and family seem like an eternity behind you and all that you face now is the infernal darkness of eternity ahead of you. No friendly faces. No comforts. Only your fading memories linger in your mind amongst your fears and confusion.

Following the convening of Hong Kong International Poetry Nights 2011, The World of Words is a collection of selected works by some of the most internationally acclaimed poets today. The poem of "Paper Dreams" by Arkadii Dragomoshchenko (Russia) is finest contemporary poetry in trilingual or bilingual presentation.

Part memoir, part lies, this imaginative tale is a story about loving a woman made of paper, about the wounds made by first love and sharp objects.

Pregnant after an end of the world one-night stand with an old school friend, Lizzie is stuck in "The City," some of her chosen family of survivors want to stay, at least for the winter. As powers shift, and a bloodless coup occurs, Lizzie she escapes with Saj, the toddler she rescued from certain death and her friend, Rachael. When Saj and Rachael are captured, Lizzie's once again walks alone straight into the darkness.Now under house arrest at her father's, Lizzie's accused of aiding and abetting in the assassination of The City's benevolent leader Mr. Ray. Lizzie's already lost everyone she cared about once. Now she's lost two more of her family.In NO MAN'S LAND, Lizzie finds people to care for, and causes to fight for, but she still hasn't found the person she needs most. Herself.Ride shotgun while Lizzie fights to save her chosen family, navigating love, loss, as she searches for herself and the way home.