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Delta, Pennsylvania around 1944 by Beth Rodgers 

         POEM

This poignant poem captures the essence of loss from the perspective of a mother and a town. Set in World War II America.

For Kosovo! by Stanley Bubien    

                                  SHORT STORY

Step into the mind of a young man asked to carry out an unspeakable act, all in the name of nationalism in this short but powerful story set in 1914 Yugoslavia.

Exeter Burning by Steven Till      

                                   SHORT STORY

The sheriff of Exeter believes he is called to solve a crime at the cathedral, but intead uncovers a plot for a grab at power. This short story is set in England, 1399.

Abit Omen by Joseph Manning     

                                 SHORT STORY

The Emporer Diocletian has mandated laws that include the conduct of the vestal virgins as they struggle for control of the empire. Will one young man be caught in their play for power? Rome, 250 AD is the setting for this short story.

The Sea King: A Book Review by Tammy McQuoid     

        BOOK REVIEW

Read a review of the historical account of the life and travels of Sir Francis Drake as written by famed author and historian Albert Marrin. Editor's Choice for juvenile non-fiction.

Mary, Queen of Scots and the Murder of Lord Darnley: A Book Review by Katherine Shuff

BOOK REVIEW

Famed historicist Alison Weir recounts the saga of Mary, Queen of Scots, cousin to Elizabeth I, and her tempestuous first marriage to the scoundrel Darnley in this readable volume. Read the book review here, then go straight to Amazon.com to purchase this Editor's Choice recommended book.

Sarum: A Book Review by R. Scot Johns

BOOK REVIEW

Edward Rutherfurd's first, but certainly not his best, novel traces 2000 years of history with the original settlement of the island of England, Sarum, as the geographic anchor for the plot. The scope of Rutherfurd's prodigious knowledge is apparent in all his novels and nowhere it is more clear than in Sarum. Read the book review here of this Editor's Choice selection.  

Lonesome Valley by Margaret Shauers   

        A SHORT STORY FOR YOUNG READERS

A young girl and her sister find life on the Kansas prairie lonely until a new arrival joins them in this charming tale of settlement set in America, 1845.

Alone Beyond Cuba by Alex Alexi          

                         SHORT STORY

Two brothers leave their home in Greece to start a new life in America, but without proof of citizenship, they become children without a country. This short story is set amidst the dangers of their adopted home of Cuba, 1934.

As Close as Blood by Frency Gumshoe                            

SHORT STORY

The dangers of battle surround two friends in this story set in World War II.

Flea by Beth Rodgers                                                         

 SHORT STORY

Little Flea is slight of body but quick of mind. His deafness does not prevent him from seeing that his new stepfather is a dangerous man. How can a child of 10 protect his family home and his mother from a man with plans of his own? Read this short story set in the post-Napoleonic era in Dover, England.

A Confessional Story by Janet Jones Bann                      

SHORT STORY

What is a girl to do when she realizes her mother is that awful word--a floozie? Join Callie on her first adventure in this short story set in Depresion-era Arkansas, 1933.

Editors Note: [Disclaimer] This journal is being created as a graduate project for a Creative Writing Workshop whose focus is an exploration of the business of publishing. All material published on this blog is the sole property of the authors who indiviually retain the ownership of their intellectual property. All material contained herein is governed by laws established under U.S. Copyright. All general blog contents are copyrighted 2011 by the editor, Beth Rodgers.