How moving to see a group of writers pressing so relentlessly toward truth. The voices gathered here are by turns funny, searing, contemplative, and wildly imaginative, but they're all united by one thing: the urge to peel back the layers of everyday existence and find the sweet, the difficult, the beautiful reality at the heart of things. Listen to the voices of our writers telling their stories of courage, risk and revelation at Soundcloud.
_________________________________________ Pia Bernardino reviews Secret Histories on So Many Books, Here's Mine. |
Secret Histories: Stories of Courage, Risk, and Revelation
Step into the Secret Lives of 25 Writers . . and read of the intimate life events that make SECRET HISTORIES an unforgettable collection of stories. As each of these writers peels back layers of experiences either momentary or long-term, their individual stories form a powerful web of understanding, acceptance, and love.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPOTLIGHT ON: Cracker Jacks, Margaret Combs story about her relationship with her autistic brother in the 1950s deep south. Read it here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support Local Book Stores We are grateful to the local book stores in the Seattle area for hosting our readings and supporting local writers. We would also like to encourage our readers to support indie book stores in your area. What could be more magical than an afternoon spent in a real brick and mortar bookstore, lingering among the isles, fingering through book after book until you discover some must-have title. Vashon Bookshop: A Special Place For the last fourteen years, the Vashon Bookshop has been a welcoming haven for readers, writers, and book lovers of all ages and literary tastes. With its eclectic collection of new and “gently used” books, this Island favorite seems to have something for everyone. Owner, Nancy Katica and her staff could not be more helpful. Whether it’s giving directions to an island visitor, searching for obscure titles in the database, or suggesting a new author to a regular customer, the Vashon Bookshop staff create a relaxed, friendly, and knowledgeable atmosphere in which to browse. In addition, they regularly promote local as well as nationally recognized authors through their in-store readings. Most of us who live on Vashon think the island is a pretty special place and the Vashon Bookshop is one of the reasons. Take a closer look at http://www.vashonbookshop.com/ By: Catherine Johnson |