Inspirational Fiction

Judith Vander Wege found that, when going through emotionally difficult situations, it helped her feel better to write a poem or song, which was also usually a prayer. After discovering many Christian periodicals would buy and publish these poems, she decided to gather them together in a book.

Sebastian, a lonely seventeen-year-old, is suffocating under his dominant father’s control. In the ten years since his mother passed away, his father has kept him “safe” by barely allowing him out of their apartment. Sebastian’s secret late-night subway rides are rare acts of rebellion...

A stirring, inspiring book with the power to change the way we understand and communicate with our dogs. Few people are more qualified to speak about the abilities and potential of dogs than Jennifer Arnold, who for the past twenty years has trained service dogs for people with physical...

Christina Rossetti’s poetry has never disappeared from view. Critical interest in her poetry swelled in the final decades of the twentieth century, a resurgence largely impelled by the emergence of feminist criticism; much of this commentary focuses on gender issues in her poetry and on Rossetti as a woman poet. Collected here are 16 of her most beautiful, haunting, and renowned poems.

Some girls disappear into dangerous darkness. Others claw their way out of betrayal and toward the light. Fleeing from an abusive home, Ashlynn finds friends in an unlikely bunch of characters—until a friend's parent discovers her living in their treehouse. With nowhere to go, she lands on the streets and quickly finds herself in danger, wishing she'd never left home.

A debut family novel about four sisters growing up on the campus of the underfunded state mental hospital where their strong-willed mother serves as head of psychiatry. A richly moving story of sisterhood, loyalty, and mental health in America. The Cross sisters have lived their entire lives on...

From Eileen Garvin, nationally bestselling author of The Music of Bees and Crow Talk, a heartwarming new story that returns to the vibrant world of beekeeping in a small Oregon town Beekeeper Jake Stevenson should be celebrating. His fledgling honey farm has been inundated with orders. Instead...

An enchanting collection of stories from the heartland of India Ruskin Bond’s simple characters, living amidst the lush forests of the Himalayan foothills, are remarkable for their quiet heroism, courage and grace, and age-old values of honesty and fidelity. Residents of nondescript villages...

At its heart, Parade is a meditation on belonging: on the occasional yearning to be seen within a wider society while also holding close the intimate truths that make us who we are. The poems bear witness to the joys and burdens of history, the weight of expectation, and the liberating power of self-acceptance. They recall the carnivals of childhood, the rhythm of drums and voices, the bonds of kinship, and the resilience found in love and loss.

Onna in Bloom is a deeply personal and powerful reflection of the many experiences that have shaped me, strengthened me, and allowed me to blossom into the most authentic and empowered version of myself. Through these verses, I share moments of love, heartbreak, growth, and spiritual awakening, each one playing a role in helping me bloom into the person I was always meant to be.

Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring verses of Aubrey E. Drummond’s second poetry collection, Eating ‘Round the Toilet Stool. Following the success of Boy, Kant You Read, Drummond continues to captivate with his poignant reflections on love, life, grief, and death. Experience the world through the eyes of a black man, as he weaves tales of reality and fantasy into a tapestry of emotions. Don’t miss this journey into the heart of life’s complexities.

Words are so important in our lives. The words we speak to others, or the words spoken to us are powerful tools that can chart the path we travel. This is true of both positive and negative words. Words can bow us down or lift us up. Our words are a product of our thinking and a consequence of how we see ourselves and how we engage the world around us. This book of poetry is a collection of fourteen poems designed to change our thinking and the words we speak to ourselves and to others. It is my hope that this book of poetry speaks to you in a unique and compelling way.

A Taste of Poetry is a heartfelt collection of poems that beautifully blend the warmth of Southern comfort food with the richness of life's experiences. Each poem captures the essence of home, tradition, and the simple joys found in a well-prepared meal. From the golden crunch of fried chicken to the sweet indulgence of homemade cobblers, Brown's words evoke the nostalgia of family gatherings, and the love poured into every dish.

These poems are a reflection of some of the thoughts that crossed my mind in my mid 30s. They changed as I was changing and growing. Some of the poems are an appreciation of beauty, some are an internal dialogue, some are an advice to myself, some have an inherent rhythm and tune to them, you can sing them as songs and dance to their tune, some are stray thoughts and profound truths, capturing eternal wisdom. I enjoyed them and that's the reason I wanted to share with kindred spirits. If your heart resonates with any poem, it is a divine accident.

Words have magical power and meaning. And, when combined with a loving heart and caring mind, they can brighten our todays and tomorrows. These original poems, spoken through the voices of friends, are a reflection of such things.

A poem about the cubist painter of the last Century (20th). He was a surrealist artist, and in his earlier works painted in the neoclassical. Born in Spain, he escaped Franco's regime by being in exile in France. Some of his cubist art may have been influenced by his knowledge of the atrocities committed during the Spanish Civil war, especially in his Masterpiece Guernica. A lot of his Art is treasured Worldwide, and many of his paintings fetch huge sums at auction.

The Walking Conjure Woman details a spiritual gifted woman being put out and told to walk in the streets when men are done using her for their entertainment.

Safia Hussein Guerras' book, O.N.E: Opportunities Never End, is a profound exploration of the human experience, woven through a rich tapestry of philosophical musings and poetic reflections. The narrative delves deep into the essence of what it means to be human, contemplating the intricacies of love, pain, faith, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. At the heart of Guerras' work lies a poignant understanding of life's dualities and the constant search for meaning in a world fraught with contradictions.

When the Father asked, "Do you want to write?", the invitation was presented, and the response was a resounding "Yes!" This book offers a unique opportunity to glimpse into the Father's heart, as the author put pen to paper, often unsure of what would come forth.

In the quiet corners of life, love often speaks the loudest. Through shared mornings, held hands, unspoken forgiveness, and the simple act of staying—this collection is a celebration of marriage, the journey of happiness, and the beauty found in everyday life. These poems are meant to be lived in, breathed in, and returned to again and again.