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Books
when the only light is the moon
Set in a charming Greek village, When the Only Light is the Moon follows two sisters and their daughters as they navigate journeys of self-discovery through the unexpected help of strangers. The crystal blue Mediterranean skies and silvery olive groves provide a magical backdrop for this lively story of romance, realization, and renewal.
When the Only Light is the Moon is the winner of the 2024 International Impact Award for Contemporary Fiction.
greek lessons
Part biography, part memoir, Greek Lessons is a stunning work of nonfiction that explores the influence of the Greek culture on five generations of Greek women. From a small village in Greece to the steel city of Pittsburgh, the story of Rita's family spans generations, coming full circle as she returns to her ancestral homeland to uncover the voices and memories left behind.
Short Stories and essays
fatal Introductions
A Whisper in the Dark (Fiction)
Fatal Introductions is a collection of 20 mystery and thriller short stories written by 21 authors. With each short, you'll be introduced to the main characters featured in their own novel
The Tyranny of bacon: Pure Slush Vol 18
Six Degrees of Entertainment (Fiction)
The Tyranny of Bacon features 90 writers taking on the joys, sorrows, humor, and complexity of bacon in poetry and prose.
100 Lives: Pure Slush Vol 20
Margaret Reed (Non-Fiction)
An anthology of 50 stories and 50 poems celebrating life in many forms. The collection was published as a celebration of Pure Slush’s 10th anniversary and Bequem Publishing’s 100th book, with contributions from 102 writers exploring diverse life experiences, perspectives, and voices.
Wild Crone Wisdom
Salsa (fiction)
Wild Crone Wisdom is a captivating anthology of poetry and stories that celebrates the crone by embracing the complexity, ambiguity, and wisdom of aging.
Mani Lit Fest 2025
This 2025 Mani Lit Fest winning short story, Waiting for Sophia, captures as a young girl observes an ordinary summer morning that slowly reveals the quiet, complicated lives of the adults around her.
