Sailor to a Siren
Sailor to a Siren

Author: Zoë Sumra

Publisher: Elsewhen Press

Published: 2015-07-17

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1908168773

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Sailor to a Siren is a space opera novel with significant nods to the gangland thriller genre. When Connor and Logan Cardwain, a gangster’s lieutenants, steal a shipment of high-grade narcotics on the orders of their boss, Connor dreams of diverting the profits and setting up in business for himself. His plans encounter a hurdle in the form of Éloise Falavière, Logan’s former girlfriend, who has been hired by an interplanetary police force’s vice squad. Logan wants a family; Éloise wants to stop the drugs shipment from being sent to her home planet; Connor wants to gain independence without angering his boss. All of their plans are derailed, though, when they discover that the shipment was hiding a much deadlier secret – the prototype of a tiny superweapon powerful enough to destabilise galactic peace. Crime lords, corrupt officials and interstellar magicians soon begin pursuing them, and Connor, Logan and Éloise realise they have to identify and confront the superweapon’s smuggler in order to survive. But, when one by one their friends begin to betray them, their self-imposed mission transforms from difficult to near-impossible. Sailor to a Siren is a great debut from Zoë Sumra and establishes her as a name to watch in epic space opera. The depth of her characters, the breadth of her world-building, the ambition and longevity of her story-arcs spanning multiple generations of families, all make this a first step in what is likely to be a fascinating and enthralling universe. This is a universe that has more in common with The Galactic Milieu, Firefly or Babylon 5 than with Star Trek or Star Wars. These are stories that Zoë has been thinking about, preparing and crafting for many years; stories that deserve to be told, from a story-teller who deserves to be heard.

The Sailor and the Siren
The Sailor and the Siren

Author: Reina Torres

Publisher:

Published: 2019-04-08

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9781092675581

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As a child, Andrew Brooks was pressed into service on a merchant ship, but a boy who lacked sea legs was little use. Before they decided to throw him overboard, they discovered a talent worthy of a place on board. Little Andrew was a gifted musician. Now a man grown, he hears of a school that offers sailors a chance to better themselves and takes a chance to walk away from the high seas. Taking what he learns at the Sailor's Rest School, he finds a job managing the cargo on a steamboat working its way up and down the Mississippi River. Working aboard a steamboat named The Siren, Rosemary Tillman has worked her way up in the kitchen as an assistant to the cook, but every free minute she has is spent watching the shows in the concert room, dreaming of singing before adoring crowds and sharing her love of music. When her talent is discovered her world begins to change. Rosemary and Andrew begin to forge futures for themselves on the Mississippi, but like all bright stars in the sky there are clouds waiting to douse their light. Can these two glide along the river of life together, or will they run aground when trouble comes a calling?

Treasure, a Sailor's Siren (Large Print)
Treasure, a Sailor's Siren (Large Print)

Author: Bob Gebhardt

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-07-08

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1312335890

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A fellow approaches you and says, "I know where there is a sunken pirate treasure ship right here off the coast. Would you be interested in helping me for a fifty percent partnership?" He claims he heard a voice of a spirit asking for help and promises of great treasures. You dive on the site and find a large lump of corroded Spanish pieces of eight, worth many thousands. Dragging it up on deck you encounter a manifestation of a pirate spirit who spelled it out, no help, no treasure then he disappears along with the lump of ancient silver coins. Three individuals pool their funds to search a suspected underwater ancient treasure site and find more than they bargained for with a pirate's spirit demanding assistance in crossing over into a repentance afterlife. In assisting the spirits they find favor with other successful salvors and their allies, the US Navy who help keep them out of danger from modern day pirates and drug runners

And Then I Woke Up, Screaming
And Then I Woke Up, Screaming

Author: Dr. Peter J Ramos Jr

Publisher: Hous of Ibiko

Published: 2024-03-06

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13:

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Step into a world where the limits of reality are blurred in "And Then I Woke Up, Screaming," an eccentric collection of bizarre short stories. These tales, spanning different epochs, are interwoven by a common question that binds them together: "What is real?" Prepare to be enthralled by narratives that defy the conventional, as characters converse and confront the bizarre events that unfold within the unsettling pages of this collection. From the screams of a killer pancake to the bone-chilling dialogue of a world about to end, each story pushes the boundaries of the imagination, leaving readers questioning the very fabric of their reality. As you traverse through time and space within these tales, Dr. Peter Ramos Jr crafts an atmosphere of looming suspense, inviting readers to question their own perceptions and challenging the boundaries between the known and the inexplicable. "And Then I Woke Up, Screaming" is not merely a collection of short stories; it is a journey into the depths of the human psyche and the cosmic unknown. Each narrative, intricately connected to the overarching theme, beckons readers to contemplate the nature of fear, the fragility of reality, and the mysteries that lurk just beyond the edge of our understanding. This exploration of the unconventional will leave readers on the edge of their seats, pondering the thin line between nightmares and what lies underneath. Are these tales a manifestation of a cosmic horror being? Or do they serve as chilling reminders of the fragility of the human mind? Venture into the unknown with "And Then I Woke Up, Screaming" and discover the haunting truths that lurk within the shadows of the unimaginable.

Advanced Poetry
Advanced Poetry

Author: Kathryn Nuernberger

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2023-12-28

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1350224596

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A text for practiced poets, this book offers a springboard beyond the basics into more daring poetic traditions, experimentation and methods. It lays out the myriad conversations influencing contemporary poetics, paying attention to its roots in historical and theoretical thinking. With a focus on innovation and breaking established boundaries, Advanced Poetry introduces you to the poetics shaping the contemporary literary moment, first guiding you through the contexts and principles of these forms using a range of practical examples, before prompting you to pick up the pen yourself. Spanning decades and continents, and covering the rich field of poets writing today, this book shows how to read, explicate, and write poetry and includes discussion of: - received traditions and innovative forms - confessional and epistolary poetry - aesthetic experimentation with voice - methods and theories developed by early Surrealists -deep image and the poetics of spells - ecopoetics & poetry of place - writing the body based on queer theory and disability studies - docupoetics and lyric research - racial imaginaries and poetics of liberation - digital poetics - writing in community with other poets and collaborative, interdisciplinary projects - revision processes and putting together a collection or chapbook -advice on writing artist statements and other professional materials Bringing together a comprehensive craft guide with a carefully collated anthology showcasing the (existing) limits of what is possible in poetry, this text explores how poetry since the 20th century has embraced traditional structures, borrowed from other disciplines, and invented wildly new forms. With close readings, writing prompts, excerpts of interviews from key figures in the field and a supplementary companion website, this is the definitive text for any poet looking to continue their poetic journey.

Talmuda de-Eretz Israel
Talmuda de-Eretz Israel

Author: Steven Fine

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2014-07-28

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1614518513

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Talmuda de-Eretz Israel: Archaeology and the Rabbis in Late Antique Palestine brings together an international community of historians, literature scholars and archaeologists to explore how the integrated study of rabbinic texts and archaeology increases our understanding of both types of evidence, and of the complex culture which they together reflect. This volume reflects a growing consensus that rabbinic culture was an “embodied” culture, presenting a series of case studies that demonstrate the value of archaeology for the contextualization of rabbinic literature. It steers away from later twentieth-century trends, particularly in North America, that stressed disjunction between archaeology and rabbinic literature, and seeks a more holistic approach.

Siren's Silence
Siren's Silence

Author: Richard Quan

Publisher: Q Vision Press & Multimedia

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9780977740901

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New York City attorney Victor takes his Ukrainian-born former lover, Siren Myskina, for dead until he receives an unexpected phone call at work. Jolted by the voice from his past, Victor must unearth the true identity of the woman who had warned him to run when they made love for the first time. Siren's Silence portrays the tale of two young lovers whose relationship comes to an abrupt end shortly after their cross-country journey to Stillwater, Minnesota. Victor Frantiska - the handsome son of a four-star general - and Siren Myskina - a stunning mysterious green-eyed girl - are both freshmen at Duke when they first meet. Siren immediately captured Victor's heart. What strings their fate together is not Siren's beauty but her oddity of personality, a personality that spawns Victor's desperate attempts to root out the source of her elusiveness. This contemporary literary work, influenced by authors such as Thomas Wolfe and F. Scott Fitzgerald, weaves in lyrical elements to create a tapestry that narrates an intricate tale of love, lust, obsession and suspense that vividly reflects the reality of our time. It is for students, teachers, scholars, and avid readers of classic literary novels. The theme of this novel - love is war - serves as a reminder to all of us that love can bring peace, or it can bring terror, uncertainty, and unbearable pain.

Sailor Twain Or: The Mermaid in the Hudson, 10th Anniversary Edition
Sailor Twain Or: The Mermaid in the Hudson, 10th Anniversary Edition

Author: Mark Siegel

Publisher: First Second Books

Published: 2022-08-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1250829445

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The tenth anniversary edition of Mark Siegel's New York Times–bestselling "haunting Gilded Age graphic novel about love, lust, and mermaids." (The Today Show) When a riverboat captain rescues an injured mermaid from the waters of the busiest port in the United States, he unleashes a calamity that only true love—if such a thing is possible—could avert. A mysterious and beguiling love story with elements of Poe, Twain, Hemingway, and Greek mythology, Sailor Twain is a study in romance, atmosphere, and suspense.