Emmalee

*WINNER OF THE T. S. ELIOT PRIZE 2015* *WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES / PETERS FRASER + DUNLOP YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2015* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE FORWARD PRIZE FOR BEST FIRST COLLECTION 2015* There is a Chinese proverb that says: ‘It is more profitable to raise geese than daughters.’ But geese, like daughters, know the obligation to return home. In her exquisite first collection, Sarah Howe explores a dual heritage, journeying back to Hong Kong in search of her roots. With extraordinary range and power, the poems build into a meditation on hybridity, intermarriage and love – what meaning we find in the world, in art, and in each other. Crossing the bounds of time, race and language, this is an enthralling exploration of self and place, of migration and inheritance, and introduces an unmistakable new voice in British poetry.

An Amazon Kindle #1 selection for Mystery Thriller and Suspense.One Grand Ship. Two love affairs, decades apart. An idyllic summer resort town torn apart by class struggles, tragic loss, betrayal and murder. (Formerly published as "The Seasons of the EmmaLee".)Jonathan McKendry, the son of a local boatyard owner in a 1940's northern Michigan resort town, is falling in love with Emily Compton, the daughter of a wealthy family who summer in Charlevoix and own the grand ship, the EmmaLee. As class differences and family pressures threaten any hope of the relationship succeeding, a shocking crime shatters their dreams of being together and throws them into a desperate search for a brutal killer.In a parallel story in present-day, Sally Thomason, a descendant of the Compton's, is thrilled to join the Charlevoix community in welcoming back the family's old yacht, the EmmaLee after decades away. When she meets Alex Clark, the new owner of the ship, her life takes a drastic turn that threatens her current relationship and dredges up past memories of a tragic event that continues to haunt her. As Sally and Alex grow closer, they search for common ground to move beyond the past and build new lives together.The EmmaLee Affairs plays out against a beautiful scenic backdrop and compelling historical context while exploring the deep emotions of tragic love and loss, and the chilling effects of evil that often lie just beneath the surface of our fragile lives.Amazon Five Star reviews for The EmmaLee Affairs- "...an absolute delight!"- "...the perfect summer read!"- "... beautifully written!"Praise for Michael Lindley novels"... Lindley is a masterful storyteller, effortlessly moving between past and present.""... his work reads elegantly and is artfully crafted.""... beautifully merges story lines of then and now.""... a rising talent."

Hidden Heartbreak follows the progression of a doomed relationship from blissful beginning to devastating end, capturing the all-encompassing and blinding euphoria of love as well as the crushing doubt and disappointment that accompany a breakup. In comics that are relatable, vulnerable, and often funny, as well as interactive pieces that invite readers to process their own heartbreak, Emma Lee charts a path forward, reminding us that the heart is a resilient thing.

Camille Klump is an American author of children's fiction. F our Paws and Two Tales is the second part of a trilogy that recounts the adventures of a dog born on an island who, after two years, is finally reunited with his family and relocated to the USA. Now a young headstrong and rebellious dog, Woofy is faced with many challenges as he tries to adapt to a life of order and obedience with his human family. He struggles to overcome subhuman elements and his own animal instincts in order to serve and protect his owners. Through interactions with other animals and people, he begins to interpret their behavior and realizes there are many valuable lessons to be learned. He discovers that the color of a dog's eyes should not determine how he sees the world and being accepted as a member of the human pack demands great loyalty, sacrifice, and service. As his connection to humans deepen, he begins to use his remarkable power of healing, which comes at a great price. When he is left behind by his family, he is consumed with guilt and sadness, and it is only after being reunited with his mother, that he begins to appreciate the value of her wisdom, which helps to heal his broken heart. She offers him comfort after the sudden death of a loved one, a loss which leaves him with many unanswered questions. He is surprised to discover that, for some, freedom and happiness means having no home at all, that distance and time can never break the bond of a loving family, and no one should be quick to judge the circumstances behind the most difficult choices. An uplifting tale which reveals that being left behind never means that you are forgotten or no longer loved.

Orchids is a heart-tugging story of Emmalee Gray finding her place in the artistic community, healing from a broken heart to find love again, facing the challenges life throws her with a strong love and a strong will.

A deeply touching Southern story filled with struggle and hope. Emmalee Bullard and her new baby are on their own. Or so she thinks, until Leona Lane, the older seamstress who sat by her side at the local shirt factory where both women worked as collar makers, insists Emmalee come and live with her. But just as Emmalee prepares to escape her hardscrabble life in Red Chert Holler, Leona dies tragically. Grief-stricken, Emmalee decides she’ll make Leona’s burying dress. There are plenty of people who don't think the unmarried Emmalee should design a dress for a Christian woman--or care for a child on her own--but with every stitch, Emmalee struggles to do what is right for her daughter and to honor Leona the best way she can, finding unlikely support among an indomitable group of seamstresses and the town’s funeral director. In a moving tale exploring Southern spirit and camaraderie among working women, a young mother will compel a town to become a community. Now with Extra Libris material, including a reader’s guide and bonus content

White Roses is the story of a talented young woman and the challenges she faced in her art, her life, and her love.

On the shores of Cat Lake, in the midst of the most defined era of segregation in American history, a spitfire seven-year old white girl and spiritual eleven-year-old black boy live each day as best friends. Despite the idyllic scenery and their youthful innocence, forces of darkness trouble the girl and ultimately lead these children to make choices you will never forget. Auther John Aubrey Anderson weaves a gripping tale of warmth, humor, and profound eternal truth.

Emmalee Gray has begun to mend a broken heart and shattered dreams by immersing herself in her painting. The one thing she can control, her brush, to canvas, where all else disappears.