Men in the Company of Women: A Provocative Anthology of Praise & Persuasion, is a surprisingly, candid, honest and cutting edge collective of contemporary literature written by men from across the globe. Each passage is an open door, allowing the reader a glimpse into the psyche of the male gender and the impact of women upon it relayed with cinematic vision etched upon the pages. In often voyeuristic articulation, this compilation of poetry, short stories & memoir present rare perspectives shared by over 100 brilliant male writers. From wicked to wise, this tome reaches daring new vistas of insight and intrigue; a full spectrum anthology certain to leave a searing imprint of unique viewpoints, never to be forgotten.

Actual Tigers, Author William Crawford's second collection of poetry, is a thing of alchemy, more journey than tale. The poems of this collection have a unique pulse and purpose. The keen use of language, musicality and cinematic imagery is articulate and sophisticated. Actual Tigers is more than a book, Crawford has brought to life something far more important than simply writing great poetry. As a storyteller his poems and the overall sentimentality of Actual Tigers unleashes in the reader something imperative and reminds us of the importance of living "In the Depths of Something Good" while we still have the chance.

In The Company of Women is an enthusiastic look at the heartfelt dynamics of relationships between women presented in varying forms of poetry, memoir, commentary, quotes and artwork. From laughter to tears, In the Company of Women is a book born of life histories and the journeys taken and navigated by women of wit and wisdom, sass and class. Authors include; Alicia Winski, Amanda LaPera, Annie Brodrick, Annie Hilerio, April Michelle Bratten, Apryl Skies, Barbara Moore, Bina Gupta, Camille Solari, Candice James, Carol Knepper, Carol McAdoo Rehme, Catharine Grasty, Cristina Umpfenbach-Smyth, Cklara Moradian, Gillian Prew, Gloria J. Wimberley, Helena Hunter, Jacqui Corcoran, Jessica Wilson, Karen Jones, Kate Lamberg, Katherine L. Gordon, Kimberley Rockdale, Lauri Langston, Leila A. Fortier, L.K. Thayer, Lois Michal Unger, Martina Reisz Newberry, Melissa Grossman, Pam Lampe, Paula Lietz, Peggy Anne Larson, Petra Whiteley, R. V. Reyes, Sadie Harris, Samantha Ledger, Sheila Crawford, Sheila Hageman, Silver Corbin, Sophia Argyris, Stephanie Bryant Anderson, Teri Louise Kelly, Tracie Skarbo, Trish Falin, Wanda Morrow Clevenger

Gloria Wimberley's debut volume of poetry, Dialect of Dahlias, is artistically off-the-beaten path at inky indigo of twilight (where fairies tiptoe and satyrs skip) deep in the ethereal, sylvan recesses of our psyche, a creative forest unto itself. Via her versifying, moonlight can be pure and cleansing, or as painfully incriminating as a brand on flesh. Both the nocturnal and diurnal rhythms of Life are explored in her 3 distinct poetic styles: narrative, surrealistic, and blended--Pick a "Lily" or embrace a "Leper" in her fanciful forest. Serious readers of 21st century poetry will discover that the various personas speaking in Dialect of Dahlias are assuredly magical, mesmerizing, and meaningful.

WANDA MORROW CLEVENGER debuts THIS SAME SMALL TOWN IN EACH OF US, a collection of touching short fiction, memoir and poetry recounting small-town life through humor, honesty and clever perspective Clevenger's contemporary and stylistic approach to literature is full spectrum, unique and refreshing. With an ardent voice and journalistic eye Wanda Morrow Clevenger leaves no keen observation unrevealed, no poetic stone unturned. Look for more of her work in the upcoming anthology IN THE COMPANY OF WOMEN

"Fine lines define/this road map upon my face/a highway of information/stored in each and every turn." Thus begins the title poem of Alicia Winski's, "Running On Fumes." The lines to which the poet refers are hard-won truths, shared with a gritty passion and honesty that makes this collection nearly impossible to put down. If you read these poems and find yourself asking questions like, "How did she know?" and "who let her inside my life?," you are not alone. The experiences of which Winski writes so insightfully are truly universal. From 'Looking Glass': "I've given little to the men/who would love me and/everything to the men who would not." Although nearly all of the poems are penned from a feminine, first-person point of view, their scope is not limited to female experience - the pain and frustration they convey will resonate with male audiences as well. Men of all ages will find either their pain or their behavior (or both) on these pages; there is ample fodder here for self-examination and reflection. These poems are raw, unmasked indictments, from which no one is immune. In the course of her journey from abject despair through heartbreak and disillusionment to eventual acceptance, Winski addresses all of the demons that have preyed upon her and calls them by their rightful names, even when she must reveal her own weaknesses and vulnerabilities in doing so. "Running On fumes," is a poetic exercise in courage and an inspiration to anyone making the journey from pain to wisdom." Rich Follett for Readers Favorites