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Unity, Volume 2: A Speculative Anthology
     Genre: Fiction, Poetry, and Art
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Enter the world of the speculative in this anthology of tales, poems, and art. Immerse yourself into works where a goose escapes her prison, a woman encounters la Llorona, a child meets his numerous Moms, a man chases a spectral night cyclist, family encounters the afterlife, folktales come to life, and more. The boundary between the real and speculative becomes an interwoven tapestry of wonder for 43 of the best contemporary fiction writers, poets, and artists. In its breadth and variety, this speculative anthology is like no other.
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The Teeth of Maggots
     Genre: Poetry
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Why do the maggots don a spectral bite, feasting on the decaying heart of our world? The sediment carries the essence of blood through the Cache Creek drainage basin, tainted by the relentless gnawing of the maggots' dark society. The maggots transform from mere decomposers into creatures with a sinister bite, embodying the decay that plagues our world. The Teeth of Maggots melds the macabre with the mystical, drawing on the mysticism of African deities who contribute to the rot and corruption of the environment and politics. Through dark imagination and poetic exploration, these verses unveil a world where the decay is both a process and a profound force, driven by ancient gods and festering societal flaws.
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"The verses evoke a haunting connection between the physical world and the unseen—between the land that withers and the spirits that weave a metaphysical tapestry in the background.
Through Ikechukwu W. Obiorah’s lens, poetry is not passive; it is a force, an incantation, a ritual of reckoning. The imagery bleeds with an unsettling beauty, drawing readers into a landscape where maggots bite with purpose, where gods and decay coalesce into a grotesque yet mesmerizing dance.

As poetry continues to reclaim its space in modern literature, Ikechukwu's 
The Teeth of Maggots is not just a collection of verses; it is a conversation waiting to happen—an exploration of decay and power that will leave readers questioning the world around them. This work gives voice to the haunting realities many dare not confront—a necessary disruption in a world too eager to look away."
—Professor Maria Ajima, Professor of African Literature, Benue State University, Nigeria.
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This War
     Genre: Poetry
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These poems gather on the frontlines in an age of endless war. These are poems meant to be "big poems" like the ones Gwendolyn Brooks called for.

This collection is unafraid to look at the war within as well as the endless wars without. Capitalism has made our very existence into a daily war for survival. We are plunged into grief, grow sick from pollutants and pandemics, and struggle for our basic needs while the wealthy elite engage in a contest to see who can get to Mars first or build the bigger golf course.

This book is not about one particular war. It is about all of them. And it aims to be a beacon for peace and revolution in an age where sometimes the biggest revolution is finding the strength to fight on as the world crumbles around us.

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Sojourns
     Genre: Poetry
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John Drudge’s verses tap into that timeless desire to see the world. At the same time, Drudge has readers reflect on what it means to be human. His verse unfolds these settings rich with descriptions and beauty. Drudge invites you on a journey, not just to see through his eyes, but for readers to explore their inner
acres. How will you answer?
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My Spoken Word Wife: Playing for Keeps
     Genre: Poetry
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For all poetas, guerreras, cholas, curanderas, maestras, baby mamas, mamacitas, reinas, wilderness exploradoras, wild survivalist women, in the multiverse and interdimensional locotas! My Spoken Word Wife: Playing for Keeps is a gift for all of them and the barrio they are from.

This book is also a socio-economic blueprint to teach social justice and class struggles for young vatos, struggling to find their place and voice.

Enter the world of rhythm and verse crafted by Misael Juarez and go on a journey like no other.
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Wolf Trek: A Post-Apocalyptic Werewolf Novelette​

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Genre: Dystopian Fiction
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A werewolf virus devastates southern Arizona. Young Saad and his brother Jak must scavenge for food, water, and shelter, while hunting the werewolves. Despite his greatest desires, Saad may never become a great werewolf hunter. He sees the confidence in his father’s eyes waning.

Amidst this uncertainty of life, Saad also fights for the love of their father, who favors the smarter and stronger Jak.

In the murderous heat of the desert, Saad must survive the threat of infection, the onslaught of werewolf attacks, and worse, his own father’s disapproval.

Unity, Volume 1: A Magical Realism Anthology

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Genre: Magical Realism Poetry, Fiction, and Art
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Enter the world of magical realism in this anthology of modern tales, poems, and art. Immerse yourself into worlds where demons ride the subway, gods work at food pantries, characters travel through time, creatures vent their frustration, ghosts befriend children, folktales come to life, and more. The boundary between the real and magical becomes an interwoven tapestry of wonder for 50 of the best contemporary fiction writers, poets, and artists. In its breadth and variety, this magical realism anthology is like no other. 
*All proceeds going towards Doctors without Borders.*

Nation: A Poetry Book by Penned in the City

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What is Nation?

Nineteen talented, contemporary artists and poets explore what nation means to them. Many of the poems and artwork focus on modern social issues. Journey to a land of insightful viewpoints and artistic expressions: a nation truly without borders.
*All proceeds going towards Chicago Freedom School.*


Genre: Poetry and Art
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