Millie's Quest

“Who am I really?” That is the burning question that absorbs the mind of young Millie even as her talent for writing folklore is discovered and nurtured. She becomes something of a celebrity in her village in the heart of rural Trinidad as her stories get published in the newspapers. “If only her real daddy would see them and be moved to make himself known to her!” That’s her most fervent wish. How that would affect her life and the life of others is not of immediate concern. Her mother’s stubborn reticence to reveal his identity is beyond her comprehension.

Her ambition is to become a teacher, but romance gets in the way, and she marries and goes to live in Sangre Grande. There, she picks up clues that she hopes will lead her to the identity of her real father.

Her experiences make her realize that society’s prejudice against illegitimacy has its roots in religious practices which she would like to change. She also must develop ways of coping with a difficult situation as her marriage is in jeopardy.

Mind of a Mixed State

Have you or anyone you’ve known suffered through the depth of depression or mania? What about both at the same time? Mind of a Mixed State follows the thoughts and emotional tribulations of a young woman riding the waves of a severe Bipolar mixed episode with psychotic features. Take a journey through the mind of someone struggling to find their voice as they navigate the nation-wide issues that plagues many of us: mental illness.

Mirror of Time

Thomas Roop has been fortunate enough to travel widely through his life, learning from a wide variety of cultures, traditions, and religions. These encounters inculcated and developed a love for humankind. While travelling through Denmark, he encountered and fell in love with the work of the 19^th century poet, novelist, and playwright Hans Christian Anderson. The literature of T. S. Eliot, Carl Sandburg, Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou, and others are all evident influences on Roop’s own work. All of these encounters inspired him to share his own ideas, reflections, and insights in this anthology of poetry.

Mirrors

Mirrors is a collection of three stories that look beyond the surface of what reality appears to be. 

Mirrors

Katrina has worked the same job in the same small town her entire life. She has always considered herself and her existence nothing but commonplace and boring until a birthday present—one she promised herself never to use—changed everything. 

Each of us has a different version of ourselves. Some are better when left undiscovered. 

Deciduous

Daisy wakes up in a hospital bed with vague memories and broken images of her past. Her caretaker explains that she was the sole survivor of a tragic accident that left her parents dead.

They are all in a room, says a pressing voice that will soon lead her to discover the transience of seasons as they bring about death and form new life.

What’s On the Menu?

Chris Newberry has won the most coveted prize that one could win: a trip to What’s On the Menu?

In a society that relies solely on supplements for sustenance, What’s On the Menu? is the only chance to experience the long-lost sensation of eating.  

But in order to get there, you have to win the lottery. And if you do win, the trip is one you might never forget. 

Mismatched Martha

Martha loves socks. In fact she loves them so much that she makes sure to match her socks to whatever mood she is feeling. But there is one exception – the socks can never, ever match.

Sadly, Martha soon learns that not everyone shares her enthusiasm for mismatched socks. How can this be?

Follow Mismatched Martha through her journey as she realizes it’s more than OK to be different. It’s actually pretty magical.

Miss Daisy Weed Down to Earth

In a magical and mysterious garden where the unexpected seems to take over, a dissatisfied Daisy, or adventurer, is caught up in mischief and desires, bringing about a whole new world of humor, tears, and love. The wild flowers and creatures take on a new meaning as they grow in the imagination of the reader, each new character with their special task and story blending reality and fiction into a magical world of flowers, fairies, and humans. Plants that appear in this innocent garden, pushing their way in and overtaking other more charming plants, echo similarity to what the children and adults appear to go through in this magical, enthralling story.

Miss Daisy Weed's Other Half

In Miss Daisy Weed's Other Half, these two refreshing Daisies are learning to fly as they transform into flower fairies. Their adventures are many, some tug at our heartstrings, whilst others seem to leave us helpless with laughter. They learn many lessons, and as they travel, they help others who are less fortunate. Their fairy guide is the lovable Snowbell, who is in a world of her own. As the two flower fairies sit under a toadstool listening to fairy music, the fairy elders have a new task, that will once again have them flying to other parts of the world beyond their wildest dreams.

Miss Daisy Weed's Flower Power

Two daisy flower fairies fly through the clouds clutching their new wand and wishing fairy Snowbell had given them a manual. As they appear to be descending to Earth at tremendous speed, a black hole suddenly appears. The fairies set out on a mission that introduces them to many animals, all with their own breathtaking stories and endearing ways. Miss Daisy Weeds have come a long way, not just in distance, but in knowledge, bringing out their most caring and humorous side.

Their petals fold over their ears as Snowbell once again misses the correct note. Two wizards fly above, promising to be good as angels if only Snowbell will find her voice and two Miss Daisy Weeds, now as flower fairies, giggle at the sight of a rabbit dance... And one, two, three…

Miss Daisy Weed's Little Piece of Heaven

Laughter and tears will escape you as you read through the adventures of Miss Daisy Weed and her many fairy and animal friends, all so busy in their own special lives. Serious traits of each character are displayed, only for you to find, as you read on, that although apparently serious, it is oh so humorous. These little daisy flower fairies are trying to balance the sad things happening in life. Their delicate waves of gentleness and understanding to all on the planet affected by evil and greed pulls at your heartstrings. Although the story is unfolding page by page with Miss Daisy Weed, the reality is, this is our world, our planet. Let us all speak up and reach out and make this incredible world what God intended it to be.

Miss Daisy Weed's Whoops a Daisy

Lucy had always felt like an outsider, never quite fitting in with her peers. But when a group of fairies begin visiting her, she realizes that her differences may be her greatest strength. Through their visits, Lucy gains the ability to see premonitions of dangerous situations, including a disaster at her husband’s workplace. As Lucy grapples with the weight of her gift, her husband, Doctor Samuel, begins to believe in the fairies and their power. But as their love is put to the test, Lucy must rely on the fairies to guide her through the challenges ahead. Will their love be enough to overcome the forces of fate? Or will Lucy’s gift prove too powerful for them to handle? Find out in this enchanting tale of love, magic, and the power of belief.

Miss Sweetblack's Cupcakes

In the 1950s, the cupcake was a very fashionable cake made by housewives to celebrate family events. Despite its success at the time and its incredible cuteness, the cupcake has gone largely underappreciated. It has come to be seen as a simple household pastry. And although it is finally integrated into certain establishments specializing in cake design, unfortunately it still suffers from a rather bad reputation. It is certainly considered aesthetic — cute, even — but also too fatty, too sweet, and without real taste, sophistication, or refinement.

Here is a book that will deconstruct all your received ideas about the cupcake and make you see and appreciate them like real pastries; those you like to see in French patisseries or restaurants, presented in lovely and delicates plates. Yes, the time has come finally to elevate cupcakes as integral part of pastries thanks to the recipes of the one and only pin-up pastry chef, Miss Sweetblack!

MissGuided

Trouble has never looked so goddamn fine. Imagine, if you will, a world ruled entirely by monarchies. Two princesses, having turned twenty-one, are now eligible for the crown within their own kingdom. Thus, the race for the throne has officially begun. I refer to it as a rat race, because I’d rather race a rat than think about any of this – especially the princes from those eligible kingdoms whom Mother dearest has sequestered to court Addylin, my twin sister, and me, Emryne. Six of them, I can easily handle. But the seventh one… Enter Prince Skylan Alexandrius Dormer: suave, witty, handsome – the epitome of every woman’s fantasy. The problem? Skylan is my goddamn nightmare. He broke my heart two years ago when he vanished without a trace. And now, he’s back. Sky was trouble then, and he’s trouble now, as if I don’t have enough problems in the backstreets of my kingdom already. Join Emryne on her adventure of a lifetime as she battles crime and falls in love in this epic tale of childhood friends turned lovers. Experience the trials and tribulations of navigating a secret identity as the infamous Dark Warrior, a vigilante taking the law into her own hands, all while grappling with the looming pressure of succeeding to the throne of Alorewyn.