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A new book of contemporary poetry was inspired by being deceived into romance on the mobile chat app Grindr by an ideal but entirely fictional persona. “Catfish and After” by Gene Hult is now available in paperback and Kindle editions, published by Brighten Press.
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A new anthology collects the verse of renowned poets with the voices of select modern writers, all inspired by the ceaseless splendor of the sea. "You Can Hear the Ocean" makes a thoughtful present to give a vacation host to say thank you for the summer memories. It’s also an excellent beach read.
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Children's author J. E. Bright connected requests for greater character diversity to his mission to write books designed to keep kids reading, and mixed in his interest in science fiction adventure stories.
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Postcards
Videos
Reading of the poem "Catfish" from Gene Hult's poetry book Catfish and After.
Reading of the poem "Merge" from Gene Hult's poetry book Catfish and After.