The Shoemaker

Mark Saba

Casa Lago Press

The Shoemaker follows the lives of Italian immigrants in America in the 1920s, as well as their offspring several generations later. Their stories reflect the uncertainty of changing gender and societal roles. As their lives connect magically, a great-grandfather offers his great-grandson guidance and life lessons.

Death Wings: A Play with Songs

Bess Welden

Birch Eye Studios

A playscript with songs for six women and with original cast production photos. Death Wings unfolds over Grand's last 100 minutes—her memories, visions, feelings, and questions help her assemble the five sentences which tell her life story. She's dedicated her life to making wings she believes helps others die and to raising her granddaughter, Rachel, a scientist who is determined to fly. Full of poetry, songs, and a radical re-visioning of the Daedelus / Icarus myth, Death Wings asks us to marvel at the wonder of flight—real and metaphorical—and the mysteries of human love, connection, loss, and letting go.

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Rick and Mike Hobbs

Maine Authors Publishing

In Will-o’-the-Wisp, the spiritual effects of desperate, evil acts echo for four hundred years and attach themselves to people, places and things. In 1946, a tiny southern town confronts this manifest evil. Will a strange young woman and an ethereal light in the darkness of a brutal swamp finally end this long sequence of atrocity? Will-o’-the-Wisp explores the dimensions of a realm where actions can reverberate through the ages. It is a story of the eternal conflict between love and hate and how darkness can be conquered by even the smallest light.

Sea Wrack & Changewind

Sharon Lee

Pinbeam Books

Welcome to The Changing Land—the last, and some would say least, of six linked, magical worlds. Archers Beach, Maine is one of those places in The Changing Land where the weird crosses into the mundane. Where the sea isn't the only magic working, and The Guardian is just the first of many spirits of small places who partake of and protect The Land. Here, for the first time, are all of the Archers Beach short stories, collected into one volume. Included in this book are "Emancipated Child," "How Nathan Archer Came to be a Prince of the Land of the Flowers," "The Gift of Music," "The Night Don't Seem So Lonely," "Will-o'-the-Wisp," "The Wolf 's Bride," "The Road To Pomona's," "The Vestals Of Midnight," and "Wolf in the Wind."

Lupe's Story

Susan L. Roberts

Independently Published

For uncertain times. A nativity story set in a foreseeable future, a gender-fluid romance, a prayer of salvation, a gospel of hope. She’s nothing like the Virgin Mary you learned about in Sunday School. In the middle of the 22nd century, Mario Guadalupe Ahmed Hernandez grows up in the domed, med-tech city of Alfond, a gender-fluid fiefdom in the Province of Maine, New Canada. Just before her 13th birthday, she is sent away to a nearby village of farmers and landfill miners. Four years later, she returns home, where she's assaulted in a reproductive experiment gone sideways. Now, she’s running for her life to avoid becoming breeding stock. Can love save her? (Warning: Graphic descriptions of sex & occasional violence)

The Cup and Kettle Corner: Writings of the Named and Unnamed

Amy R. Roberge

Independently Published

Join the author at an unknown destination in New England, which she calls home, for a shared view from the far window in her cozy kitchen. In this setting, each piece brings you along for a journey. Together, they encourage us with brief sentiments to pause for a moment in the stretches of a long afternoon or in the light of the sun to ponder the named and unnamed wonderment of this life.

Becoming Amazed: Discovering the World with Eyes Wide Open

Brenda E. Smith

Eye Opener Press

Brenda’s adventure memoir, Becoming Amazed, will sweep you off your feet, plunging you into a world where the thrill of the unknown reigns supreme. From Bolivia’s rugged landscapes, to Ethiopia’s hidden tribal territories, from the enigmatic villages of Pakistan, to the leech-infested forests of Sri Lanka, Brenda’s escapades are both awe-inspiring and terrifying. She confronts everything from a revered idol exacting mysterious revenge to the task of navigating eerie, two-dimensional spaces. The stakes reach their zenith in the brutal murder of a friend by terrorists—a moment that forces Brenda to reckon with the harshest realities of the world she craves to explore. Through every trial, Brenda gains profound insights, emerging stronger, braver, and more enlightened. Her stories are an adrenaline-packed blend of daring exploits and deep reflections, perfect for fans of Eat Pray Love, Wild, and Tracks. Dive into Becoming Amazed, and let Brenda’s journey inspire you to chase your own wild dreams.

Another Psalm

Bill Schulz

Kelsay Books

"The poems in Bill Schulz's Another Psalm are contemplative and graceful elegies, prayers and songs—invocations for what has been lost, for what has been remembered, for what cannot be replaced. I was transformed by this collection as grief evolves into beauty and then into joy" —Elizabeth Jacobson, author of Not into the Blossoms and Not into the Air and the forthcoming There Are as Many Songs in the World as Branches of Coral. Bill Schulz is the founder and former editor of Hole In The Head Review, a journal of art, photography, and poetry. He lives in Maine, not far from the farm his ancestors founded in the 1780s.

Ten Tiny Tales

Vanessa A. Newman

Illustrated by Anastasia Yatsunenko

Literal Nirvana

This hardcover book includes ten positive, uplifting, rhyming tales about topics like the difference between gossip and heartfelt communication or how to be part of a community and still be unique. These fable-like stories are suitable for children ages 4 to 10 (or for the young at heart) and as read-aloud stories for younger children. This book includes: "Tess the Toucan," "Bumbling Bee," "Posey's Point of View," "Posey and the Peacock," "Posey in Charge," "Myrtle the Turtle," "Chippy Chitters," "Synonymouse," "Anonymouse," and "Enormouse."

North Woods at Night: Literary Reflections on Maine's Largest Forest

Edited by Steven Long

12 Willows Press

North Woods at Night is a lyrical anthology exploring Maine’s iconic forest under the cover of darkness. Through stories, essays, and poems, 38 writers delve into the wonder and mystery of the North Woods after sunset. From sneaking out to paddle on a moonlit lake, to encountering wildlife in the dark, this collection vividly captures the beauty and solitude of nature’s nocturnal world. Readers are transported into landscapes illuminated by starlight, where shadows deepen, stars dazzle, and the wilderness whispers. Ret Talbot, an award-winning journalist and an author known for his work on environmental and sustainability topics, offers an introduction providing thoughtful insights and setting the tone for this evocative collection. Proceeds from this anthology support The Forest Society of Maine, which is dedicated to conserving Maine’s forest heritage for future generations.