Raw, evocative, and unforgettable. The snapshot pictures that sum up the young life of acclaimed outsider artist and author Linda St. John have the power to shock and disturb us as she offers a glimpse into her dirt-poor childhood in southern Illinois. These stories tell the tale of her father's casual brutality and her mother's cruel indifference, and how Linda and her siblings create their own kind of sanctuary that protects them from the violence they faced daily. But more than a tale of heartbreak, Linda St. John poignantly reveals her own indomitable spirit when, through her father's illness, she discovers the redemptive powers of love. With prose as haunting as it is precise, Even Dogs Go Home to Die is one of the most original, moving, funny, and heartbreaking memoirs of recent years.

Even Dogs Go Home to Die: A Memoir

Biographies & Memoirs

St. John, Linda

Community & Culture

Harpercollins

Even Dogs Go Home to Die: A Memoir (Illinois)

Arts & Literature

Harper-perennial

The author takes you on a poetic journey. She presents a smorgasbord collection of poems—and there is something for everybody. If you are in love, falling out of love or looking for love—dive in. Her poems are so smooth; you will want to send them to the one you love as if they were written by you just for them. You are sure to find yourself on the pages of this collection in poems such as: “More Than Friends, Less Than Lovers”, “Silence Of Passion”, “Chocolate Lover”, “ Menfolk”, and “Thunder In My Bone.” Like Paprika, she sprinkles and touches every one of your emotions. She author’s poetic expressions makes you want to fall in love and stay in love forever.

Afterthought: A Collection of Poetry

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

Milligan Books

When Mimi Cooper is found murdered the investigation leads to scandal. Hidden secrets are unearthed in the small town of Dixon, Alabama which is dominated by the ubiquitous Fontaine family. Dr. Bryce Fontain vows to find her killer.As Janise Johnson, Mimi's niece attempts to unravel the mystery, skeletons and ghosts from the past resurface to menace the happiness, divisions that intersect with the mystery of who Mimi Cooper really was.Janise's search for the truth and closure leads to the unexpected and gives rise to shocking revelations that rock the town to its moral core, threatening to destroy the aura of invincibility surrounding the prideful Fontaine family.

Dixon

Divine Destiny Publishing

A Shoelace away From Hell takes up where Dixon leaves off; as more layers of family secrets are uncovered. Amelia Fontaine's beloved brother Tuck mysterious disappearance is somehow linked to the shady Sheriff Thompson who just recently retired and moved to Mississippi. Meanwhile, Bryce Fontaine is happy to have his mother Lily back in the bosom of Dixon. However, he learns that the FBI has had a few family members under surveillance for quite some time. In the meantime, a young handsome lobbyist, Jared Littlejohn is all too willing to comfort a distraught Morgan deal with the residual effects of the Cooper murder scandal; and Morgan is not the innocent victim she portrays. Another unexpected blow shakes the Johnson marriage as Tom is diagnosed with prostate cancer. Kenny and Janise get engaged however, a disturbed ex-girlfriend sends a surprise bridal gift that threatens their pre-marital bliss. Prepare for another suspenseful journey into the secret lives of the folks in Dixon, Alabama.

A Shoelace Away From Hell

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

Zina is compelled to shed her past by leaving tragic memories behind in her beloved home of Chicago, Illinois. She drops out of law school and relocates to Los Angeles, California after the tragic loss of fiancé Troy Blackwell. Add to that, Nina, her twin is comatose. However, the City of Angels offers exciting opportunities as well as a new love by the name of Donovan, a sexy drummer. Zina resists at first, however, love has a mind of its own. Donovan appears during a critical moment, or is it just serendipity?Zina is about her coins with a very successful paralegal business and a pricey Marijuana habit. Dealing with grief is too much for her to bear, and can only process the pain in small doses. Needless to say, she returns to Chicago for the holiday and unexpected joy awaits! However, bliss is short-lived, upon returning home, she discovers Donovan betrayed her. Zina refuses to overlook his indiscretion and kicks him to the curb; but he is relentless and determined to win her back Nevertheless, a shocking development forces her to redirect the course of her life.

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