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The Apron and the Pen is a deeply moving love story about second chances, healing through creativity, and the quiet power of connection. When Alan, a middle-aged gay writer, begins baking to soothe his soul, he doesn't expect the act of creating cookies to open the door to a powerful new story—both on the page and in his heart. As past love, memory, and unspoken truths rise like dough in a warm kitchen, Alan discovers that the most beautiful relationships don’t always follow a recipe. Tender, wise, and full of emotional resonance, this is a story for anyone who’s ever baked through ...

Stay is a powerful, deeply human novella about love, healing, and the resilience found in community. AJ, a middle-aged gay man, has spent years searching for belonging in the leather world—often at the cost of his own voice. When a dangerous scene forces him to confront the lies he’s believed about love, he begins a journey of rediscovery, guided by mentors, peers, and his own hard-won courage. This is not a story of spectacle, but of presence: saying no and still being wanted, saying yes and still being yourself. With lyrical prose and raw honesty, Stay offers readers an intimate ...

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Short Stories by Texas Authors – Volume 10 (2025) showcases the range and punch of contemporary Texas storytelling—gritty realism, luminous literary work, and bold imagination—curated by Texas Authors Press, a division of the Texas Authors Museum & Institute of History. Drawn from the annual short story contest and arranged by score, this limited 2025 edition moves from a motel-room survival in Cheryl King’s “A Wonderful Horrible Life” to myth-forged courage in Emeryl Williams’s “Guardian of the High Reaches: The Story of Jul and Ari,” then roots itself in place with B. ...

He lived—so now he helps others live. Every Delay Means a Life follows Tom Grady, a homeless veteran fighting a system that moves slower than the human body can endure. This Ending 3 edition delivers the most hard-earned version of hope: not a miracle, not a rescue—repair. Tom doesn’t get “saved.” He gets stabilized, housed, and rebuilt through veteran networks and community support, then turns outward to stand with others still trapped in the gaps. It’s a gritty, humane novel about survival, dignity, and the truth no city wants to admit: every delay carries a body inside it. ...

Adrian Harper is forty-something, camera-facing, and one bad lighting setup away from career extinction. When biotech darling Vitalisis offers him a “next-gen immune optimization shot” that promises more energy, clearer skin, and a tighter jawline, he signs the consent forms and doesn’t look too hard at the fine print. Overnight, the aches fade, his reflection sharpens, and the likes roll in. Then his rescue mutt Daisy starts preferring his water glass to her bowl. Her paw twitches. Spreads. Learns. And Adrian realizes the miracle in his veins didn’t stop at him. As videos of “...

A nationwide “fragrance test” sells consent as a shield—until a Saturday video turns a glossy gig into a mass casualty mystery and proves some grief was engineered. On a bright Friday in downtown Dallas, influencer Mara Quinn is paid to do what she does best: charm strangers, ask permission, and capture the moment. “Totally optional,” she says, again and again—on buses, at stops, across America—while a sleek flyer and a QR code sell the illusion of a legitimate launch. By Saturday morning, the country is spiraling. A confession video drops. Hospitals flood. Wild estimates ...

Dry Creek, Texas thinks it has found the cure for political chaos: a shiny courthouse-lawn plaque listing the Ten Political Commandments—a bipartisan “decency” reset meant to calm the town down. Instead, the plaque lights the match. As the Civic Guardrails Committee spirals into public minutes, “spiritually nonbinding” amendments, and loyalty tests, Reese Whitaker, editor of the Dry Creek Ledger, realizes the town’s newest obsession isn’t unity—it’s control. And control comes with a business model: influencer outrage, “verified” smears, manufactured witnesses, and a ...

Discover the Freedom of Wholeness. Derrick Maddox built an empire teaching gay men to reclaim masculinity—discipline, dominance, respect. But when a return to Los Angeles threatens to expose his forgotten past as the unapologetically outrageous Dirty Divine, the man behind the movement faces a reckoning. The Integrated Man dives deep into the heart of identity, shame, and personal truth. It’s a bold, honest journey through the collision of strength and softness, pride and vulnerability, success and authenticity. B. Alan Bourgeois delivers a gripping exploration of modern gay masculinity...

Love doesn’t follow a script. It grows in the quiet moments, the broken places, and the brave decisions to try again. In this powerful and emotionally resonant collection, B Alan Bourgeois weaves together four unforgettable stories that explore queer love in all its depth—from magical beginnings to soul-deep healing and the hard-won trust that comes after. In Gift of the Magi, a lonely candle maker casts a wish into wax and flame—and finds that magic answers in ways he never expected. In The Apron and the Pen, a writer mourning the one who slipped away tries to reshape grief into ...

When the world began to rot, it wasn’t war or fire that brought humanity to its knees—it was the silent bloom of a fungus that spread through cities, minds, and souls. This is not just another survival tale. It’s the story of a fractured society forced to face the mirror of its own hubris, where science and faith collide, and where love, sacrifice, and betrayal carry the weight of humanity’s future. At the heart of the chaos are those who refuse to surrender—a band of unlikely survivors navigating a landscape where spores whisper in the air, where every step could mean infection, ...

The Bone Remembered is a haunting, sensual tale of memory, myth, and redemption. In the scorched canyons of the Southwest, a young man named Eli uncovers more than ancient spirits—he awakens a legacy of love, loss, and hunger. Bound to a bone blade and guided by the voices of the forgotten, Eli must confront an immortal predator whose charm masks centuries of devastation. But this isn’t a story of revenge—it’s one of reckoning. Atmospheric and emotionally raw, The Bone Remembered explores what it means to be truly seen, even by the monsters we dare to face. If you crave literary ...

What if the real fight for America didn’t start in Washington—but in a van parked behind a strip mall? When 64-year-old David Mercer, a former nonprofit founder now living in his car, uploads a video declaring he’s suing both major political parties for abandoning the people, he has no idea the spark he’s about to ignite. What begins as a desperate cry for help becomes a national movement—uniting veterans, teachers, mothers, whistleblowers, and coal miners across the country. Led by civil rights attorney Rosa Calderón, the class-action lawsuit shakes the foundations of American ...

In the heart of Austin’s leather community, a seasoned Dominant and a cautious younger man find themselves drawn together by more than just attraction—they’re bound by the fragile, intoxicating promise of trust. Michael has the patience of experience; DJ carries the scars of past connections gone wrong. As they navigate late-night conversations, public introductions, and the intimate protocols of a shared dynamic, both men must face challenges that test their boundaries and deepen their bond. Bound by Trust is a tender, charged romance about love earned slowly, the courage to be seen,...

"From Page to Screen" is an indispensable companion for authors embarking on the exhilarating journey of transforming their literary masterpieces into captivating cinematic experiences. Navigating the complexities of this process, the book serves as a comprehensive guide, beginning with the crucial step of understanding rights and guiding authors through the maze of contracts and exclusivity agreements. Crafting a compelling pitch becomes the next focus, providing insights into resonating with producers and studios while emphasizing the uniqueness of the narrative.

In this thought-provoking book, the author embarks on a deep exploration of the historical and contemporary challenges that have led to civil unrest in the United States. Titled "Shattered Promises: Unveiling the Roots of Civil Unrest in America and the Path to Change," this book delves into the complex interplay of labor struggles, violence, social inequality, racial and ethnic tensions, the struggle for rights and justice, government responses, and the lasting impact of these events on American society.

Discover the Texas Authors Short Story Anthology Volume 9, a captivating collection that brings together the best of diverse genres. Dive into tales of Historical Fiction that transport you to different eras, and immerse yourself in compelling Literary Fiction that explores the depths of the human experience. Celebrate love and identity with powerful LGBTQIA stories, and find hope and resilience in Inspirational Fiction.

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Every Delay Means a Life is a razor-edged, deeply human novel about what happens when survival collides with bureaucracy—one night at a time. Tom Grady is living in his car, running on exhaustion and stubborn dignity, when he helps build a “safe parking” lot designed to be boring, quiet, and functional: lights off inside, light on the perimeter, bathrooms open, no-questions intake—sleep without spectacle. But the city keeps stalling, hiding behind liability language and “process,” even as real people keep paying the price. Then the lot is attacked—and the cost becomes ...