A look into the world of the parents who are trying to do the right thing...support their child...., sometimes even save their life. Their child is confused and frightened by their physical being telling them they are one gender while their heart, soul and mind are telling them that they are another. This short play's setting is a support group for parents. Resigned, angry, confused, religious, experienced and lost, they come together out of a common desperation. Some handling the situation much better than others. This play offers an insightful and educational dialogue from parents.There is...

Moths and Machetes begins where Butterflies and Bullets left off. A collection of free verse poetry, Haiku and musings about life, loss, love, and grief. Some fall on the ears like the touch of moth fluttering against the light. Others slice into you like a knife. The poet's inspiration was taken from life's experiences.

Someone is knocking off the homeless of NYC. There don't appear to be any motives; what could a bum have that anyone would want? Their life style affords the killer plenty of opportunity, who would care what happened to these shadow people? O'Roarke and Garcia quickly realize that they have another serial killer on their hands as more bodies are found at an alarming rate.

In this short play for teens, Jessica and Alan have dated all through high school. Even though Alan gives Jessica no cause to suspect him, she is obsessed with him and is very jealous. Alan tries everything to reassure her and finally he is forced to break up with Jessica. The consequences are disastrous. 3f. 1m. Part of the series "ShortN'Small" short plays for the high school classroom. Scripts address 'real time' issues for teenagers. This collection of short plays, small casts include 5 addressing the problem of bullying; emotional, physical and on the Internet.

Rachel and Josh have dated awhile now but Josh's interest has turned to another girl, Cathy. As Rachel feels Josh's attention lessening, she begins a systematic bullying of Cathy on line. When Josh break up with her she becomes more unbalanced and violent. Over one half of all adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyber bullying. More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyber threats online and half of young people do not tell their parents when cyber bullying occurs. Over 25 percent of adolescents and teens have been bullied...

The expectations from parents, teachers, coaches, and peers are great Add in a young man who has known for years that he is gay. Will his parents support his choices? Will his ex-marine father, living the football dream through his son, understand and accept him? Part of a series "ShortN'Small" this one act play has a small cast and no set or costumes. 2m. 1f

Thirty-two tips to help you grow your craft in creative writing. This new, exciting, instructional book is a sharing of over twenty] years of experience. This writer has honed her craft of creative writing and "is still learning." That first, all important, sentence How to develop rich characters Writer's Block Procrastination Writing process and many more words of encouragement and tips Including quotes from successful writers Between these pages are solid, practical instruction on how to tell a good story. Also the pit falls every writer faces. Motivating, this book takes some of the...

A collection of original Haiku and Renku poetry distilled to a stark, beautiful bareness. '...the poetry is a dance of life that flies and falls through experience with a poet and observer's astute, deft touch.' A collection of original Haiku and Renku poetry and Japanese art. Haiku is an ancient form of writing poetry from Japan, and is very strict in its structure. Three sections of three lines each. The first and third lines must be five syllables. The second line, seven syllables. Haiku usually refers to nature somewhere in the poetry. This book includes all original Haiku by a living...