Guilt, Shame & Fear By Stephanie Collins “I can’t stand the feeling of being out of control, so I’ve never had any interest in trying drugs or alcohol,” I mused. “You sure seemed to have an interest when you were younger,” Dad informed me. He responded to my perplexed look before I had a … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Stephanie Collins
Meet #RWISA Author Joan Curtis
A Gift of Silence By Joan C. Curtis The man stood outside the store window, shifting from foot to foot. I’d have probably gone right by him, but as I passed, he looked me straight in the face, sending a chill up my back. Mystified, I found a place in the shadows and … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Joan Curtis
Meet #RWISA Author Bruce A. Borders
One Nice Fall Day by Bruce A. Borders ©2017 Bruce A. Borders & Borders Publishing Not having a good Monday at work, I decided to cut my day short and head home. Home, my sanctuary. As a single guy, I often retreat to my sanctuary when things become intolerable, such as today. Pulling … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Bruce A. Borders
Meet #RWISA Author Robert Fear
Es Cana, Ibiza, Spain - August 1977 Jose took an immediate dislike to me. He worked as a waiter at the Panorama hotel near the seafront. I had been there to see Diane, an English girl I met while at work in Grannies Bar. Petite and with short blond hair, she had … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Robert Fear
Welcome #RWISA Author Harmony Kent
Live or Die? Harmony Kent Sometimes, you need to accept help. Sometimes, you need to admit that you need it. Sometimes, you need to take the hand that’s offered. You reached out and took my arm. I let you. I took the assistance I needed. I gripped your hand so that you … Continue reading Welcome #RWISA Author Harmony Kent
Welcome #RWISA Author Marlena Smith
Will it ever be enough? Will I ever be complete? These questions haunt me; They scream out defeat. A mind vacant of answers; A soul lost in time; A heart full of sadness; And eyes that just won't shine. A whisper full of sorrow; A smile full of regret; A life less … Continue reading Welcome #RWISA Author Marlena Smith
Meet #RWISA Author Mary Lo-Bamijoko
WOMAN He calls me Woman because that’s the way some men refer to their wives in this part of the world. He calls me Woman! But I have a name. Ngozi is alone in her house. She sits all alone in her well-furnished parlor, on a love sofa, reading a magazine. Beside her … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Mary Lo-Bamijoko
Meet #RWISA Author Lynn Hobbs
Not Interested, by Lynn Hobbs “Cordell.” A booming voice called his name above the chatter of the crowded café. Cordell perched sideways on a swivel stool. “What’s up?” An older man approached, narrow reading glasses sliding on his nose. His bald head glistened. “Mr. Moore.” Cordell stood, and they slapped each other on … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author Lynn Hobbs
Meet #RWISA Author John Howell
Last Night by John W. Howell © 2017 So, with nothing better to do, I figure I’ll stop at Jerry’s place and grab a couple of drinks and a burger. Usually, I don’t go there on Saturday night since there’s a crapload of amateurs taking up what would be considered prime space. I figure since … Continue reading Meet #RWISA Author John Howell
Welcome #RWISA Author Jan Sikes
R-E-S-P-E-C-T By Jan Sikes Henry Jacobsen ran gnarled fingers through 84 years of living and swatted at a fly that buzzed around his head. The sun warmed his old bones and he turned to face his longtime friend. “You know, Aaron, what the world needs now, is for people to show a … Continue reading Welcome #RWISA Author Jan Sikes
