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Tall Poppy Review: “The Curiosities” Exposes Grief

“Art is like life,” Susan Gloss writes in The Curiosities (William Morrow). “It’s fragile, but that doesn’t mean you should never take a risk.” Taking a risk is exactly what Gloss’ protagonist, Nell, does when, in the wake of the loss of her baby, born at only 22-weeks’ gestation, she, looking…

Kristy Woodson HarveyJanuary 10, 2019

Fiction

Tall Poppies Review: Orly Konig Deftly Balances the Ebb and Flow of Grief

Carousel Beach (Forge Books) by Orly Konig takes readers deep beneath the surface of that question, navigating through the murky layers of fear and guilt and, ultimately, to the hope that lies at the heart of this touching novel. https://www.amazon.com/Carousel-Beach-Novel-Orly-Konig/dp/0765398818 The story centers on Maya Brice, a restoration artist, and the beloved…

BookTribApril 11, 2018

Fiction

Ella Joy Olsen’s Take on Grief and Redemption in “Where the Sweet Bird Sings”

A wonderful group of writers has come to our attention at BookTrib.com and we want to share this fantastic find! The Tall Poppies are not only writers, but avid readers, who on a weekly basis introduce us to many wonderful books! We never know how we’ll handle grief until we’re forced into…

Orly KonigAugust 25, 2017

Fiction

Widow Gets Message from the Afterlife: “I’m Here”

The sudden loss of a family member is a tragedy difficult for anyone to bear. But what if your loved one wasn't really gone? What if, despite all other signs of death, a tenuous connection persisted? Insane as the situation would seem, if a text came from your deceased partner…

Rebecca ProulxMay 29, 2019

Fiction

Liam Callanan on Bookstores, Travel and Magic of Paris

Who doesn't love Paris? Whether it's the language, the culture, the food, or just that element of je ne sais quoi, there's something magnetic about the city. With so many different words that could be used, it's telling that perhaps the most common word to describe the city is magic. And no…

BookTribApril 11, 2018

Fiction

‘Only Child’ Author Rhiannon Navin on School Shootings, Family and Grief

I loved Only Child, the debut novel from Rhiannon Navin, written from the perspective of a first grader, Zach, who experiences a school shooting. The writing pulled me in so much, I couldn’t put down the book until I finished; I think about the characters and how they dealt with tragedy…

BookTribMarch 26, 2018

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Therapist Turns Analysis Inward As Jolting News Leads to Tragedy

For a man whose profession is based on listening to other people and helping them navigate through life’s biggest emotional issues, this was the kind of jolt that forced Dr. Paul Mason to turn his examination inward – and in a big way. TRAGEDY STRIKES In John R. Wallis’s suspense-filled…

Cristina LenociNovember 18, 2022

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

A Mother Characterized By Her Quotes, Quips and Wisdom

When we think of someone who has shaped our lives, we often find ourselves going back through our memories with them. We find ourselves wishing we could recall the funny stories and words of wisdom they have offered throughout our lives. We never think to write down anecdotes of our…

Kelsey HallSeptember 21, 2022

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Drug Lets You Speak to the Dead in Gothic Portrayal of Addiction

When Erin’s former lover Silas dies, she would do anything for the chance to get closure. A drug, called Ghost, that lets you commune with the dead seems like the perfect solution. But it might come with a cost. Clay McLeod Chapman has written a thought-provoking and disturbing horror story with…

Megan BeauregardOctober 5, 2022

Fiction Fiction - Featured

Dani Shapiro’s “Signal Fires” Meditates on Grief, Regret and Human Connection

“But these are only a few possible arcs to a life, a handful of shooting stars in the night sky. Change one thing and everything changes. A tremor here sets off an earthquake there. A fault line deepens. A wire gets tripped.” On one fateful night, three teenagers go on…

Megan BeauregardOctober 12, 2022

Fiction Fiction - Featured

Mother Speaks From Grave in Story of Grief, Love and the Supernatural

It’s only natural that mothers meddle in their children’s lives. At some point, though, the meddling usually comes to an end when the mother realizes her children have grown up and can fend for themselves or, in some extreme cases, the meddling only ends when the mother dies. Well, Joseph…

Monique SnymanOctober 21, 2022

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6 Books That Help Kids and YAs Cope With Tragedy

Tragedy is an unfortunate part of life that most people have to contend with at one point or another. For most of us, tragedy has played a much greater role in the past few years due to the pandemic. Many of us have lost loved ones to COVID and have…

Wyatt SemenukNovember 2, 2022

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Ian Primeaux on Imagination and Loss in His YA Novel “Emi”

A child wanders, puzzled, in a fantastic world. "Fantastic" in the literal sense: "conceived or seemingly conceived by unrestrained fancy," says Merriam-Webster. This world is not necessarily a perfect escape to sunshine and rainbows. There are monsters and darkness in here, and our title protagonist Emi finds herself with a…

Judy MorenoAugust 8, 2021

Author Spotlight Author Spotlight - Featured Thrillers Young Adult

Liz Alterman Unveils a Mysterious and Riveting YA Novel

Picking someone up from the airport is always a drag, but sometimes it’s downright dangerous. He’ll Be Waiting (Willow River Press) by Liz Alterman tells of a spunky teenager who does a favor for her significant other by retrieving his traveling friend. Next thing she knows, she knows nothing; she’s…

BookTribJuly 6, 2021

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Think Outside the Box: 6 Creative Approaches and Intriguing New Perspectives to Help Hack Happiness

Happiness. What a complicated concept, elusive goal and clickbait catchphrase. How many headlines have promised you simply that one thing, happiness? And how many have delivered? Have you ever felt betrayed, jaded or even more confused about the actual definition and, even, existence, of this north star after a wild-goose…

Judy MorenoNovember 5, 2021

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Losing Someone, Finding Yourself: 6 Stories of Discovery in Times of Grief

Often after losing a loved one, we find ourselves searching for that person both in our memories and in our physical spaces. It’s understandably difficult to move forward. In many ways, grief is a journey, and like all journeys, no two look exactly the same. Gathered here are stories of…

Chelsea CicconeOctober 7, 2021

Tall Poppy Review: “The Curiosities” Exposes Grief

Tall Poppies Review: Orly Konig Deftly Balances the Ebb and Flow of Grief

Ella Joy Olsen’s Take on Grief and Redemption in “Where the Sweet Bird Sings”

Widow Gets Message from the Afterlife: “I’m Here”

‘Only Child’ Author Rhiannon Navin on School Shootings, Family and Grief

A Mother Characterized By Her Quotes, Quips and Wisdom

Drug Lets You Speak to the Dead in Gothic Portrayal of Addiction

Dani Shapiro’s “Signal Fires” Meditates on Grief, Regret and Human Connection

Mother Speaks From Grave in Story of Grief, Love and the Supernatural

6 Books That Help Kids and YAs Cope With Tragedy

Ian Primeaux on Imagination and Loss in His YA Novel “Emi”

Liz Alterman Unveils a Mysterious and Riveting YA Novel

Losing Someone, Finding Yourself: 6 Stories of Discovery in Times of Grief

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