"Noblebright fantasy is fantasy with a thread of hope even in the darkest hour, with characters who strive to do the right thing, even when it costs them everything. In this exciting collection of noblebright fantasy, fresh new fantasy voices and award-winning authors explore grief and hope, sacrifice and heroism. Rediscover the best aspect of classic fantasy - the noblebright ideals that made heroes heroic, even when the world grew dark ..."
"If you want to efficiently capitalize on the opportunities available to learn exactly what you want, you must find the RIGHT SET OF TOOLS to help you Want to learn a language? Play the piano today? Understand politics and finance for conversations with your peers? This book highlights the advantages of SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING (SDL) by an author using SDL methods her enter life. This book is designed to help you learn things that intere ..."
Beyond US and THEM How to Communicate Across Political Divides by JoannaHoyt Paperback, 108 Pages, Published 2018 by Independently Published ISBN-13: 978-1-976970-18-4, ISBN: 1-976970-18-0
"America’s motto is “E pluribus unum” – from many, one.Yet, America is deeply divided.Half the members of each political party say they fear and distrust members of the other political party. Neighbors, friends and family members with opposing ideologies shout at each other or stop speaking to each other.How did we get here? Can we turn around? Can we listen to each other and work together as neighbors and fellow citizens? Should we even ..."
"Winner of best Short Story in the 2016 Pulp Ark New Pulp Awards for J. Patrick Allen's "Dragonfly Shadow"You can tell a lot about a dragon by their hoard.Not the shiny one, the other one. The one where they keep their favorite things. Some dragons keep a private stash of dwarven-wrought artifices, and others tapestries that run from wall-to-wall and corner-to-corner. The Dragon Lord himself has a library. A library that devours halls an ..."
"A new issue of MYTHIC: A Quarterly Science Fiction & Fantasy has arrived!This volume of science fiction and fantasy short fiction includes tales by E.L. Bates, Peri L. Fletcher, Joanna Hoyt, David Taub, Lonnie Bricker, Wendy Nikel, F.J. Bergmann, Sean Patrick Hazlett, Mike Adamson, and M.A. Smith."
"This anthology features stories from: JA Andrews, Gustavo Bondoni, Christopher Bunn, M.C. Dwyer, Yvonne Eliot, Francesca Forrest, Chloe Garner, Corrie Garrett, Joanna Hoyt, Cate Isert, Glenn James, Jim Johnson, Ville Meriläinen, A. K. R. ..."
"Welcome to the third collection of Crossed Genres Magazine! * Second Contact * Unresolved Sexual Tension (UST) * Conspiracy * Runaway * Food * Music 18 original short stories and six new author interviews, spanning from the streets of Brooklyn to distant, alien worlds."
"Throughout the Old Testament, Yahweh drew his prophets from the most unlikely circumstances. The minor prophets Amos, Jonah, and Micah were each called out of their ordinary lives to deliver timely messages―both to their original audiences and for us, today. While they’re each unique, these three biblical books can be connected by the theological themes of divine justice, mercy, judgment, and repentance. In this volume, JoAnna M. Hoyt e ..."
A Wary Welcome The History of US Attitudes toward Immigration by Joanna Michal Hoyt Paperback, 105 Pages, Published 2017 by Independently Published ISBN-13: 978-1-5210-4439-1, ISBN: 1-5210-4439-2
"Americans are arguing fiercely over immigration. Does welcoming newcomers make us less or more safe? Does diversity dilute or enrich our culture? How do immigrants affect our economy? Is our moral obligation to take in refugees and asylum seekers, or to make sure that they don’t make life harder for already-established citizens in any way? What does it mean to be an American? This debate is as old as the United States. This country was ..."
"Henry Frederic Amiel stated that “Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind." And while this book explores theology and beliefs, it is written to be kind as well as thoughtful, and at times funny. It will give you belly laughs, but it will also give understanding of the notion of believing. It will remind you th ..."
"Somewhere between epic historical fantasy, sword and sorcery and Tolkien-esque fantasy exists a thick vein of storytelling that would make Robert E Howard and H.G. Wells proud. Following the great success of our Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, Ghosts, Horror, Science Fiction, Murder Mayhem and Crime & Mystery we present a compilation of savage swordplay, and high magic, of daring deeds and gaudy battles, in a bl ..."
"In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats. - English proverb Egyptian cats, Victorian cats, and space cats each have a story, along with cat tales of pre-history Mexico, grim magical worlds, during the zombie apocalypse, inside a typical suburban neighborhood, and more. Each gives a glimpse into the mysterious lives of felines. And each cat, whether friend or fiend, believes In a Cat's Eye, all things belong to cats. Cat-lovers and re ..."
"Welcome to the first issue of MYTHIC: A Quarterly Science Fiction & Fantasy Magazine. This new publication of science fiction and fantasy stories hopes to open up a world of broader, more diverse explorations. Seeking to break out of the worn conventions of both genres, MYTHIC collects stories that push the boundaries, but also provides a home for familiar ones as well."
"Factor Four Magazine is a quarterly magazine featuring flash fiction stories from the Speculative Fiction realm. Factor Four Magazine will focus on four of these genres. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Supernatural, and Super Hero. Genre lines are very hard to define at times, so we keep things a bit fuzzy when it comes to the definition of each of those. You may even find a few stories blend several genres together. Flash Fiction is traditio ..."
"A fresh take on a legendary tale, this anthology of thirteen short stories is a testament to just how eternal and timeless the story of King Arthur truly is. One recurring aspect of Arthurian literature is the notion that he will one day return as a messiah to save his people. Another hallmark of the King Arthur legend is that Merlin—wizard, prophet, and Arthur’s most trusted advisor—lives backwards through time. What if Merlin was ac ..."
""If you were invited to dinner by a 'civilized' cannibal, would you attend?""If you could take a pill that showed you the truth about the world, would you take it?""If you wandered into a community about to punish a criminal, would you cast the first stone?"After Dinner Conversation - Season One is a collection of the best short stories published in the After Dinner Conversation series to date. Short stories span all genres; science-fic ..."