by | Feb 6, 2017 | Quote of the Week

“In my years, I have seen that people must be their own gods and make their own good fortune. The bad will come or not come anyway.” —Octavia Butler, Wild Seed – Influential science fiction writer Octavia Butler was a true genius of the genre, amassing a...

by | Jan 30, 2017 | Quote of the Week

“I have sometimes dreamt, at least, that when the Day of Judgment dawns and the great conquerors and lawyers and statesmen come to receive their rewards—their crowns, their laurels, their names carved indelibly upon imperishable marble—the Almighty will turn to...

by | Jan 23, 2017 | Quote of the Week

“You’ve got a chance to start out all over again. A new place, new people, new sights. A clean slate. See, you can be anything you want with a fresh start.” —Annie Proulx, The Shipping News – A nature enthusiast who captures and pins the wonder of...

by | Dec 19, 2016 | Quote of the Week

“As we head into 2017, we can expect that our civic and cultural life will remain turbulent. In these times it is especially important to remember that as publishers we will always endeavor to give voice to a wide range of opinions and divergent viewpoints. We...

by | Dec 12, 2016 | Quote of the Week

“I learned by patience and persistence that everything has a point of balance. You just have to find it.” – Amy Tan – Indulging in themes of heritage, family, and assimilation, Amy Tan is an author that captures lively storytelling. While most...

by | Dec 5, 2016 | Quote of the Week

“If you’re good at it, and you love it, and it helps you navigate the river of the world, then it can’t be wrong.” — Sherman Alexie, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian – Sherman Alexie is a preeminent creative nonfiction...