Who Reads Short Shorts?

Who Reads Short Shorts?

Meria Cairns

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Purple People Press
Año de edición:
2024
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9798990280205
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Some might say this eclectic collection of short stories, flash fiction, poetry, photography and artwork is quirky and off-the-beaten path. Others might find this work of fiction and poetry controversial with its provocative criticism of the corporate world, the American healthcare industry, poverty and social injustice.This is the author’s first published collection of her fiction, poetry and art, and it is well worth a read. For readers seeking a unique perspective that will truly make them think, this is the book. Entertaining, engaging, and moving. If this book doesn’t cause you to scream, 'Outrageous! I strongly disagree!' it might just move you to tears.Short Description:Some might say this collection of short stories, flash fiction, poetry, photography and artwork is quirky and off-the-beaten path. Others may find it odd, even controversial. What if it is all true? Read it, and find out for yourself. Keywords:fiction;poverty;medical freedom;healthcare;doctors;werewolves;poems;flash fiction;nature photography;digital art;drawings;scary stories;ghosts;flower childContributor BiographyMeria Cairns is a writer, musician, songwriter and actress who occasionally dabbles in painting and nature photography. Her hand-painted t-shirts are posted on the 'GuitarGrrrlTees' Etsy shop.Contributor Prior WorkMeria Cairns produced a documentary film called 'Rocky Mountain Homelessness' focusing on the homeless in Denver, Colorado. The film makes the bold and often politically incorrect statement that the homeless deserve our compassion, not our judgment and that no one deserves or chooses to be destitute. Her indie-alternative rock band is called Haunted Gypsy.

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