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I've struggled with how to introduce this eBook, but I guess the simplest way is to just come out and say it. After the Pulse shooting in Orlando, many publishers and authors set about doing benefit stories. Dreamspinner Press was no different. The first of these benefit anthologies is One Pulse. The overall theme is that Love Wins. The stories found in the One Pulse anthology show that love wins over any obstacle. At least three GA Authors participated: Renee Stevens, Alicia Nordwell, and MA Church. All proceeds from the sale of the One Pulse eBook are donated to LGBTQ organizations in Central Florida to benefit the victims and families of this horrendous tragedy. AVAILABLE NOW One Pulse Anthology Collection To benefit the victims and families of the Orlando shooting Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Cover Artist: Paul Richmond Genre: Anthology Length: 198,538 Words Rating: Adult/Mature Dreamspinner Press – Amazon – Barnes & Noble – All Romance Blurb: Stories drive life. Sometimes life is good; sometimes life is bad. But it’s the nature of our community that in the aftermath of an act of hatred, we respond with love. Because darkness cannot exist in the presence of light. Cruelty cannot stand against compassion. Negativity will never overcome hope. To show our support for those affected by the Orlando shooting, our authors, editors, artists, and staff have volunteered their talents to create this anthology. All proceeds will be donated to LGBT organizations in central Florida. Join us as we celebrate the triumph of love over every obstacle. Stories: Jon Keys—A Single Night Alicia Nordwell—About Best Friends & Boyfriends Mickie B. Ashling—Adíos M.T. Aspen —Asking for Trouble M.A. Church—Chasing Tyme Caitlin Ricci—Coming Out George Seaton—Cucurrucucú Jayce Ellis—Dance Bree Cariad—Everyday Miracles Chrissy Munder—Everything I Need Ellis Carrington—For the First Time Felicitas Ivey—Get Me to the Church Town Hall on Time John Amory—Happy Pride Grace R. Duncan—Hope John Goode—Let Them Eat Cake J. C. Long—Magical Boys Just Wanna Have Fun Elizabeth Noble—Magicicada Renee Stevens—More Than a Pact Troy Storm—One Big Happy… Bunch Connie Bailey—One Heart at a Time Dev Bentham—Perfection Andrea Speed—Pride Laura Lascarso—Pull Lila Leigh Hunter—Raffled Kiss Emery C. Walters—Ranch Dressing C.C. Dado—Read My Lips Sera Kane—The Stag's Bane KC Burn—The Tithe Vicktor Alexander—The Wooing of the Marqués de Sierra de Outes Edmond Manning—They Danced
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Blurb LOVE IS LOVE Poetry Anthology A collection of poems written by over fifty authors in aid of the victims and survivors of the Orlando Pulse Attack. On June 12, 2016, the most horrendous mass shooting in US history and an unfathomable act of hate was directed at the LGBT community in Orlando. The horror of this tragedy reverberated around the world, leaving millions shocked and appalled at the senseless violence that destroyed so many innocent lives. In a display of solidarity with the victims and survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting, a group of LGBTQ+ and straight allies, from all across the globe, came together to produce a collection of poems in celebration of love and acceptance. The resulting Love is Love Poetry Anthology is dedicated to the families and victims of the shooting and all proceeds of this work will be donated to Equality Florida’s Pulse Victims Fund. In this small way, the authors, along with the readers who purchase this work, seek to contribute to the lives of those who still suffer from the consequences of the malice directed toward them, and offer some positivity and compassion in the face of such bigotry. Contributing Authors: AC Benus, Aditus, Andrew Jericho, Ann Anderson, Ash Marie, Asta Idonea, Betti Gefecht, Cam Kennedy, Cynus Eldranai, Darren White, dughlas, Eddy LeFey, Eden Winters, EmiGS Em, F.E. Feeley Jr., Gelybi , Headstall, Jack L. Pyke, Jana Denardo, Jason Frazier, Jay Rookwood, J.L. Merrow, Karina Rye, Kathy Griffith, Kay Ellis, Kaye P. Hallows, Kit Loffstadt, Laura B. Damone, Layla Dorine, Lily G. Blunt, L.J. Harris, L.M. Somerton, Louis Stevens, L.S.K Harris, L.V. Lloyd, Lynn Michaels, Maggie Chatterton, Maria Siopis, Monika De Giorgi, Parker Owens, Patricia Nelson, Pelaam, Petra Howard, Ravyn Bryce, Rick R. Reed, Ruski, Valik and Addy, S.J. Davis, Skylar M. Cates, Star Brady, Steve Baldry, Susan Crane, Tamara Miles, Tash Hatzipetrou, Tim Landon, Tracy Gee, Vicki Tubridy, Victoria Kinnaird, and Wendy Rathbone. My Review I was excited to finally see this book out. I know so many of the authors of the poems and couldn't wait to read what they'd written. Some of the poems made me laugh, some made me cry, some just made me shout. I would highly recommend this great book and of course it's even better that by buying it you're supporting an equally good cause. Thank you to all the authors, and behind the scenes people, who donated their time and talents to bring us this great product. Buy Links Amazon / Smashwords/ ARe / PayHip
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Shock, anger, sadness, resentment, and thoughts of revenge. Those are the thoughts and feelings I am personally dealing with this morning waking up to the news of what happened early today in Orlando, Florida. I’m sure there is much more we are all feeling and trying to work our way through right now. As of the last report on CNN, there are 50 dead and 49 injured in a mass shooting at a gay club in Orlando called Pulse. It happened at 2 AM just around closing time. The gunman, who the FBI have reported as having ‘radical Islamic views’, parked his van outside the club, started opening fire with a semi-automatic rifle and handgun in his possession and continued into the club where he took hostages and continued his slaughter. Police SWAT teams swarmed the club 3 hours later and shot the gunman. I’m sure this account will be changed as more information comes forth. All of our thoughts, and if you are religious, prayers go out to everyone affected by this not only there in Orlando, but wherever you are as well. The fact that this now has been the deadliest mass shooting in US history, I can’t help but feel the above emotions on the fact that so many lives have been lost, with the added weight of knowing that the gay community was specifically targeted. We all know that our identity is hated by certain groups of people, but the fact that someone went so far as to target a large group of our community is really troubling to all of us. The idea that terrorism can make us afraid and question how we live our lives; this is the real blow to any community touched by heinous acts of terror. Will I feel safe going to a pride event, will I be okay to go to a bar, and will I be okay openly saying that I’m LGBTQ? The one thing that helps is talking about this. How do you feel? What are your fears? Put them down on paper or share them with us here. Writing this has me looking at the tragedy a bit different. Maybe even a glimmer of hope? If we can learn from the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, we need to show our support, but more importantly our resilience. Go back to the club, go to a Pride event, and don’t let this stop you from being who you were born to be!! Some other thoughts. Yes, religious ideology may play a role in this, but please remember that a small group of radicals or maybe even one lone wolf is responsible for this. Don’t condemn an entire religion or race just because this person may have been associated with a radical sect that isn’t reflective of the entire group. If you are in favour or against gun reform, don’t hate the people who are on the other side of the fence. Go out and join a group you identify with regarding guns. Be it the NRA or the anti-gun lobby, join, and make your voice known. Most importantly, learn from this and talk to your opponents rather than lash out at them. Generally, blogs are open for politics and religion. Due to the tragic nature and the sensitivity of this subject, even though I have touched on religion and politics here, please do not post comments on those subjects, they will be deleted without notice. The Pit is open and ready to have your discussions on those matters. What we would like this blog to really be about is empathy for the victims, your feelings, your fears, your resolve, and your hope. Steve On Behalf of the GA Site Administrators
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