The Struggle

by Sheila Hall, Rick Austin, Zoey Derrick

27 writers. 29 original stories and poems. A single The Struggle. From horror and humor to love and loss, each tale reflects the struggles we all have to face – in life, and within ourselves. They are as varied as the array of talent who united to create them, spinning the threads of storytelling together to weave an extraordinary anthology unlike any other. The Struggle features new works by James R. Tuck, Delilah S. Dawson, Karina Cooper, Zoey Derrick, J. Elizabeth Hill, Rick Austin and many more of today’s top talent. Proceeds from the sale of this anthology will go to helping writers in need.

198 pages, Paperback

First published October 27, 2013

Reviews

[Janie]

I put this book aside for the time being, as the stories and poems are not really my style. The exception is Sheila Hall's contribution, which is heartbreaking. I award her story all the stars.

[Kelly Smith Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

I rarely review poetry, as I find it difficult to critique something so intimate & emotional.
I haven't reviewed any short stories...yet (some reviews are coming in the future), but I've always wanted to.
Here, I can do both...

Author/poet Sheila Hall gathered together some of today's best indie authors & poets to join her on this collection, whose proceeds go to helping indie authors struggling in the literary world.
She contributed a story & poem herself, as did other authors from Literary Escapism, The Darker Fun & poets whose work has been published in books & on highly prolific websites.

All stories & poems follow the theme of the title, and describe a struggle of some sort: everything from romance woes to arson fires, and each respective contribution will make the reader feel something, be it empathy or sympathy.

I can almost guarantee you'll shed a tear or two and, when you complete the book, you'll read it again and again before referring it to everyone you know.

Who do I recommend this to? Everyone with a heart! It's great work as a whole, and each writer is showcased at his or her best.

So pick up this book & help support indie art!

5/5--Beautiful work from everyone!

[Zoey Derrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved being a part of this GREAT Anthology!
All the stories are AMAZING and I can't wait to see more from some of these amazing Authors!

[Sabine789 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology is a must read where all tastes are contended, from poetry to drama and horror / mistery, and humor stories.
I especially loved the poems in it, all of them, and the final story from Rick Austin, which struck to your mind long after you read it.

It's a must read definitely!
Sab

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I helped create, edit and contributed an short story to this anthology.