Azalea Art Press: 12 books

These wildly witty and contemplative tales offer zesty, bite-sized portions of the trials and tribulations of our daily experience, —always served up with a tasty side order of Ann Murphy Robson's signature subversive humor.

Norris Hodgkins, Jr.’s story is more than a portrait of a life well spent, it is a lens revealing an intimate view of the growing pains of a small town—one that has always cherished the values of hard work, collaboration and of uplifting the less fortunate. His life shows us not just who we are but also who we might become as a loving, socially conscious community.

The verses of Maya Mitra Das plumb the alchemy of primeval moons and mist-wrapped mountains; delving deep into the realm of personal myth. Spanning the arc of ecstasy and despair, her poems explore the boundaries of human loneliness as well as the healing power of love.

The Luminous In-Between by Cynthia-Leslie Bole is a collection of graceful and lyrical poems that invite us to celebrate the radiance of our everyday lives. With uncommon tenderness and courage, these poems explore the joyful dimensions of childhood, individuation, marriage and motherhood, while plumbing...

This is the story of a mighty warrior who fought against all odds to preserve a civilization. Rich in the drama and intrigue of 15th century Spain, Joseph Anthony’s cinematic debut novel poses challenging political and moral questions that are equally relevant today. If you crave action-packed historical fiction, this is one book you won’t want to put down.

In this brave and insightful memoir told in verse, Maure Quilter examines her years as a member of the CSJ Religious Community, her career as a therapist, her thirty-two years of marriage, and her un-expected divorce at the age of eighty. As she confronts each Stranger Within, Maure gives us all hope that authenticity and a new and purposeful path can be re-discovered at any age.

Matsu Kaze : The WInd in the Pines is a symphonic poem cycle rooted in the specific eco-scape of the longleaf pine forest of the North Carolina Sandhills. The ancient pines are both witness and healer in this journey through the realms of the human spirit. Here is a provocative memoir of damage—of...

In her 70s, author Joan Bridgeman realized that the vivid dreams she was having were actually memories of encounters with other-dimensional beings. She is among hundreds of thousands of people who have been contacted by intelligences from beyond Earth. This thought-provoking account of her personal...

From the author's difficult childhood in Arkansas, to his travels and his narrow escape from Iran, to raising a multi-cultural family and finding success in academia and business, The Pepper Tree Kingdom shows us that it is possible to discover love, purpose, friendship and even joy in unexpected places.

A young girl works alongside her elderly neighbor creating hand-painted Christmas ornaments (and learning a bit of local toy making history) in this very special celebration of traditional craft and the sweetness of friendship between the generations. Author Cos Barnes’ colorful illustrations are a perfect complement to the story, evoking the wonder and nostalgia of a North Carolina childhood.

Eight writers -- four women and four men -- have gathered together to present this soul-stirring collection of contemporary fiction -- one that is sure to whet your appetite for more from these very talented authors. As one of them reminds us: "Here is the voice inside me which says: 'I am shaking...

It is an upside-down childhood. Monique’s mother, "Maria," is a beautiful, magnetic, dizzyingly smart woman. And she's an unsolvable Rubik’s Cube who believes her life is a never-ending one-act play, with just one character. Vacillating between her many roles—doting mother, long-suffering...