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  The Wife of His Youth - From...

  Charles W. Chesnutt

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  Charles Waddell Chesnutt was born on 20th June 1858 in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents who were both ‘free persons of color’. His paternal grandfather was a white slaveholder, and Chesnutt although he identified as African-American noted that he was seven-eighths white.   
  By age 20 Chesnutt had married and settled in Cleveland.  After reading law and passing the bar exam he established a lucrative court reporting business, which rapidly elevated his financial standing. 
  The Atlantic Monthly published his short story, and the first by an African-American, ‘The Goophered Grapevine’. This was quickly followed by 2 volumes of his short stories mainly themed with racial identity that were more complex than those of many of his contemporaries.  
  Encouraged by Atlantic editors, Chestnutt moved to writing novels. It published his first ‘The House behind the Cedars’ in 1900. 
  As well as business interests and his writing he also toured on the national lecture circuit, primarily in northern states. 
  Despite this his novels received poor sales but excellent reviews and so a self-fueling literary career based on novels was beyond his reach.   
  With the turn of the new century Chesnutt turned more energies to his court reporting business and in 1910, he served on the General Committee of the newly founded National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) becoming one of the early 20th century's most prominent activists and commentators. 
  Chesnutt is now regarded as an integral part of the Harlem Renaissance which did much to reinforce Black culture as a thriving, vibrant and essential part of 20th Century culture. 
  Charles W Chesnutt died on 15th November 1932.  He was 74.

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  The Haunted Orchard - From their...

  Richard Le Gallienne

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  Richard Thomas Gallienne was born in Liverpool on 20th January, 1866. 
   
  His first job was in an accountant's office, but this was quickly abandoned to pursue his first love as a professional writer. His first work, My Ladies’ Sonnets, was published in 1887.  
   
  In 1889 he became, for a brief time, literary secretary to Wilson Barrett the manager, actor, and playwright. Barrett enjoyed immense success with the staging of melodramas, which would later reach a peak with the historical tragedy The Sign of the Cross (1895). 
   
  Le Gallienne joined the staff of The Star newspaper in 1891, and also wrote for various other papers under the pseudonym ‘Logroller’. He contributed to the short-lived but influential quarterly periodical The Yellow Book, published between 1894 and 1897. 
   
  His first wife, Mildred Lee, died in 1894 leaving their daughter, Hesper, in his care.  
   
  In 1897 he married the Danish journalist Julie Norregard. However, the marriage would not be a success. She left him in 1903 and took their daughter Eva to live in Paris. They were eventually divorced in June 1911. 
   
  Le Gallienne now moved to the United States and became resident there.  
   
  On 27th October 1911, he married Mrs. Irma Perry, whose marriage to her first cousin, the painter and sculptor Roland Hinton Perry, had been dissolved in 1904. Le Gallienne and Irma had known each other for many years and had written an article together a few years earlier in 1906.  
   
  Le Gallienne and Irma lived in Paris from the late 1920s, where Irma’s daughter Gwen was by then an established figure in the expatriate bohème.  Le Gallienne also added a regular newspaper column to the frequent publication of his poems, essays and other articles. 
   
  By 1930 Le Gallienne’s book publishing career had virtually ceased. During the latter years of that decade Le Gallienne lived in Menton on the French Riviera and, during the war years, in nearby Monaco. His house was commandeered by German troops and his handsome library was nearly sent back to Germany as bounty. Le Gallienne managed a successful appeal to a German officer in Monaco which allowed him to return to Menton to collect his books.  
   
  To his credit Le Gallienne refused to write propaganda for the local German and Italian authorities, and financially was often in dire need.  On one occasion he collapsed in the street due to hunger. 
   
  Richard Thomas Gallienne died on 15th September 1947.  He is buried in Menton in a grave whose lease is, at present, due to expire in 2023.

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  They Called Her Bitter Green - A...

  S.P. Peredo

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  Once again, S.P. Peredo draws from both personal experiences and his imagination to present a collection of engaging stories: During a visit to a museum in Alaska, Judy sees the photograph of a woman with an uncanny resemblance to her and sets out to solve the mystery behind it; During a camping trip, a man who nearly drowns has a near-death vision that alters how he thinks about his own mortality; the life story of a young Mexican man who perishes in his attempt to enter the United States Illegally shows the gentle, human side of migrants seeking a better life; A sensitive young man is moved by the paranormal experiences centred around his mother's death; a fantastical allegory of human society as seen through the lives of ectoparasites that live and thrive on human skin; A comical, yet sad, street musician in Mexico City finds an opportunity for success through a chance encounter with two boys on their way to school; An old man, through an amazing dream and his love for a young woman, finds a glimpse of eternity; an audacious man who never thinks twice about consequences In his quest for adventure.
  
  These heartfelt, beautifully written stories, full of vivid imagery, are evocative in their range of themes that lead intriguing characters to encounter the spectrum of human emotions, including friendship, betrayal, hope, despair and love.

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  Benny and the Bright Blue Balloon

  Laurika

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  Benny and the Bright Blue Balloon is a heartwarming and playful children's picture book for ages 3–7 about friendship, adventure, and never giving up. Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom story-time, or early readers who love animals and gentle adventures, this sweet story will make children giggle, cheer, and feel cozy all at once. 
  Benny the bunny loves hopping through the meadow, exploring the flowers, and enjoying the sunshine. But one day, he spots something amazing — a bright, round, beautiful blue balloon floating across the sky. Benny knows right away he must follow it! 
  And so begins a fun-filled chase…The balloon drifts over flowers.It bobs past buzzing bees.It floats over streams, hills, and clover fields.Benny hops, splashes, giggles, and keeps going — even when the balloon slips out of reach. 
  Along the way, Benny meets friendly ducks, hears the buzz-buzz of bees, and learns to be patient and kind. At last, the balloon drifts down into a soft patch of clover, where Benny finally holds it close. But Benny soon discovers something even better than catching a balloon — finding a true friend. 
  ✨ Why children and parents will love this book:A charming animal adventure – Perfect for little ones who adore bunnies, balloons, and gentle outdoor fun.Friendship theme – Teaches kindness, perseverance, and the joy of new friends.Read-aloud magic – With fun sound effects (boing, splash, whoosh, buzz!), value its deal for interactive reading.Simple, rhythmic sentences – Great for early readers and perfect for bedtime.Beautiful pacing – Each page is short and easy to follow, keeping kids engaged.

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  Behind the Curtain - From their...

  Francis Stevens

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Gertrude Barrows Bennett who was also known as Francis Stevens.

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  The Quadroons - From their pens...

  Lydia Maria Child

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Lydia Maria Child.

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