The symphony takes a collective breath.The strings are taut, lips hover just above cold metal, and the players are stiff—all waiting for the first twitch of the conductor's wrist. A Symphony of Our Stories is a collection of 10 poems and short stories, each centered around one specific instrument. This collaborative effort creates the a symphonic reading experience. The players and playwrights invite you to enjoy this anthology and to find your own song within each piece. This Collection Includes:Woodwinds by Dwight ParrishHarmonica by Cat RussellCymbals by John EcholsCello by LML McClureViolin by Alexxa BurtonFlute & Saxophone by Donna BunnerGuitar by Barbara LangHarp by Bill ReidConductor by Dawn E. Dagger

Picturesque poems, gritty stories of magic and survival, and tales of romance all come together for Snowdrops in Springtime, an anthology of hope. From dragons and mermaids to war and love, this anthology contains a wide variety of poems, stories, and themes. All entries in this anthology, no matter how dark or grim, end in hope or a happy ending–because the darkness does not win.  The authors included in this collection are Andi Michelson, Annee Clark, Camille Esther, C. F. Treader, Christmas Beeler, Dawn E. Dagger, Donna J. Bunner-Miller, Elizabeth Agnes, Katarina Kelley, Kathryn Rossati, Megan Huffman, Michaela Bush, Rachael S. Conte, RJ Conte, Rose Kirby, Schro Grey, and Taryn Skipper. All publisher proceeds from this collection will be donated to 988, the Suicide and Crisis Hotline.

Dandelions push up between the concrete slabs, reminding onlookers of resilience and hope.A moving, emotional collection of poems that explores the stages of love and life: grief, rage, and the enduring hope at the end of it all-the dandelions in the sidewalk cracks. This collection features 38 poems from 13 authors.Dandelions in Sidewalk Cracks is the 2nd Massillon Public Library adult writer's group (Writers of the Round Table) collection of poetry. This collection features 38 poems split into four sections: Withered Bouquets in Kitchen Vases (poems of sadness & death), Wildflowers Along Highway Roads (poems growing in the gardens of words), Brambles Clawing Crumbling Stones (poems of madness and rage), and Dandelions in Sidewalk Cracks (poems of hope, happiness, and resilience.) This collection represents the full spectrum of life-each poet with their own history, styles, voices, themes, experiences, and emotions-and features works from: Alexxa Burton, Andi Michelson, Crystal Hoff, Cat Russell, Dawn E. Dagger, Donna J. Bunner, Dwight Parrish, Jana Day, Joe Clifford Faust, Lisa A. Beltz, LML McClure, MKS Cooper, and Rhoda Zook.

The symphony takes a collective breath.The strings are taut, lips hover just above cold metal, and the players are stiff—all waiting for the first twitch of the conductor's wrist. A Symphony of Our Stories is a collection of 10 poems and short stories, each centered around one specific instrument. This collaborative effort creates the a symphonic reading experience. The players and playwrights invite you to enjoy this anthology and to find your own song within each piece. This Collection Includes:Woodwinds by Dwight ParrishHarmonica by Cat RussellCymbals by John EcholsCello by LML McClureViolin by Alexxa BurtonFlute & Saxophone by Donna BunnerGuitar by Barbara LangHarp by Bill ReidConductor by Dawn E. Dagger

Picturesque poems, gritty stories of magic and survival, and tales of romance all come together for Snowdrops in Springtime, an anthology of hope. From dragons and mermaids to war and love, this anthology contains a wide variety of poems, stories, and themes. All entries in this anthology, no matter how dark or grim, end in hope or a happy ending–because the darkness does not win.  The authors included in this collection are Andi Michelson, Annee Clark, Camille Esther, C. F. Treader, Christmas Beeler, Dawn E. Dagger, Donna J. Bunner-Miller, Elizabeth Agnes, Katarina Kelley, Kathryn Rossati, Megan Huffman, Michaela Bush, Rachael S. Conte, RJ Conte, Rose Kirby, Schro Grey, and Taryn Skipper. All publisher proceeds from this collection will be donated to 988, the Suicide and Crisis Hotline.

Dandelions push up between the concrete slabs, reminding onlookers of resilience and hope.A moving, emotional collection of poems that explores the stages of love and life: grief, rage, and the enduring hope at the end of it all-the dandelions in the sidewalk cracks. This collection features 38 poems from 13 authors.Dandelions in Sidewalk Cracks is the 2nd Massillon Public Library adult writer's group (Writers of the Round Table) collection of poetry. This collection features 38 poems split into four sections: Withered Bouquets in Kitchen Vases (poems of sadness & death), Wildflowers Along Highway Roads (poems growing in the gardens of words), Brambles Clawing Crumbling Stones (poems of madness and rage), and Dandelions in Sidewalk Cracks (poems of hope, happiness, and resilience.) This collection represents the full spectrum of life-each poet with their own history, styles, voices, themes, experiences, and emotions-and features works from: Alexxa Burton, Andi Michelson, Crystal Hoff, Cat Russell, Dawn E. Dagger, Donna J. Bunner, Dwight Parrish, Jana Day, Joe Clifford Faust, Lisa A. Beltz, LML McClure, MKS Cooper, and Rhoda Zook.