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Today’s spotlight is on a children’s book: Alexander Lee and the Sunken Ship by Laura Austin.

Title: Alexander Lee and the Sunken Ship

Author: Laura Austin

Publication Date: October 23, 2017

Format: Paperback/Ebook

Pages: 24 (Paperback)

Purchase Link: Amazon

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Join Alexander Lee as he enjoys each day and discovers so much along the way! He uncovers exciting clues from history and uses them to reveal an intriguing mystery! Read his tale, and you’ll want to embark on more adventures with this fun shark!

About the Author:

Laura enjoys creative writing in all forms. She has been previously published in Better Than Starbucks, The Haberdasher, and Ricky’s Backyard, and has self-published two children’s picture books in her Alexander Lee series. She participated as a judge for Ageless Authors and also writes song lyrics. She lives with her husband and kids in rural Kentucky.

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Book Spotlight: Alexander Lee and the Sunken Ship by Laura Austin Today's spotlight is on a children's book: Alexander Lee and the Sunken Ship by Laura Austin.

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New Release & Giveaway: TLJ Vol. XXIII The Write Path

New Release & Giveaway: TLJ Vol. XXIII The Write Path

Title: Torrid Literature Journal Volume XXV Synergy

Publisher: TL Publishing Group LLC

Contributors: Tracy Whiteside; Gale Acuff; Marcus Benjamin Ray; James Lewis Huss ; Andrew Lafleche; Scott Outlar; Brittany Franclemont; Sterling Jacobs; Richard Dinges, Jr.; Luigi Coppola; Anna Linetskaya; Jolene Munch Cardoza; Dean Miller; Patrick Erickson; Timothy Robbins; Robert L. Martin; Shaun…

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Book Review: One Flesh Obed Ladiny

Book Review: One Flesh Obed Ladiny

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“Your problem was you thought it was wrong to high-five yourself. You thought you’d go to hell for giving yourself a hug…”

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I was introduced to Obed Ladiny when his poetry first appeared in the Torrid Literature Journal. I love poetry in general because it gives readers an intimate experience with the poet who dares to embrace their voice. With that being said, I…

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Where I Ache Blog Tour: Interview with Megan OKeeffe

Where I Ache Blog Tour: Interview with Megan OKeeffe

I was fortunate to interview Megan O’keefe, author of Cracked Open (2018) and Debatably Dateable, a blog about poetry, romance, and love. Her latest poetry collection, Where I Ache, is available for pre-order on Amazon. (2019). Read on to learn more about the poet behind the pen.

How do you deal with writer’s block? What is your advice on how to overcome it?

Writer’s block usually comes…

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New Release & Giveaway: TLJ Vol. XXIII The Write Path

Title: Torrid Literature Journal Volume XXIII The Write Path

Publisher: TL Publishing Group LLC

Contributors: Candice Louisa Daquin; Bruce McRae; Jan Ball; Joanna Tang; Ken Tomaro; George Freek; Jay Frankston; Richard Holleman; Rick Hartwell; Khadija Gure; George Kramer; Allen Forrest; DS Maolalai; Ken Simpson; Jason Kirk Bartley; Janice Canerdy; Sterling Jacobs; Sugar Tobey; Wayne F.…

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Call for Submissions: New Category

Call for Submissions: New Category

2018 has been an impactful year! It’s hard to believe we’re already at the halfway point. Nevertheless, this is a great time for us to pause and examine where we are in this moment. We want to thank everyone for supporting our literary journal. We wouldn’t be where we are today without the generous help of our staff, readers, contributing writers, and supporters. We’re several months away from…

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New Release & Giveaway: TLJ Vol. XX Bend, Don't Break

New Release & Giveaway: TLJ Vol. XX Bend, Don’t Break

  Title: Torrid Literature Journal Volume XX Bend, Don’t Break Published by TL Publishing Group LLC (more…)

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Announcement: New Editors

We are pleased to introduce our new staff members: Poetry Editor Alisha Crump and Fiction Editor Justin Rose. Crump and Rose will aid our team in reviewing and selecting submissions for the Torrid Literature Journal. (more…)

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TL Open Mic Show: The Anniversary Edition

Save the date. Our next open mic show is Saturday, Jan. 28th at The Bunker in Ybor City.

TL Publishing Group’s first open mic of 2017 will take place this Saturday, January 28th from 8-11 PM at The Bunker in Tampa, Florida. This show will mark our five year anniversary for both our open mic show and the Torrid Literature Journal. Our show: All artists (singers, musicians, bands, poets, storytellers, spoken word artists, comedians, etc.) are welcome to perform! We love the diverse…

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Call for Submissions

2016 has been an amazing year! We want to thank everyone for supporting our literary journal, contests, and blog. We know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from us but we are back from our brief hiatus and we are excited to share some great news with our readers. We will be releasing Volume XIX and XX of the Torrid Literature Journal before 2016 is over. Each volume contains fresh new poems,…

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Flashback Friday: Circle Circle Dot Dot

Flashback Friday: Circle Circle Dot Dot

National Novel Writing Month is just around the corner. Today we’re sharing Noah R. Sebek’s short story, “Circle Circle Dot Dot”. This story first appeared in the Torrid Literature Journal Vol. X Lost. Circle Circle Dot Dot By Noah R. Sebek “I now pronounce you man and wife.” “Are you sure that’s right?” she asked meekly. “I think so,” he responded. “I think that’s all you really need.” “Oh.…

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Poet Interview: Nikita Hernandez

Poet Interview: Nikita Hernandez

A while back I had the great pleasure of interviewing Nikita Hernandez. Born and raised as a military brat, or “professional gypsy” as her mom likes to say, Nikita Hernandez grew up in the Deep South drinking sweet tea and plucking pecans from her next door neighbor’s tree. She spends her time battling wanderlust, daydreaming, and drinking tea. Her poems have appeared in The Perch, Torrid…

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TL Open Mic Night: Embrace Your Voice

TL Open Mic Night: Embrace Your Voice

TL Publishing Group’s first open mic of 2016 will take place this Saturday, March 26th from 8-11 PM at The Bunker in Tampa, Florida. Our show: All artists (singers, musicians, bands, poets, storytellers, spoken word artists, comedians, etc.) are welcome to perform! We love the diverse level of creativity that spills forth from our performers. We welcome seasoned and emerging artists. As a…

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TL Open Mic Night: Embrace Your Voice

Speak your truth. Embrace your voice. Perfect  your craft. TL Publishing Group’s first open mic of 2016 will take place this Saturday, March 26th from 8-11pm at The Bunker in Tampa, Florida. [INSERT FLYER] Our show: All artists (singers, musicians, bands, poets, storytellers, spoken word artists, comedians, etc.) are welcome to perform! We love the diverse level of creativity that spills forth…

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Flashback Friday: Terms of Futility

Flashback Friday: Terms of Futility

Today we’re sharing A.J. Huffman’s poem, “Terms of Futility”. This poem first appeared in the Torrid Literature Journal Vol. III – The Forgotten Art. Terms of Futility By A.J. Huffman   My mouth is barren. Incapable of orating any semblance of thought.  Full coherence is a misery I swallow dry.  It changes nothing.  As the implicated invitation far beyond manifestation stands:  uselessly unspoken…

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Flashback Friday: Marionette Illusion

Flashback Friday: Marionette Illusion

Today we’re going to take a look at a poem written by Kaitlin Artis. “Marionette Illusion” first appeared in the Torrid Literature Journal Vol. X Lost. This volume was published on April 1, 2014.   Marionette Illusion By Kaitlin Artis   Your hands were skilled at tearing things apart and coaxing them back together with honeyed promises with mesmerizing lies you oiled gears, wound springs, painted…

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New Release & Giveaway: TLJ Vol. XVII Layers & Levels

New Release & Giveaway: TLJ Vol. XVII Layers & Levels

Title: Torrid Literature Journal Volume XVII Layers & Levels Published by TL Publishing Group LLC Available at Amazon Description: TL Publishing Group LLC enters into 2016 with their latest release of the Torrid Literature Journal. Volume XVII Layers & Levels will prove that literature brings people closer to life. The contributing writers in this volume have taken the time to share poems and…

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