Johnny Temple, Marlon James – Bocas Literary Festival, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

Date: April, 29 2015 – May, 3 2015

Full details TBA.

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Literary Lions: 13 Questions with James Franco

Publisher Johnny Temple interviews James Franco as part of Akashic Books’ “Literary Lions” interview series!

Katia D. Ulysse: Hello 2017

Drifting author Katia D. Ulysse welcomes us to 2017 with a touching look back at who we lost in 2016, and a moving call to face the new year with love and thanks.

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Naga raced across the floor. She knew if she crawled, the pebbles would dig into her skin and make her sore. She made for the nearest pole and climbed to the highest rafter, where she curled up and watched the man on the crocus-sack mattress, grunting and writhing . . .

“The Aftermath” by Christopher Fraser

“I’m sorry.” It was a simple statement, filled with honesty and sadness, but truth was evident in the man’s voice . . .

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It used to be so. Playing dead to catch Corbeau alive. Every day started with the Our Father.

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I held a glass of champagne in my hand and stood alone under the dark night sky. . .