Michael Bailey Libri

Enter a cruel palindrome world: a symmetric place where disturbing situations displace the common; where good acts transmute to evil ones; where windows and mirrors are interchangable. Within, characters influence each other through macabre arrangements of involuntary happenstance, and learn the inevitabilities of coincidence. A segmented story of a mother and daughter intertwines the others. This hidden sixth story, assembled from the five separate narratives, uncovers the sad life of a child who carries a palindrome name, and her struggling teenage mother. With five stories heading one direction, and Hannah traveling the opposite, the story unfolds like a palindrome. A puzzle within a puzzle.

The collection explores the author's tumultuous experiences, including a debilitating health condition and various catastrophic events such as wildfires, school violence, and a global pandemic. Through speculative fiction and poetry, Bailey reflects on the fragility of life and the precarious balance between existence and oblivion. This deeply personal work challenges conventional boundaries of writing, offering a poignant commentary on resilience amidst chaos and the search for meaning in an unpredictable world.

Explores the western European idea of the witches' sabbath, based on translations of five texts dating from the 1430s, and examines how these texts went on to influence conceptions of diabolical witchcraft for centuries to come.

Richard Hoggart: Culture and Critique provides a detailed and critical analysis of Hoggart's life and work. Some of the contributions come from a personal knowledge of and collegial friendship with Hoggart and help us to know more about particular aspects of his biography. Other contributors have sought to fit Hoggart within a British tradition from Matthew Arnold, through F.R. Leavis to E.P. Thompson and Raymond Williams. Read in their entirety, this lively collection of essays raise fundamental questions about culture and the arts, moral and aesthetic sensibility, educated citizenship and social democracy, and will be of interest to students and academics in social history, literary criticism, media studies and cultural sociology.

They died heart to heart, chest to chest. Detective Kovelant, haunted by the fiery death of two women, investigates why Chloe Bisset, mother and wife, swerved last-second into oncoming traffic. What drove her to this impulse? L'appel du vide, he soon discovers, is both an explanation and a non-explanation. The phrase translates to "the call of the void," which doesn't surprise him. The French often have ways of expressing the unexplainable. Most never answer the call, but only briefly contemplate what could happen. Kovelant tracks Chloe's acts through her final days-a series of experiments in spontaneity that end with her crossing one final line on the asphalt to end two lives. Clues scribed with fridge magnets, etched into silver rings, scribbled on sticky notes, and painted on the smoke-stained walls of a derelict building, reveal a woman tormented by a growing need. Each revelation drives him closer to the grief that pins him to his own dark truth. Parents should never outlive their children.

This book examines what the Bible says in regards to persons with severe and profound intellectual disabilities as well as how the church is called to care for those individuals.

Exploring the depths of imagination, this collection features a blend of short stories and poetry that evoke deep emotions and challenge boundaries. Each piece, including the Bram Stoker nominated "Fireman / Primal Tongue" and the poignant "Dandelion Clocks," showcases Bailey's lyrical style. The narratives range from haunting tributes to personal tragedies, such as "Mum," and surreal experiences like "Underwater Ferris Wheel." Enhanced by Daniele Serra's artwork and an introduction by Douglas E. Winter, this work promises a captivating literary journey.

Exploring themes of perception and memory, this collection features three dark science fiction tales. In "Darkroom," Grace, who has lived blindfolded, embarks on a time-bending project to document her father's aging, accompanied by her sister to shield them from painful memories. "SAD Face" follows Yuliya, who uses a prosthetic mask to mask her social anxiety, confronting her fears while navigating the world behind her facade. The bonus short story, "Fade to Black," delves into optophobia, the fear of opening one's eyes, adding depth to the collection's exploration of fear and identity.

Michael Bailey delves into the chaotic world of writing, editing, and publishing, drawing on his experience as an acclaimed author and editor. This work examines the psychological challenges and complexities faced by creators in the literary field, offering insights into the often tumultuous creative process. Bailey's unique perspective, shaped by his accolades and contributions to the literary community, provides a compelling look at the intersection of art and madness in the world of literature.

The narrative unfolds as the protagonist returns to his hometown, delving into its sinister history. Drawing inspiration from the works of Charles Portis and Cormac McCarthy, the story intertwines themes of grit and darkness, revealing the complexities of the town's past. Michael Bailey, an acclaimed writer and editor, crafts a compelling homage that explores the interplay between memory and place, offering readers a haunting glimpse into a world shaped by its hidden truths.