Dancing Moon Press Memoir
Born the youngest son of survivors of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, Jerry Shekerdemian was raised on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before fleeing to Beirut, Lebanon, and then to London, England and finally to Vancouver, Canada. Throughout decades raising a family and working as a hydraulics engineer, Jerry dreamt of becoming a writer. Whenever he could he would write, returning to the same subjects again and again - the life of the immigrant, the Armenian culture, and his beloved family. This compilation of many autobiographical and fictional stories is his first book.
As one of a family of eight living in a one-bedroom house in Scotland, James McLatchie grew up with the only work in the coal mile as his primary hope for the future. But through the sport of running, McLatchie found his place in the world. In the 1960s, a scholarship brought him to college and competition in the United States. A globe-spanning career as a coach ensued. McLatchie's athletes competed in the Olympics, the World Championships, and, ultimately, took the #1 title at the USA High School National Cross-Country competition. This is his story.
This is not a tale about the breaking, but of the putting back together. In the summer of 2014, Portland, Oregon resident Marie MacMillan was enjoying life in her twenties.Until one day, heartbreak upended everything. Trying to move on, Marie didn’t want to sign up for any dating websites. She didn’t want to have meaningless rebound flings. She just wanted to find her self-worth again. Hang on! (Marie exclaimed). I’ll date myself. That’s what I’m going to do. Marie furiously typed up a List of 50 Dates to take herself on. That list was long and challenging—it might even take a year to finish. Marie didn’t care. She was going to reboot herself, one step at a time.
The story of a young ski instructor’s career that is ended by injuries. Over the next 40 years he carves out a new career as a chainsaw sculptor on the Oregon Coast. The first half of the book is poems that follow my journey as an aspiring ski professional in search of the never-ending party and good snow. The journey began in high school in Portland, Oregon, and on Mt. Hood where I started working as a ski instructor and professional ski patrol, moving on to skiing jobs in Idaho; Lake Tahoe; and Montana before a severe and reoccurring knee injury ended the lifelong dream of being a professional skier. The second half of this book features my work as a chainsaw artist over the last 45 years.
The Quiet Blossom is a nonfiction story about the subculture that formed around the medical marijuana industry in Northern California. It documents a unique time and place in American history that is actively impacting society today. The book is a personal narrative that tells the story of one young man's experiences over nearly a decade in the rapidly changing Cannabis industry. Embedded within the story, lies a cultural exploration of a budding young culture with its own set of ideas and values. Through unusual events and unusual characters, the story paints a picture of the lifestyle and the conflicts generated by the black market industry. marijuana continues to inspire passion around the country, The Quiet Blossom takes a deeper look at the protest inherent to the cannabis industry.
When city girl Theresa falls madly in love with commercial fisherman Captain Bart, she trades her urban lifestyle for a grueling job as crew on his ninety-two-foot-tuna boat in the North Pacific Ocean. During their three-month journey, she battles waves the size of four-story buildings in hurricane-force winds and almost loses her mind but wins the respect of the Hyenas—an elite group of fishermen who become her extended family.When Captain Bart dies at sea of a massive heart attack, Theresa must survive her worst nightmare and nearly drowns in grief and financial devastation. FISHING WITH HYENAS is a true story about the power of love, the pull of Mother Ocean, and overcoming loss.
Stitch, maybe you don't remember me, but it was your old man, Tom, who taught me how to ride. He rode a blue Electra Glide back then. He was a union carpenter working in a theatrical local in Manhattan. The day I bought my first Harley-Davidson 45, your old man said, "Okay, kid, fall in behind me. I'll show you how to ride." So I rode behind him, following wherever he went, which turned out to be the Jersey Shore. Once there, we got totally fucking drunk. Shit-faced. We tried to leave, but a six-volt kick-start, coupled with alcohol doesn't make for a quick getaway. As you know.
Salt In Our Blood: The Memoir of a Fisherman's Wife is the 2009 recipient of the prestigious WILLA Literary Award, in the category of creative nonfiction. SALT IN OUR BLOOD recounts the moving story of a commercial fisherman's wife, who is both a mother and a successful attorney on the Oregon coast. Set against the sudden loss at sea of the Eders' oldest son, Ben, it is a tale of indescribable sadness but also one of resilience and courage - a stunning testament to one family's strength and the memory of their remarkable son.
When Movie Was A Band is the story of playing in a rock and roll band and the choices the band had to make and how the band dealt with the obstacles they faced on their road to fame and fortune.
