Emily Schultz je spoluzakladateľkou časopisu Joyland Magazine. Jej tvorba sa zameriava na skúmanie súčasných tém a spoločenských výziev s prenikaním do ľudskej psychiky. Jej štylistická obratnosť spočíva vo vytváraní živých, často znepokojivých svetov, ktoré rezonujú s čitateľmi. Prostredníctvom svojej literárnej tvorby sa Schultz stala významným hlasom v súčasnej literatúre, známa svojou jedinečnou perspektívou a provokatívnym rozprávaním.
Emily Schultz's debut poetry collection draws inspiration from the films and life of director Werner Herzog, using them as catalysts for exploring the nuances of everyday experiences. Through hypnotic imagery, Schultz elevates ordinary moments, revealing deeper insights and reflections. The poems serve as a bridge between the cinematic and the commonplace, inviting readers to discover the extraordinary within the mundane.
Set in 1984, the story follows 14-year-old Chris Lane as he navigates the closing of Joyland, the town's beloved video arcade. Faced with the loss of his favorite hangout, Chris embarks on a summer filled with unexpected experiences, exploring themes of teenage lust and violence. The narrative intertwines the personal with the broader context of the Cold War, all while capturing the essence of video games and hair metal culture. Enhanced by illustrations from Eisner Award winner Nate Powell, this edition features an alternate ending and an insightful author interview.
The biography explores Michael Moore's transformation from a reserved Eagle Scout to a prominent critic of the Bush presidency. Through extensive research and interviews, it uncovers the complexities of his personality, highlighting both his passionate advocacy and contentious nature as a bestselling author and Academy Award-winning filmmaker. The narrative delves into the truths and misconceptions surrounding his life and work, providing a nuanced portrait of a controversial figure in contemporary media.
Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, this novel intricately weaves themes of nostalgia and rebellion, capturing the era's cultural essence through the lens of video games and hair metal music. It explores the personal and societal impacts of geopolitical tensions, blending humor and drama as characters navigate their identities amidst the digital age's rise. The story offers a unique perspective on how the Cold War's influence permeated everyday life, making it a compelling read for those interested in history and pop culture.
Both a taut whodunit and a haunting snapshot of the effects of a violent crime, Little Threats tells the story of a woman who served fifteen years in prison for murder...and now it's time to find out if she's guilty. In the summer of 1993, twin sisters Kennedy and Carter Wynn are embracing the grunge era and testing every limit in their privileged Richmond suburb. But Kennedy's teenage rebellion goes too far when, after a night of partying in the woods, her best friend, Haley, is murdered, and suspicion quickly falls upon Kennedy. She can't remember anything about the night in question, and this, along with the damning testimony from a college boy who both Kennedy and Haley loved, is enough to force Kennedy to enter a guilty plea. In 2008, Kennedy is released into a world that has moved on without her. Carter has grown distant as she questions Kennedy's innocence, and begins a relationship with someone who could drive the sisters apart forever. The twins' father, Gerry, is eager to protect the family's secrets and fragile bonds. But Kennedy's return brings the tragedy back to the surface, along with a whole new wave of media. When a crime show host comes to town asking questions, believing the murder wasn't as simple as it seemed, murky memories of Haley's death come to light. As new suspects emerge and the suburban woods finally give up their secrets, two families may be destroyed again.
Hazel Hayes is a graduate student living in New York City when she learns that she is pregnant after an ill-advised affair with her married professor. More worrisome than the shock of this discovery is the apocalyptically bad timing: random but deadly attacks, all by women with light hair, are terrifying the city's inhabitants.
From the author of The Blondes comes a twisted, darkly humorous story about a woman's attempted murder, her lost memories, and the old friends who try to put her back together--or finish her off for good. When Mia Sinclair-Kroner wakes from a coma, all she can remember are the movies she's known and loved. Her college friends quickly assemble for a weekend party, in an effort to help her remember. But with old friends come old wounds, and it soon becomes clear that Mia's accident might not have been an accident at all. Was it Agnes, driven by her unspoken resentments? Or Zoey, who covets everything Mia has? Have the years apart only fanned the extinguished flame between Ethan and Mia, compelling him to violence? Or did Victor, who moved away, return with an agenda? Or was it Martin, the wealthy husband, who put a country estate between Mia and her past? As old tensions and new suspicions rise, these friends must wade through their film knowledge, shared history, and everything that's kept them apart in order to figure out which one of them is trying to end things once and for all.
