October 1, 2023

Mexico’s Legend of “La Llorona” in Story and Song

Posted by in Audio Arts, Interviews, Podcasts, Video
Mexico’s Legend of “La Llorona” in Story and Song

Debuting an Extraordinary Realization from Auteur Philip Gabbard and Fat Unicorn Society Studios The Fictional Café is thrilled to join in the worldwide release today of Philip Gabbard’s stunning work, “La Llorona.” He wrote the story, wrote and orchestrated the music, and produced this video, which features a heartbreakingly beautiful duet. This truly incredible visual portrayal of the legendary La Llorona stars Angela Muniz in her debut performance, accompanied by Mexican recording artist Federico Valdez. In just three minutes, “La Llorona” will take you on a journey through centuries of folklore and cultural heritage, revealed with a new artistic perspective on this age-old story. Take a listen, enjoy, peruse the lyrics and read the interview with Phil below. We would love for you to share your thoughts in the Comments section, and please share this post with…

Continue reading →

September 5, 2023

The FC Publisher Interview: Stephen Games

Posted by in Book Reviews, Interviews
The FC Publisher Interview: Stephen Games

The Publisher of EnvelopeBooks Proves You Can Judge A Book by Its Cover The art of creating a distinctive publishing brand among a miasma of publishers Ever wonder why there is no authoritative, independent resource for seeking out books like there is with IMDB for movies? (Well, like IMDB used to be, anyway.) It surely isn’t Amazon, nor is it Goodreads, which Amazon took over in 2013. A year earlier, a publishing entrepreneur filled that void in the UK . . . we interviewed him to learn about his experiences and views of the publishing business. In 2012, Stephen Games started a magazine connecting publishers’ books with readers and named it Booklaunch , which he says is, “now the highest circulation books magazine in the UK . . … Tabloid-size pages allow publishers to place…

Continue reading →

August 3, 2023

“Dare To Question: Carrie Chapman Catt’s Voice for the Vote”

Posted by in Book Reviews, Interviews, Writing
“Dare To Question: Carrie Chapman Catt’s Voice for the Vote”

A New Book by Jasmine A. Stirling Jasmine returns to grace these e-pages with her story of the woman who led the struggle to give American women the right to vote in the early 20th century. Yes, the twentieth century, just a hundred years ago. Yet to this day, the same kinds of issues continue to plague this so-called enlgihtened country. But who was Carrie Chapman Catt, and what exactly happened 103 years ago this month? Jasmine writes: “As a child, Carrie Chapman Catt asked a lot of questions: How many stars are in the sky? Do germs have personalities? And why can’t Mama vote? Catt’s curiosity led her to college, on to a career in journalism, and finally to becoming the president of The National American Woman Suffrage Association. Catt knew the movement needed a change,…

Continue reading →

July 3, 2023

“The Retribution Squad,” A Novel by J.M. Henderson

Posted by in Book Reviews
“The Retribution Squad,” A Novel by J.M. Henderson

If you’re upset by the shenanigans in American politics and government, this is a story for you. Author J.M. Henderson, a veteran and lifelong observer of the American Way, pulls no punches in this novel about eight patriots who go after the insurrectionists and their ilk who defiled Congress and attempted to stop Biden’s presidential election vote count on January 6, 2021. The Retribution Squad, born from the chaos of the January 6 insurrection in the nation’s capital, is operating outside the law. Led by old timers and vets, they are on a patriotic crusade to defeat the forces plotting an even bigger, more successful, much more deadly insurrection. They risk life, limb and incarceration to carry out lethal operations against the greedy and power-hungry who are destroying the Constitutional fabric of American democracy. Will…

Continue reading →

June 26, 2023

“No Man’s Ghost,” A Novel by Jason Powell

Posted by in Book Reviews, Interviews
“No Man’s Ghost,” A Novel by Jason Powell

The Fire: Is fire alive? Does it possess intent or emotions or is it simply one of the four forces of nature, indifferent to human life? What would a fireman say if you asked this question? We asked Jason Powell, author of No Man’s Ghost, a brand-new, engrossing novel about a rookie New York fireman. See the interview with him following the Chapter 1 excerpt where he answers this question. No Man’s Ghost: This may be the most popular quotation among firefighters: “Let no man’s ghost ever come back and say his training failed him.” The Tale: Charlie Davids, freshly graduated from the New York City Fire Academy, is starting his first day at the firehouse. He’s considered on probation and thus called a “probie” by the other firefighters at Engine 99 and Ladder 88,…

Continue reading →

This is your site

Welcome to the Fictional Café! Your baristas are interested in all genres of short fiction, poetry, excerpts from novels-in-progress, your photographs, art, and audio or video podcasts. We encourage you to share your work for publication in the Fictional Café. Click on the Join/Submit button above to learn more.

Archive

Facebook

The Fictional Café

1 day ago

The Fictional Café
Fresh Java! Michael Larrain's "The Life of a Private Eye" - is.gd/5J1s0g ... See MoreSee Less

Michael Larrain's "The Life of a Private Eye" - The Fictional Café

www.fictionalcafe.com

Michael Larrain's private eye returns for another episode in his life of mystery and detection in this, Part 4 of a 6-part epic narrative poem about h...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Fictional Café

2 days ago

The Fictional Café
Fresh Java! Introducing PS Conway, Poetry Writer-in-Residence - is.gd/3abud3 ... See MoreSee Less

Introducing PS Conway, Poetry Writer-in-Residence - The Fictional Café

www.fictionalcafe.com

We are excited to announce our third Poet-in-Residence, PS Conway! He is a prolific writer who posts his poems on his website, Facebook, and X.
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Fictional Café

3 days ago

The Fictional Café
Fresh Java! National Poetry Month 2024: 5 Poems by Charles Rammelkamp - is.gd/Iag9O6 ... See MoreSee Less

National Poetry Month 2024: 5 Poems by Charles Rammelkamp - The Fictional Café

www.fictionalcafe.com

We continue this week in NPM with another frequent contributor, Charles Rammelkamp. This collection of Charles' poems will take you on a narrative jou...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

No feed found with the ID 1. Go to the All Feeds page and select an ID from an existing feed.