Anthologies
Muse(ing)s:
The word “muse” or “musing” conjures the image of deep thought, such as reminiscing or contemplating the origins of life. Perhaps, pondering what to write or how to frame the thoughts uncovered. Within these pages you will find musings of artistic minds who bring literary probings to life. Enter their domain as they animate words in poetic form to delight the senses. We guarantee, you will not be disappointed.
Secrets
“The secret to love” is no secret; the phrase tells us that a common characteristic will be discussed. “The secret ingredient” is also no secret; the cliché lets us know the importance of a specific ingredient. “Can you keep a secret?” Aye, therein lies the rub! Relationships hang on this not-uncommon question, which is quite different from the other examples.
“Keeping a secret” means keeping information hidden from others. The person asking this fears loss of status or stature, reputation, or regard, if the secret becomes openly known.
As you read through these stories and essays, you will face many examples of secrets and the secrecy in which they are revealed. You may say, “No big deal.” That’s you. Consider the shoes you are walking in and ask, “Who is that person protecting; what is at stake; what could be lost, and what could be gained?”
I could save you some time and tell you right now. But I won’t. It’s a secret.
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Past Anthologies
Horizons
The Space Coast Writers Guild presents Horizons, its second poetry anthology. Inspired by mysterious Muses, Brevard poets gaze at horizons and pause. Turn a page. Experience poems that are shaped by creativity, instinct, and the wonder of imagination. Celebrate the magic of life as you visit ours. As Astronaut Buzz Aldrin said, “Taking a chance allows us to seek new horizons, and we all benefit by being horizon hunters.”
Horizons showcases the amazing talent previously hidden on the Space Coast.
Hope
We hope to make the team. We hope to get into a good school and make high grades. Then, we hope to get out of school with low debt. Then, we hope to get married and buy a house where we can grow our family. We hope to land that million-dollar book deal. We hope Hollywood will turn our book into a huge box office success. Then, a lot of times our hopes are shattered by obstacles that get in our way; some of them small and easy to jump over but some are a brick wall with no way to overcome it. BUT! We are human beings, and it is in our DNA to never lose HOPE. We HOPE to portray various types of HOPE so to inject some of that precious juice into our readers.
Reflections
The Space Coast Writers Guild announces Reflections, its first-ever poetry anthology!
In early 2021, the idea to do a poetry anthology was floated. A survery of Guild members was taken, and the result was a resounding “YES!” members began submitting poetry of all genres. As a result, Reflections was published. Reflections is a high-quality production which shows the amazing talent possessed by Space Coast Writers Guild members—including original artwork and photography. Reflections is available in paperback and as a collector’s edition hard cover.
Mischief
Mischief! Such a mischievous topic, isn’t it? Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary defines Mischief as: 1. a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent; 2. a cause or source of harm, evil, or irritation; 3. (an) action that annoys or irritates; or 4. the quality or state of being mischievous.
Mischief is the result of countless hours invested by SCWG members, including writing, editing, compiling, and publishing. It also features the winners of the SCWG 2021 Short Story Contest. It’s available for purchase on Amazon.
Survival
“Cities breaking and people shaking” were popular lyrics nearly fifty years ago and yet describe the struggle for SURVIVAL we face in our communities today. This SURVIVAL collection by Florida authors shows over and over how we suffer pain and endure grief to rise above all with our lives—scarred but triumphant. We are Survivors!
Change
This anthology from the Space Coast Writer’s Guild (SCWG) is a collection of poetry, inspirational and fictional stories, and memoirs about life, romance, family, and perceptions, and how inevitable unpredictability occurring in most happenstances can bring about change.
Dreams
Dreams can be as vivid as reality, making us question what is true and what is imaginary. What secrets do dreams reveal about ourselves?
Holidays
This anthology from the Space Coast Writers Guild (SCWG) is a collection of bittersweet stories filled with recollections of holidays past, present, and future.
Perseverance
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “perseverance” as “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.”
Friends
An incomplete angel named Clarence once told a despondent banker named George, “No man is a failure who has friends.”
Spring
Spring is traditionally a time when the circle of life begins again. It’s a time of new beginnings, full of hope and opportunity.
Gratitude
Life is full of minor annoyances, but by adopting an “attitude of gratitude,” you can easily change your perspective.
Love And Rockets
Second Edition
One Saturday in 2015, 40 Space Coast Writers Guild members in Florida concocted this wild, hair-brained scheme to write “a book in a day!” Love and Rockets, the Guild’s first short story anthology, is the result.
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Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple Avenue.