Tag: Virginia Carraway Stark

The Truth

December 8, 2015 virginiaseastark 12 Comments

The Truth By Virginia Carraway Stark After the last blog I published I had a roaring response from my family who were angered that I dared to talk about the abuse I had suffered. The responses fall into the chart of classic abuse to perfection. The minimized, denied and blamed me for the abuse….

Katy’s Delusion: Children of Alcoholics

December 7, 2015 virginiaseastark 2 Comments

I saved my half sister’s life when she was a baby. I didn’t think twice about it, I grabbed her out of a bathtub of water that was spilling over the edge of the tub and flooding the hallway. She was face down in the water, her mother drunk and passed out on the…

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The Anatomy of Abuse and Forgiveness

November 10, 2015 virginiaseastark 2 Comments

I will never be that plate again. I took the bits of myself, gathered up all that I could and I glued myself together. When I couldn’t figure out where the pieces went or found I had lost a piece of myself together, I went to my friends and my writing to find myself and repair the damage.

The ‘plate’ I have become is nothing like what I would have done if he hadn’t smashed me to the floor and if my Judy hadn’t smashed me and if my mother hadn’t smashed me. I have cracks and flaws, I have more dimensions than if I had been left whole. I can see the breaks in other plates and I have compassion for them, sometimes I can help heal some of those cracks or at least buy them a tube of superglue.

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Outermost Journal Makes Its Debut!

November 7, 2015 admin No Comments

It’s here… the first issue of StarkLight Press’ paranormal investigative magazine, Outermost.

In this issue, you can find an interview with an alien abductee, advice on spiritual protection for the paranormal investigator, our monthly UFO Report, the paranormal connection to historic sites and more!

Each issue is a well balanced blend of nonfiction articles and fascinating short stories and poems.

You can pick up your issue here:

Outermost: A Journal of the Paranormal is now accepting submissions for our departments, as well as articles of note.

We are also accepting short fiction and poetry with a paranormal twist.

If you know someone involved with the paranormal as an investigator, psychic, scholar or experiencer, you can suggest them for an interview as well

Enjoy!

– Tony Stark,

Publisher and CEO,

StarkLight Press.

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In My Mind’s Eye Anthology Is Available Now

November 4, 2015 admin No Comments

I encourage all of our fans to pick up a copy of In My Mind’s Eye, a collection of poems from StarkLight Press’ Writing Challenge Fun group. These poets from all over the world have come together to share some of the most insightful, thought-provoking and engaging freestyle poems in years.

As an additional motivator, StarkLight Press is proud to donate the modest profits from both print and ebook versions of In My Mind’s Eye to Doctors Without Borders. Help us to give a big Holiday gift to those hard-working care-givers around the world- buy a copy of this beautiful anthology today!

-Tony Stark,

Publisher and CEO,

StarkLight Press.

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Poisoned Fruit: My Life with an Evil Stepmother

October 19, 2015 virginiaseastark 4 Comments

I met my step-mother one summer afternoon in a Chinese food restaurant. I was determined not to be selfish when I met her. I was determined to put both of my parents happiness before my own sad hurt feelings after the divorce and the loneliness that comes from seeing what was once whole become broken. I knew that I was emotional and overwrought and I put all of those feelings aside in the hope that both of my parents could find the happiness that they were seeking.

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How I Became a Real Life Cinderella

October 18, 2015 virginiaseastark 1 Comment

What happens to the evil stepsisters in the Cinderella story after Cinderella runs away with her prince charming and starts a life of her own?

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In My Mind’s Eye- A Poetry Anthology

October 17, 2015 admin No Comments

Here’s the fetching front cover to the first poetry anthology from StarkLight Press!

Inside, you can find beautiful poetry by participants in the online 24 hr. Poetry Marathon and top-notch writers from around the world. Featuring the fruits of more than a year’s poetic efforts, this beautiful anthology will be available the end of October, 2015.

Authors include:

Doris Ray (British Columbia historian)

Laura Callender (President, CW Press)

Monica McCawley

Liane Carter

Virginia Carraway Stark

Jason Pere

Meg Dunn

Jenn Spaulding

Jen M. Duell

Tony Stark

and more!

Check back at starklightpress.com for pre-order links for ebook and print versions!

Tony Stark,

President and CEO,

StarkLight Press.

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Turkish Delight

October 9, 2015 virginiaseastark No Comments

Turkish Delight or How a child understands abuse through symbols and stories. My mother loved Turkish Delight. I personally never liked the stuff. I couldn’t eat it without thoughts of The White Witch and Edmund’s temptation away from Aslan in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. I couldn’t figure out what she loved about…

Poetry Marathon Anthology

October 9, 2015 admin No Comments

StarkLight Press is pleased to publish a collection of poems from the intrepid, dedicated poets who took part in the 2015 24 Hour Poetry Marathon.

Several of the many participants have had their inspiring and impacting poems selected for the StarkLight Press Poetry Marathon Anthology. Read the creativity brought forth by an entire day of hourly poetry crafting and celebrate poetry on a deadline!

We are pleased to offer the Poetry Marathon Anthology in ebook and print format, available soon from StarkLight Press- The Center of the Media Galaxy.

– Tony Stark,

Publisher and CEO,

StarkLight Press.

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