Ripple Effect [Hardcover]

N. Apythia Morges (Author), Tamela J. Ritter (Author), Rachel Caine (Author)

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Publication Date: September 6, 2008

Ripple Effect: (n) a spreading chain reaction caused by a single event, e.g., a raindrop, a puddle, a flood, a broken levee, a drowned city, a rebirth, an idea, a book. In 2007, hundreds of fans gathered in New Orleans to celebrate their love of literature. While there, they learned first-hand about the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, particularly the damage done to the libraries. Now some of those same fans are celebrating the power of the written word again, this time in an effort to help. Join in the celebration by purchasing your copy of "Ripple Effect," a collection of original fiction and art to benefit Rebuild New Orleans Public Library. ALL profits from this book, which includes 44 pieces of fiction and 30 works of art by more than 40 contributors, will be donated to the charity. At a time when the stories coming out of New Orleans sounded the same, we wanted to tell different stories-fiction inspired by New Orleans librarians who were struggling to put their libraries and lives back together. Writers and artists worldwide donated works of art, poems and fiction for this anthology. Contributors include Silvia Barlaam, Donna Beltz, Tanya Bentham, Moe Biers, D.J. Black, Jason Burger, Greta Cabrel, Rachel Caine, Gwyneth Cooper, Peg Duthie, Matissa Evensong, S.R. Ferguson, C.A. Hiley, Bernadette Joseco, Julia Katz, Sasha Katz, Robert Kelso, Kim Kiser, Charie La Marr, Leochi, Nyssa Anne Madison, Cynthia Maves, Diana M. McCabe, Emily Moreton, N. Apythia Morges, Pasquale J. Morrone, T.G. Nossack, A.J. O'Connell, Gloria Oliver, Eirik Omlie, Aden Penn, Pennswoods, Emma Pocock, Jennifer Racek, Tamela J. Ritter, Theresa Rogers, Jessica Sims, Shari Smith, Yael van der Wouden, E.J. Wilson, Autumn Rose Wood, Elizabeth S.C. Wu, and Caitlin Young.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 356 pages
• Publisher: Tears of the Phoenix (September 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981919804
• ISBN-13: 978-0981919805
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,038,020 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Stories, July 29, 2008

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I've been reading two books at once: '1 Dead in the Attic: After Katrina,' and 'The Ripple Effect: A Collection of Fiction and Art.' Both have impressed me deeply. I have spent much pre-Katrina time in New Orleans, and the second book, a fictional anthology (the first is journalism), has reached in and touched my heart. The art is good, and three writers stand out, so far, in particular. Autumn Rose Wood and Matissa Evensong began to reach me, and a story called 'Entertaining an Angel Unawares' by Charie La Marr finished the job. That third story mentioned is a painting of many images seen by us, the 'public,' in the Katrina aftermath. I well remember seeing many Mary Bouchers. This story reminded me of all of them. I think of them still. Thanks, Ms. La Marr, and all the rest involved, to donate this work to the New Orleans Library Association. Thanks, all.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching stories of Katrina aftermath, August 3, 2008

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These stories will touch you. Some will touch you with humor, some with sadness, but all will entertain and impress you with what a project this was: bringing these artists together to benefit the libraries of New Orleans. I was particularly touched by "Entertaining an Angel Unawares," by Charie La Marr, and her telling of a girl from the big city who learned of courage and dignity first hand while wading through the rubble of destruction.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An enthralling collection of short stories, August 23, 2008

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As soon as I learned that the money "Ripple Effect" received would go straight to New Orleans to help build libraries, I bought a copy. I was aware that all of these stories were written to benefit New Orleans, and so I expected them to be good, but not great. As soon as I began reading these stories, however, I was dumbstruck. Each author and/or poet becomes an artist in RE. Each has their own clear, unique voice. When strung together, it creates a powerful effect (no pun intended.) But, just like everything else, there is also a star that shines just a bit brighter than the rest. In Ripple Effect, that star is Charie La Marr. She understands the delicacy of words, and how each word has its own rhythm. Charie is able to string together a beautiful harmony of words while still maintaining a story that will have you flipping the pages like crazy. Charie paints every scene using a small quantity of words. Ripple Effect is truly a gift to every reader.