Universal Moods: Short Stories and Poetry to Stir the Mind, Body, and Soul [Paperback]

L. Sullivan (Author), M. Mills (Author), D. Petty (Author), S. Love (Author), C. Corley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 18, 2005

This book exemplifies the brilliance that ran deep in the minds of five who had a burning desire to reach for the stars and who eventually decided to take that leap. Each author has added a different well-seasoned dish to this unique smorgasbord of written food-for-the-soul. The detail, delivery, flow, and suspense, contained within will be sure to awaken long asleep emotion and desire. While the subject matter is the same, the individual spin that each writer puts on his/her version will give you the pleasure of reading something new, fresh, and original. Themes of love, tragedy, abandonment, denial, and sacrifice, all interplay to deliver pleasure, unity, imagination unmatched. This wonderful work will surely earn a permanent place on your list of favorites!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

While sharing the same space on a popular Internet message board, Love, Corley, Sullivan, Mills, and Petty would soon discover that writing was a gift they all shared. By taking advantage of every opportunity to showcase, critique, and inspire one another, a naturally collaborative effort was born. Geography was no obstacle, and determination, passion, and enthusiasm produced the dream you now hold in your hands. That dream is unique and inspiring, and we invite you to experience it with your eyes open! Everyone should know the pleasure of dreaming while awake!

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (May 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420841629
• ISBN-13: 978-1420841626
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,842,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I WANT MORE!, May 28, 2005

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Love To Read (Can't Remember) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Universal Moods: Short Stories and Poetry to Stir the Mind, Body, and Soul (Paperback)

I have never read/seen a book published in this manner. It took me down one avenue with one story and then down another avenue with a different one.

The authors have very vivid imaginations and make you believe that YOU are there as the stories unfold. I laughed, cried, reached out for my mate, and everything else that the stories in this book call for.

I'm impressed with the attention they paid to even the smallest of details and will probably read it again and again and again. Family matters, Mystery, suspense, and erotica, all in one place seem to be far-fetched, but the way that they were presented in this book are absolutely fantastic!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Universal Moods, August 31, 2005

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Universal Moods: Short Stories and Poetry to Stir the Mind, Body, and Soul (Paperback)

A mood is defined as a state of mind or emotion, so what are Universal Moods? Universal moods are those emotions that affect the entire world. Anger, pain, grief, love, lust, and the list goes on and on. What happens when these moods are transformed into poetry and short stories? A very unique book is created.

This collection of work takes the reader on a journey of emotions, where one can reminisce on childhood memories with stories such as "Big Mama's Porch" and "Humble Beginning" or can ignite hidden passion with erotic stories such as "Cry Together" and "Washed and Waxed". In addition, the authors have included poetry that touches the soul as one remembers youthful beginnings, friends or lost loves.

The authors deliver an interesting book that allows the reader to experience different "moods" with every piece of work. These short stories and poetry definitely "stirs the mind, body, and soul." Universal Moods is a "must read" for anyone who wants to experience a book that takes you on an "emotional roller coaster" by embracing every human emotion.

Reviewed by Tabatha Taylor

for The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WARNING NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!, September 7, 2005

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Book Worm (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Universal Moods: Short Stories and Poetry to Stir the Mind, Body, and Soul (Paperback)

Universal Moods is a definite book to add to your collection. If you want a read that is going to have you running the gamut of your emotions from A-Z (and make sure you make that stop at E!), this is THE BOOK for you!

The writing was fantastic, the stories were exceptional and the love scenes sizzled! I did say stop at 'E' during your emotional roller coaster didn't I? My main pull from this book was the love scenes. I have read too many books where the romance was flat and predictable and the love scenes were shallow and ineffectual. NOT HERE! The loves scenes were sensuous, steamy and just plain HOT! Universal Moods has loves scenes to make you sweat! Make sure you have a nice tall ice cold glass of water before you read this book!