Oil and Water...and Other Things That Don't Mix [Paperback]

Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson Brown (Editor), Zetta Brown (Editor), Mary W. Rowe (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2010

The disaster facing the Gulf Coast has been on the minds of millions of people and the ladies of the She Writes™ - Southern Writers group expressed many feelings of anger, sadness, and disgust. We are not helpless, but what can we do?

She Writes™ members Zetta Brown and Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson Brown decided that something needed to be done where people can put their talents together and help make a difference. What better way than to produce an anthology where the proceeds will go where it is needed most?

Oil and Water...and Other Things That Don't Mix contains stories, poems, and recollections from 27 authors, women and men all dealing with the theme: "Conflict...Resolution Optional." These selections will make you laugh, cry, think, and some may even get you angry.

These are stories from award-winning authors and journalists, newly published authors, as well as from talented new authors who make their debut in this volume.

Jenne' R. Andrews - Shonell Bacon - Lissa Brown - Mollie Cox Bryan - Maureen E. Doallas - Mylène Dressler - Nicole Easterwood - Angela Elson - Melanie Eversley - Kimeko Farrar - L B Gschwandtner - John Klawitter - Mary Larkin - Linda Lou - Kelly Martineau - Patricia Anne McGoldrick - Ginger McKnight-Chavers - Carl Palmer - Karen Pickell - Dania Rajendra - Cherie Reich - Jarvis Slacks - Tynia Thomassie - Amy Wise - Dallas Woodburn - Zetta Brown - Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson Brown

All proceeds from Oil and Water...and Other Things That Don't Mix will go to directly benefit MOBILE BAYKEEPER, and BAY AREA FOOD BANK, two charities helping to combat the effects of the spill and help the communities affected.

Product Details

• Paperback: 246 pages
• Publisher: LL-Publications (December 15, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1905091850
• ISBN-13: 978-1905091850
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.6 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,432,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Amy Wise is an author, writer, blogger, editor and speaker.

She is the author of; "Believe in Yourself ~ Inspire Others ~ Spread Joy!" (2012) and "This is Me...Coming Out of the Darkness" (forthcoming), for which she is also working on a movie.

Additionally, Amy is a contributing author in the anthologies; "Dancing at the Shame Prom" (2012) and "Oil and Water and Other Things That Don't Mix" (2010).

She is the creator of "The Many Shades of Love" blog (www.themanyshadesoflove.blogspot.com) where she writes about the ups and downs of being in an interracial marriage and family, as well as a contributing writer for TheNextFamily.com online magazine. Previously she wrote for EmbraceUS Multicultural Magazine, the Oil and Water blog and Adaptu.com.

She also writes as a guest writer on various websites and blogs, and is a ghost writer and editor for all genres of writers. She recently edited, "The Eat From Home Diet: How to Get a Slim Body and Fat Wallet" (2012).

Along with her writing, Amy is a motivational speaker for all types of events and groups.

She is forever passionate about helping others find their joy, follow their heart and live their dreams!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Collection December 27, 2010

By Leslie Brunetsky

Format:Paperback

What an inspiring compendium of prose and poetry in celebration of resolving conflict. The talented members of SheWrites.com have outdone themselves in this charitable anthology to aid the creatures (human and otherwise) of the Gulf region who suffered as a result of the BP oil spill. Very highly recommended.
Leslie Brunetsky
Author of Real Country: From the Fast Track to Appalachia

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good cause--Good book January 23, 2011

By Luci Mott

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Admittedly, I bought this book because I know one of the contributing authors and have friends and family affected by the Gulf oil spill. It's an ecclectic mix of poetry, essays and short fiction and memoir. I particularly enjoyed the short fiction and memoir and the poetry. The essays were empassioned, well-written and depressing. It's worth buying and reading. Recommend it, but make your friends buy their own.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars oil & water don't mix but great writers do December 31, 2010

By amy ferris

Format:Paperback

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a life changer.
great human beings can make a huge difference.
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