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The seventeenth annual Goose River Anthology, 2019 is a fine collection of the best poetry, fiction, and essays submitted to us from all parts of the United States. There are over 50 talented authors represented in this volume. Many are seasoned writers while some are being published for the first time. Don't miss your chance to experience this rare treasure.Deborah Benner's Goose River Anthology published annually always contains innovative, unique, profound, inspiring, engaging, and often humorous short stories, essays and poems from a variety of fine writers, expressing the entire range of human experiences. I send copies of the Goose River Anthology to my family and friends each year as Christmas gifts. They are delighted for after reading the book, they begin to understand and appreciate the gems in their own daily experiences. The editing is excellent. Highly recommended reading and sharing for all occasions. -Dorothy Weiss, writer

In The Curious Adventures of Fletch Highfield, author Jacob Tuttle follows a renowned adventurer's expedition to discover the lost bird of the Amazon. The book has the air of an old novel about the famous explorers of the new world while maintaining a fresh and contemporary perspective on what it means to be human, to remain open to new discoveries, and to see the beauty in the world that surrounds us; integrating the rock-climbing culture of our day into a fantastic world of imagination filled with new plants, creatures, society, and language. Tuttle keeps readers on their feet, eagerly waiting to see what adventure Fletch Highfield's heart for the underknown brings him on next. In this story of adventure, we follow Fletch Highfield, renowned explorer and discoverer of lost relics, on his quest to find the lost bird of the Amazon. Fletch sets off to South America aboard the eccentric steamboat St. Isabelle, alongside loyal friend and fellow adventurer Sam Johnson and his sister Abigail, newspaper reporter and accidentally consistent travel companion of Highfield and Co. The impressive ship has an amazing number of things to keep a traveler busy and entertained, but for the trio of this story the goal of discovery was significantly more important. During the voyage Fletch, Sam, and Abigail meet D. L. Martin, the confident and companionable captain of the St. Isabelle. He points Fletch to a potential source of information about the lost bird of the Amazon in the ship's library, which Fletch pores over, gaining integral clues to the bird's origin and potential location. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes that night! Our hero Fletch is tossed overboard returning to his cabin during a storm and is whisked away by the waves. Hope is not lost however, as a very damp Fletch wakes up in a net under a waterfall in a place he's never seen before. In fact, no human had found that particular valley before. A misfortune turned miracle has led Fletch Highfield to a tropical valley full of old magic, new companions, and hopefully the lost bird. The story that unfolds deep in this hidden valley of South America brings the reader into a world of adventure, friendship, connectedness, and beauty, not to mention a wall surrounded by legend waiting to be climbed. As Maxwell Highfield, Fletch's brother warns in the foreword, we also cannot demand the reader to follow Fletch's remarkable adventure. It is incredibly dangerous and we cannot be held liable should you attempt to come along; however, diving into the unique and beautiful world of the lost valley of the Amazon, in search of a bird thought to be extinct, alongside new creatures and characters you won't find anywhere else, might just be worth the risk.

Two young friends, Carly and Savannah, experience the fullness of life by exploring nature on Snow Pond and celebrating friendship by creating a friendship garden. Unfortunately, tragedy occurs when young Savannah is diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer. As the seasons turn, Savannah experiences the winter of her life. Carly attempts to comprehend death and support her dying friend. When Savannah dies, Carly and her mom search for Savannah's spirit and become aware of many signs of her presence. Carly connects with Savannah 's spirit and finds a way to cope with her grief and honor her friend when she discovers a wonderful miracle- a special gift which can be re-seeded each year.

The sixteenth annual Goose River Anthology, 2018 is a fine collection of the best poetry, fiction, and essays submitted to us from all parts of the United States. There are over 75 talented authors represented in this volume. Many are seasoned writers while some are being published for the first time. Don't miss your chance to experience this rare treasure. Here's what others had to say about previous editions:"Goose River Anthology," every year, is a book of rare and heartwarming poetry and short stories; words on a page that allow readers to witness and sense what over 75 writers try to capture . . .the magic of a diverse and ever-changing world. The journey is the reward. As one of my readers claims: "Communication through the written word is miraculous." A heartfelt thank you to Deborah Benner-an editor who is extremely prompt and lets you smile when she answers. What a ride to publication, I am now published for the fifth year (2014-2018). Thank You Goose River Press!-Trudy Wells-Meyertrudy.wells@cox.netLooking forward to reading the multitudes of diverse stories in each "Goose River Anthology" is a pleasant annual anticipation. The poems and stories elicit a full range of emotions as one reads onward. Perfect for beach reading, a gift for those who have "everything," or stocking stuffing at Christmas, these little books keep me coming back year after year to enjoy the rich stories authors share from all over the USA.-T. Blen Parkerswangomaine@gmail.com

Mr. Smith, the robot's owner, has been separated from his wife and decides to get a helper to do the housework. His son, Charlie, visits on weekends and loves to spend time with Tid-Bits.Tid-Bits can be programmed for various jobs. In this adventure series, he is programmed to work in three areas: housekeeper, restaurant dishwasher, and a phone messenger /recorder at the funeralhome.A lovable robot whose antics get people into hilariously funny situations.

Sally Woolf-Wade, in her newest poetry collection, Wolf Moon Down, gives us memories of travel, far, far away, and ultimate settling at home in coastal Maine.She has profound appreciation for Maine's natural beauty, its maritime history, and its often enigmatic folks. Woolf-Wade skillfully weaves various poeticforms -ghazal, sonnet, haiku, villanelle-among free verse poems to enhance their humor or poignancy. The Wolf Moon lights a seductive path, and issuesa bold invitation that readers are privileged to accept.-Anne Johnson Mullin, author of Surface Tension and Sometimes a SonnetSarah J. Woolf-Wade's Wolf Moon Down poetry collection fulfills the promise of its title. Wolves howling in hunger apply in these poems directly to humansurvival as fellow mammals at the mercy of the cycles of the sea, the ravages of time and accident. Woolf-Wade shows in "Slack Water" that our boat balanceson the lip of time. She does not flinch to remind us how these cycles can heal both the tragedies and yearnings of our mortal natures that reveal deceasedloved ones' faces. These poems want us to remember that we are integral and intimate companions in the living on land which we do not own and the sea,which we share on our planet Earth.-Dona Luongo Stein, author of Leaving Greece, Alice in Deutshland,Heavenly Bodies, Children of the Mafiosi, host of The Poetry Show, KRFC The past lives and shimmers on Sally Woolf-Wade's pages, the way heat bendsvision over summer roads. Astute observer, she wanders lovingly among us in mid-coast Maine, catching moments that are our lives. We're all here, held inher heart's gentle eye, somehow swept, as she says, by the scent of beach roses.-Martin Steingesser, Past Poet Laureate, Portland, MaineThe poetry of Sally Woolf-Wade pulsates with honesty and alertness. The changeable sea that appears often in her work is an apt metaphor for the poemsas they touch upon tranquility and fervor, beauty and grief, solitude and empathy. She is a poet whose praise of the physical world is, at once, patient andcat-quick.-Baron Wormser, Past Poet Laureate, Maine

The sixteenth annual Goose River Anthology, 2018 is a fine collection of the best poetry, fiction, and essays submitted to us from all parts of the United States. There are over 75 talented authors represented in this volume. Many are seasoned writers while some are being published for the first time. Don't miss your chance to experience this rare treasure. Here's what others had to say about previous editions:"Goose River Anthology," every year, is a book of rare and heartwarming poetry and short stories; words on a page that allow readers to witness and sense what over 75 writers try to capture . . .the magic of a diverse and ever-changing world. The journey is the reward. As one of my readers claims: "Communication through the written word is miraculous." A heartfelt thank you to Deborah Benner-an editor who is extremely prompt and lets you smile when she answers. What a ride to publication, I am now published for the fifth year (2014-2018). Thank You Goose River Press!-Trudy Wells-Meyertrudy.wells@cox.netLooking forward to reading the multitudes of diverse stories in each "Goose River Anthology" is a pleasant annual anticipation. The poems and stories elicit a full range of emotions as one reads onward. Perfect for beach reading, a gift for those who have "everything," or stocking stuffing at Christmas, these little books keep me coming back year after year to enjoy the rich stories authors share from all over the USA.-T. Blen Parkerswangomaine@gmail.com

The following story is not about the struggle of those noble souls who once resided on that dot of island off the coast of Maine called Malaga. It is not a novel, history, or fantasy fiction; it is a modern dialogue in the form of folktales meant for those who believe in the 'connectedness' of things and the unity of mankind. There was a time as children, we believed that everything we encountered from Mom to chair to the word 'more' were all one. As our personal universe expanded we lost "touch" both literally and figuratively with truth. Human life emerged disjointed and confused, as contradiction became normal and alienation a natural condition. It is not a coincidence that I used the story of Malaga as an example of the Diaspora of the universal human soul. In 1912, in the same year of the Malaga tragedy, Alfred Wegener, a German, geologist, was formulating the idea that all of the continents on earth were one with his continental shift theory. It was the same year, Abdul'Baha, the son of the prophet-founder of the Baha'i Faith, was traveling across the Western World announcing the oneness of mankind. This small book is just the first of several volumes wherein I will tell you about the 'tunnels' that connect all of us. They are the tunnels of love, patience, trust and honor. They lay deep in the soil of our imagination. They stretch under the earth, piercing through the phantom of gases and unforgiving lava, to penetrate the ocean of the unknown that lies within all of us. I also want to acknowledge the insights of Moneveh Peters, Meridy Giles, Charles Carnegie and others in the formulation of this effort.

The fifteenth annual Goose River Anthology, 2017 is a fine collection of the best poetry, fiction, and essays submitted to us from all parts of the United States--and even one from Canada. There are over 80 talented authors represented in this volume. Many are seasoned writers while some are being published for the first time. Don't miss your chance to experience this rare treasure. Here's what others had to say about previous editions:Light and fun reading, the Goose River Anthologies are wonderful and diverse collections of poetry, essays and short stories. As a contributing writer, I appreciate Deborah Benner's professionalism and dedication to producing excellent quality annual anthologies showcasing known and new authors on a variety of themes bound with attractive, eye-catching covers. -Diane Colemandcoleman13@hotmail.comI have been a fan since the first edition and continue to enjoy reading the high quality of creative writing you attract each edition. -Juliana L'HeureuxJuliana@mainewriter.comI have had the honor of having my prose and poetry included in several editions of the annual Goose River Anthology series. It has been a pleasure to work with the editor and publisher, Deborah Benner. Deadlines are always met and questions answered promptly. The editions themselves are attractively designed and contain interesting and inspiring essays, poetry, and fiction from writers across America. A wide variety of readers receives enjoyment from the Goose River Anthology series. -P. C. Mooreheadpatcmo2002@yahoo.com

Mayberry is a beautiful red and black polka dotted caterpillar who lives in the woods inside a tuna fish can. Each day she travels into the woods for new leaves to eat. One day while gathering leaves Mayberry sees something up ahead inside a bush. As she gets closer she sees it is a butterfly. As she speaks with the butterfly she learns that some day when she grows up she will become a butterfly herself. Excited with this news she rushes home and falls into a deep sleep. She dreams about the butterfly she met and dreams about her being a butterfly and all the places she would travel. The next morning, she wakes up and travels into the woods to find her new friend. Along the way, she runs into her two best friends Harry and Suzie who both want her to stay and play but Mayberry is determined to find her new friend. Eventually, Mayberry finds herself standing at the edge of a meadow with many butterflies of all colors flying high in the sky, and her friend is there too. Mayberry starts to feel like she should build something important. She climbs into the log she is standing on and wraps herself inside a cocoon. When she emerges, she is a butterfly and joins the others in the sky. As time goes by she realizes that she is missing her old friends but when she goes back to them they are nowhere to be found. She flies home but is too grown to fit inside. She finds herself all alone and falls asleep crying. Awakened by the sound of people calling her name she realizes it was all just a dream and she was still a caterpillar. Mayberry climbs out of her tuna can home and goes off into the sunset with her two best friends.

The fourteenth annual Goose River Anthology, 2016 is a fine collection of the best poetry, fiction, and essays submitted to us from all parts of the United States. There are over 90 talented authors represented in this volume. Many are seasoned writers while some are being published for the first time. Don't miss your chance to experience this rare treasure. Here's what others had to say about previous editions:I'm reading-and enjoying-the Goose River Anthology, 2015 and want to thank you for your extensive work of publishing contemporary writing year after year. You are in the middle of working hard at the anthology 2016 right now. If you get to the point of being very tired and wondering if the work is worth it, just remember that there are a lot of writers out there who appreciate you. I'm one of them. Thank you!-(Sister) Irene Zimmermanancillapoet@gmail.comDeborah J. Benner is a remarkable editor and publisher. I have had the pleasure and privilege of being associated with the Goose River Anthology series for a number of years. Each Goose River Anthology is constructed on a solid foundation of enjoyment and professionalism which then transcends the newest collection to an even higher standard of quality. If you have ever read comments by readers of this series, you will note numerous descriptions that are continually reinforced: "entertaining"; "delightful"; "honest"; "heartfelt"; "beautiful"; "refreshing"; "mesmerizing"; and "literary treasures." The appearance of each new anthology increases the excitement and praise. Presently, Goose River Anthology can claim an international readership while maintaining its unique American "heartland" voice.-Steven Troyanvichstephen.troyanovich@att.net

The fifteenth annual Goose River Anthology, 2017 is a fine collection of the best poetry, fiction, and essays submitted to us from all parts of the United States--and even one from Canada. There are over 80 talented authors represented in this volume. Many are seasoned writers while some are being published for the first time. Don't miss your chance to experience this rare treasure. Here's what others had to say about previous editions:Light and fun reading, the Goose River Anthologies are wonderful and diverse collections of poetry, essays and short stories. As a contributing writer, I appreciate Deborah Benner's professionalism and dedication to producing excellent quality annual anthologies showcasing known and new authors on a variety of themes bound with attractive, eye-catching covers. -Diane Colemandcoleman13@hotmail.comI have been a fan since the first edition and continue to enjoy reading the high quality of creative writing you attract each edition. -Juliana L'HeureuxJuliana@mainewriter.comI have had the honor of having my prose and poetry included in several editions of the annual Goose River Anthology series. It has been a pleasure to work with the editor and publisher, Deborah Benner. Deadlines are always met and questions answered promptly. The editions themselves are attractively designed and contain interesting and inspiring essays, poetry, and fiction from writers across America. A wide variety of readers receives enjoyment from the Goose River Anthology series. -P. C. Mooreheadpatcmo2002@yahoo.com