Review of Brothers, Fathers, and Others by Mitchell Waldman

Brothers, Fathers, and Other Strangers: Short Stories By Mitchell Waldman Release Date: September 27, 2021  Review by Thomas Page  The relationships we have with others impact us in many ways that we may not be aware of on the surface. Although most of our interactions will fade into the recesses of our subconscious, Mitchell Waldman’s …

Review of Unsung Offerings by Marianne Brems

Unsung Offerings By Marianne Brems Release Date: September 3,  2021  Review by Thomas Page  Nature is an integral part of art. It has a vivacity that will remain despite all of the factors that seek to destroy it. We are all a part of Nature and it is a part of us. Marianne Brems’ Unsung …

Review of New Shores by Ciaran J. McLarnon

New Shores  By Ciaran J. McLarnon  Release Date: October 10, 2021  Review by Thomas Page  Imagine, for a moment, if someone came up to you and asked you to draw a circle around where you lived. What would you include? Who would be within your circle? Now, imagine that person taking that map and throwing …

Poetry by CL Bledsoe

A Letter The mountain thinks it’s time I stomped my stupid feet up its face. Don’t judge our relationship. Of the many things I can’t get used to, living is the one I mention least when complaining. That path through the ferns that bordered the river has been asking after me. I can’t say it’s …

Six months in

by John Page Hi, Everyone! John here. Hope you are enjoying the Academyoftheheartandmind. I was hoping to create a place where people who had some story, art or idea could come and get exposure for their work. It's been a very exciting six months and we have gone very far. Thank you everyone who has …