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Visions of a Cryptic Mystery, Volume One: Love, Loss, & Life is an amazing display of Eternity Philops' unique writing style and talent. Published originally as Visions of a Cryptic Mystery, Volume One in 200 8, this hardcover 20 10 special edition is a renewal of Philops' commitment to extraordinary literature. Initially targeted toward the niche audience of Black lesbians, the first edition spawned a notably diverse fan base, and is embraced by an assortment of readers of many varying backgrounds who recognize the universality of Philops' craft.
Each original piece of this creative collection is a real world reflection of the human experience in love, loss, and life: Feel the intense sensations of a woman's dual physical arousal in "Attraction"; look on as two lifelong friends reflect on the path not taken in "Other Side of the Moon"; travel back to segregated America with "Me an' Da Lil White Boy".
Visions of a Cryptic Mystery, Volume One: Love, Loss, & Life will take readers on a journey that delves into their own emotions and passions. From the sexual to the spiritual, Philops' creative imagery and metaphoric verse brings to life one's own
imaginative and emotional senses.
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"When a writer has taken time to hone her craft, to respect real literature and strive for literary perfection, it shows, and it is greatly appreciated. Eternity Philops displays her broad range of literary skill, composing a wonderful collection of stories and poetry with deft mastery."
--- A. Kai, The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers: Black Book Reviews
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"Who are Black lesbians? ...What do Black lesbians feel? How do Black lesbians love?...These are just a few of the questions writer Eternity Philops passionately explores and answers in her impressive, debut collection of poetry and short stories."
--- Odessa Rose, author of Water in a Broken Glass
"Author Eternity Philops Visions is a beautiful view from which readers wont be able to tear their eyes away. Excellent in its form, approach and creativity, Visions captures your sensesIts unique charm lies in Philops poems that clinch the mind with a metaphysical theme and her short stories that engage the heart."
--- Rena Scott, Sistahs on the Shelf: The Home for Readers of Black Lesbian Fiction
"In every piece readers will be entranced with Philops' language, her play on words, her poetic style, and the depths to which emotions are displayed."
--- Shonell Bacon, ChickLitGurrl™ :: high on LATTES and WRITING
"Philops offers an enticing and incomparable form of creative writing she could trademark as her own. With thoughtful, sensual words combined into unique form, Philops shares enchanting stories and melodic poems dissimilar of todays contemporary writing."
--- Nikki Rashan, author of Double Pleasure, Double Pain and You Make Me Wanna
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Title: Visions of a Cryptic Mystery, Volume One: Love, Loss, & Life
Author: Eternity Philops
ISBN: 978-0-9815323-1-8
Retail Price: $21.95
Publisher: Black Tygre Publications
