Southern Fried Publishing

04/03/2024

Our Annual Tell Your Story contest is coming up next month! What stories do you have to tell? What stories have you created? Crafted? Performed? We'd love to see/read/hear them at the Cardinal Arts Journal!

Contest open to all students and residents of all ages.

04/02/2024

"Double entendre"

Flesh as delicate as dawn's first light.

Each curve, a delicate stroke Of nature's tender hand.

A symphony of grace, a dance of beauty.

She is the flower, Both fragile and resilient.

Her delicate flesh a radiant glow in the morning dew.
Both tender and fierce.

A ta**ry dance Between strength and fragility, A tapestry woven With threads of lust and admiration.

Whispers of vulnerability fill the space inside.

Yet her spirit is unyielding, Her presence, a force that leaves a joyous imprint.

Behold her, the beauty of her fruit and flower the depths of her

intertwine, in a double entendre of nature's exquisite creation.

Picture by Georga Okeef, Light of Iris, 1924

03/16/2024

people who ban books are never on the right side of history and are never, I repeat never the good guy of the story.

03/16/2024

Dust
From dust, we're born, a cosmic dance,
Stardust mingling in our veins,
Distant Echoes of galaxies in every glance,
Into The Infinite cosmos, where life remains.

Oh, how fleeting is this brief candle's glow,
A flicker in the vast expanse,
Yet within us, the universe glows,
Our spirits intertwined in the cosmic dance.

From stars, we’re born, and to them, we'll return,
Like particles of light, in darkness burn,
We but transient beings in timeless rhyme,
From ashes to ashes and Dust to Dust
Into the vastness of the cosmos,
we thrust...

03/03/2024

Tally Ho!

In the rush of dawn's first light,
the world awakens with a cry,
a call to arms, a charge to life.

Tally Ho!

Through fields of dreams and endless skies,
we ride the winds of destiny,
chasing horizons, embracing the unknown.

Tally Ho!

With hearts ablaze and spirits high,
we gallop fearless into the fray,
undaunted by the trials, unbroken by the storm.

Tally Ho!

For in the pursuit of dreams untold,
we find the essence of our souls,
riding free, forever bold.

Tally Ho!

02/29/2024

Shaken

like leaves in a tempest,
tossed by doubt's relentless wind.
Whispers of uncertainty
Creep through the corridors of belief,
testing the foundations of the soul.

Yet amidst the chaos,
a flicker of hope remains,
a silent plea for trust
to weather the storm.

In the crucible of doubt,
Faith finds its strength,
forged anew with every doubt
conquered, every fear faced.

Shaken, but unbroken,
the heart still dares to Hope,
undaunted by the trials,
undaunted by the unknown

02/28/2024

The Wumpus

In the heart of woods where sunlight filters through,
Resides a creature, whimsical and true,
The Wumpus, with its eyes like twinkling stars,
And a tail that sways with forest melodies.

Through ferns and foliage, it bounds with delight,
Amongst the trees, it frolics day and night,
Its giggles and chuckles through the forest glades,
A chorus of merriment that never fades.

With a nose for berries and a love for play,
It explores the woods in its own special way,
A prankster of shadows, a friend to all,
In a world where wonder answers to nature's call.

So if you happen to wander into the Wumpus' dell,
Bring laughter and joy, for it suits it just well,
For in the forest, happiness thrives,
A whimsical haven where the Wumpus remains.

02/27/2024

Hey there, Fellow readers!

Wow, it feels like A hot minute since i finished my last novel, doesn't it? 🐭 But fear not, my literary hiatus is over, and I've emerged from my writing cave with more tales aplenty!

You see, I've been off on a grand adventure, journeying through the labyrinthine corridors of my weird imagination, battling the dreaded foes of writer's block and procrastination! But fear not dear reader, for I am hard at work on my next kinda okay seller. "Mage's Maze II The Dragon's Tear"! While you are waiting on my next whirlwind adventure check out my latest book "Fall of the Phrophesy" out now in paperback, Hardback and E-Book

Now, I won't promise you that reading it will cure your existential woes or grant you eternal wisdom, but I'm about 80% sure it will tickle your Adventure bone and stir your imagination. After all, what's life without a little Adventure?

So, if you're in the mood for a romp through realms unknown, filled with quirky characters, epic battles, and maybe even a sentient ship or two, then pick up "Fall of the Prophesy" today! Who knows, it might just be the best decision you make since deciding to wear socks with sandals.

Until next time, dear readers, may your books be engaging and your tea be hot! 📚☕️

Fall of the Prophecy: A Dream Tree Chronicle