Raising a child is not easy, but to transcend is to give what we do not have, if we did not receive love and affection it is in our hands to change that history, to give our children what we did not receive that is to evolve.

So often, as a writer, it can feel that those who don't "get it" (namely the proverbial Man) are trying to extract yet another pound of your flesh. To take one more piece of your true self away so that you might better conform to societal expectations. It is more and more of a challenge to sustain that version of yourself that makes you who you are: the artist. With The Opiate Vol. 24, we hope to remind writers that they are not alone in that struggle to preserve what little integrity is lef...

My name is Kylah. I write poetry to shine light on topics that are kept hidden. I love sharing my truth and how God has been present in my life even through times where I thought He left. I am starting off sharing small portions of my poetry to see how it goes. I hope and pray that as you read through my poetry you will see how present God is even when everyone else leaves and it feels like you are alone. I am working everyday in my healing and by the grace of God, I have found who I am and I...

World Travel 2021!

I wrote this compilation of poems during the good times and bad times in my life.

Upon the great land of Canazar, a war between mankind and the dragons raged onwards. Until the Dragon Lord was captured, imprisoned and tormented. Only to break free and rampage once more causing the wizards to create the item, known as The Eye. In the hope it would imprison the dragons’ wrath. Millennia later and a young boy named Markus is sent on a quest to find The Eye in order to save the life of his friend and mentor. Darkness stirs in the land as Markus comes to terms with hi...

The Last Majesty offers a truly fascinating reading experience beyond any other fantasy novel. The usual elements are there: The characters face a challenging quest of good versus evil with many obstacles on the way. The uniqueness lies in the precise and witty language, the careful and imaginative portrayal of the many characters and the unexpected side tracks that are a blend of philosophy, satire and humour.