She Had a Very Inconvenient Heart: A Tale of Love and Magic - Softcover

Green, John Mark

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798666653500

Publisher: Independently published, 2020

Synopsis

"Once upon a time, there lived a woman afflicted by a heart that felt things far too deeply."

So begins the tale of Cardia, an empath longing to be free from emotional pain. Her desperate quest for relief leads her to a talking raven, the mysterious Collector of unborn dreams, and an unsavory surgeon wielding a magical knife.

At last, she finds peace. But when she meets Vatis—a traveling troubadour who falls deeply for her—Cardia must face a heartbreaking truth: Will she be doomed to forever regret her desperate decision, or will love triumph over every obstacle?

Poet John Mark Green has penned a moving story that explores the extremes the human heart can drive us to—a modern fairy tale for all who dare to believe in love and magic. Ideal for fantasy readers who loved The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle.

Bonus Content Includes:

If the Stars Should Ever Die (story)
Lovers face the end of the world together when a mysterious force begins killing the stars and devouring all light in the universe.

Leaves from Another World (story)
Jasper Renard has always wanted to be a writer, but lacks the ability. Then he discovers a portal to a world where he can steal beautiful poems and pass them off as his own, becoming an overnight literary success. But now his publisher—and his fans—want more...

Q & A with the Author
Go behind the scenes to discover the inspiration behind these stories.

About this title

About the Author

John Mark Green is an IT tech by profession, but writing is his true passion. His freelance articles and poems have appeared in publications such as The Wittenburg Door, River Poets Journal, Tuck Magazine, The Urban Howl, Thought Catalog, Elephant Journal, Psychology Today, and more. His poem "Burn Our Masks at Midnight" appears in the international bestselling book Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman.
 
Using various social media platforms, he has built a substantial following for his poetry both in the U.S. and internationally. His writing covers a broad range of topics, including love and romance, overcoming abusive relationships, nature, and personal growth.
 
John's writing challenges the reader to see the world in fresh, new ways. His work has been used in domestic violence awareness campaigns and grief support groups. In January of 2020 he was featured in Read Poetry's Poets for a Cause Spotlight and was interviewed regarding "Unstoppable"--his poem about a woman escaping an abusive relationship. He is the author of Taste the Wild Wonder: Poems and She Had a Very Inconvenient Heart: A Tale of Love and Magic. John currently resides in Arizona and is engaged to Canadian poet Christy Ann Martine. 

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798666653500
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 137