Raving Whale Press
Raving Whale Press is the passion project of Annie James Thomas. Here, find books, publications, and exciting opportunities from the author. Annie may be contacted directly at anniejamesthomas@gmail.com
THE BOY WHO BROUGHT THE SEA
From author Annie James Thomas, THE BOY WHO BROUGHT THE SEA is the psychological narrative of Fiona, a twin trapped in her home who writes her own freedom at the urging of a strange boy from the docks. This full-length literary novel combines elements of whimsy and gothic horror, and will excite fans of Ottessa Moshfegh, Mona Awad, and Iain Reid. --Raving Whale Press
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When silence speaks, won't you listen?
Fiona Teuling suffers home confinement with a sickly twin and craves days beyond school lessons, imaginary adventures, and her sister's medical needs. Trapped in a prison with her mother as warden, Fiona longs for escape.
When her father abandons the family and a sea captain takes his place, Fiona's need for the outside world escalates as she seeks forbidden solace in Damon, a boy from the docks. Damon convinces Fiona to flee aboard a departing ship. With home a distant echo, Fiona braves a world she could have only imagined as the line between fantasy and reality blurs. Will Fiona discover the life she seeks, or will Damon be her complete undoing?
THE BOY WHO BROUGHT THE SEA is a character study that brings to light isolation's horrors, the need for human connection, and the consequences of reality unraveled.
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Available November 2nd in paperback and ebook through Amazon.com.
THE WHALE IS BOTH THE HEART AND THE HEAD
Loud Coffee Press offers this full-color chapbook by Annie James Thomas with poems about finding yourself in the human condition; inspired by Melville's MOBY DICK. Artwork by Fred Charles.
Creative Home: Using the Concept of 'Home' to Craft a Story
Loud Coffee Press offers this full-color chapbook that uses the home as a metaphor to inspire writing. From authors Annie James Thomas and Fred Charles.
TEDx: Squashing Imposter Syndrome
Annie James Thomas is the pen name for Kimberly Pesaturo. Check out Kim's TEDx talk here on Squashing Imposter Syndrome: Why You are Uniquely Qualified to Pursue Your Creative Passions,