The Flying Housewife, A True Story – Audio Drama
Welcome to our first full cast, feature-length audio drama! The true story of Jerrie Mock, the first woman to fly around the world.
Listen along as the full cast tells the story of Jerrie’s great adventure around the world in 1964, claiming the title officially on April 17, after 29.5 days.
Joy – MockingOwl Roost Volume 4, Issue 1
Welcome to the new season of the MockingOwl Roost’s themed issues. We’re launching the year with an uplifting issue themed on joy. Read along for joy in unusual and unexpected moments, every day life, and much more in the beautiful short stories, creative nonfiction, poetry, artwork, and more.
A Long Way From DARE
Being underage and low on cigarettes I picked up the butts with unsmoked tobacco portions from the ashtrays of local restaurants
A New Mother; Matritva
When she said that, I noticed that the baby’s head was falling downward. I thought this strange because I have always heard that new mothers ooze with motherhood and instinct. But in this case, it seemed like she had no concern for the baby. Ignoring the other red flags, my brain compensated with the thought: Maybe she is exhausted?
For Thine is the Power
Paulie and Will were friends because they were almost the same age and lived next door to each other but Will spent more time with his brothers, John and Stevie, than the neighbors. Will and Paulie kind of looked alike, though, and when they walked around town people thought they were brothers, or “Irish twins,” as Mr. Carey at Carey’s market said.
May 16, 2023
The holidays in May are exciting, touching and fun. They range from Beltane, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and everything in between. It’s a wonderful month to grab a book that represents a holiday, sit back and relax.
