• moon over field

    Twilight

    Life is a libation pouring down chasms opening before it, into a geriatric underworld..

  • Secrets of Hopelight - book review by Sue Cook

    Fantasy Fiction Book Review: Secrets of Hopelight

    The characters are powerful motivators to the spirit of individuality in a place where individuality is not the norm. I felt a close kinship to Nubbin.

  • Seder table set for the Passover meal - with Star of David in blue over top

    Seder

    Beitzah: check (the smell of the hard-boiled egg made her gag). Zero’ah: check. Charoset: check (and of course she scooped up some with her finger and licked it clean). In the centre hollow – maror and dates. I hope Irit and Mirele break a tooth on the seed. Expensive dentistry!

  • Jerrie Mock - first woman to fly around the world - image of her airplane on red background, title "The Flying Housewife"

    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.

  • Orange-tinged poppies on sea-green background, reading Joy, the MockingOwl Roost Volume 4, Issue 1

    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.

Quarterly & Special Issues

  • Poetry Special 2022 cover
  • Introspection issue cover
  • Sleeper of R'Lyeh cover
  • cover image of the MockingOwl Roost, Volume 1, Issue 4: Community
  • giant elephant in forest with a man standing in front of the elephant
🦉 Submissions next open from June 1 to August 31 2024
August 24, 2022
Minister of Chance book review cover
Published by Sue Cook at August 24, 2022
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Book Review: The Minister of Chance

I got caught up in the storytelling and let Kitty and the Minister lead me through a sleepless night until I finished the book. I pulled an all-nighter because I had to know the outcome of the story, even though I essentially knew the outcome of the story.
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August 23, 2022
woman walking
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at August 23, 2022
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Positivity Corner: Walking Three Times Daily

Walking several times throughout the day helps to de-junk my brain. I can work through the stuff that’s in my head, rattling around. And working through it clears out my thoughts and frees up space for life apart from work.
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August 18, 2022
Published by Sue Cook at August 18, 2022
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Book Review: The Gold Persimmon

The Gold Persimmon by Lindsay Merbaum is riveting and surreal. At times, I found myself so caught up in the characters' actions that it actually took my breath away, and had me yelling at my Kindle. This book was not what I was expecting from its title.
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August 15, 2022
man and woman dancing
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at August 15, 2022
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“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright”: Music Review

A bright, upbeat rhythm drops you into this song by Paul Maged, a NYC-based singer/songwriter. “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” is an emotionally intent, funky song that buzzes with positivity and heart.
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August 12, 2022
Hell Town book review
Published by Sue Cook at August 12, 2022
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Hell Town -The Untold Story Of A Serial Killer On Cape Cod: A Book Review

The most startling portions of Hell Town are true. Let that sink in. I am not easily made nauseous by true crime, but this was brutal. Casey Sherman’s writing style, and description of the events are both brilliant, and nightmare-ish.
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July 1, 2022
artist-in-residence- Sue Cook
Published by The MockingOwls at July 1, 2022
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Special Announcement from the MockingOwl Roost: The Opening of the Artist-in-Residence Program

The MockingOwl Roost Literary Magazine and Creatives announce they have chosen Sue Cook to be their first Artist-in-Residence. Her areas of expertise will be in the fields of poetry and photography.
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June 30, 2022
house in snow at dark
Published by Sue Cook at June 30, 2022
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The Dark: A MockingOwl Book Review

Have you ever been afraid of the dark? You are not alone. Many people share this fear. Kate shares this fear. What an interesting way to face your Nemesis. To immerse yourself in the midst of a long winter’s night, and hope you survive to see the sun again.
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