When do riches become a burden? When does charity become its own worst enemy? Nicolas Treviño offers "A Man Who Would Not Donate," the story of a mysterious Guild, a group of the world's wealthiest men--and the eternal struggle between what is right and what is just wrong.
Raj Moorjani follows Treviño's tale with "A Broken Haiku," a sweeping love story that spans two continents while weaving prose and poetry into an unforgettable read.
Quirky and futuristic, Crystal Vasquez creates a new world order, chronicling a Mexico few would recognize and many would fear. Love confronts all obstacles, and the human heart renounces being dictated to--but what happens when just your social status prohibits your right to entertainment--or love? Find out in Crystal's A Night Out.
Laredo is a dynamic, proudly bilingual city, and Elsa Martinez's touching "Lorenzo Y Rafaela" uses the romantic beauty of Spanish to tell a sweet love store with an unforseeable twist.
Next up, Leslie P. Garcia's Horse vs Unicorn redefines reality and fantasy. When does a child's fascination with mythical beings cross the line into dangerous obsession? At what point should the adult in a room make a choice between reality and the magic of love?
Stephanie Garza closes out Pieces of Us with the memorable "Let's Cook With Cancer." Simple and authentic conversation among characters, a young woman's determination to become a chef, and a riveting tale of friendship, tragedy and triumph will stay with readers after the story is done.