The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories by Eric LaRocca

The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories by Eric LaRoccaEight stories of literary dark fiction from a master storyteller. Exploring the shadow side of love, these are tales of grief, obsession, control. Intricate examinations of trauma and tragedy in raw, poetic prose. In these narratives, a woman imagines horrific scenarios whilst caring for her infant niece; on line posts chronicle a cancer diagnosis; a couple in the park with their small child encounter a stranger with horrific consequences; a toxic

Earthily humane and profoundly wise

this second volume

was a book

This powerful and provocative memoir charts critically acclaimed actor David Harewood's life from working class Birmingham to the bright lights of Hollywood

An Gréasaí Bróg

and elves fired poisoned arrows

This book of poems contemplates his journey

in particular the UK and US and what they do

Drawing upon Arthurian legends

to Penelope awaiting the return of Odysseus

and be given often: here

familiar and obscure