Mickey J. Corrigan Boeken

Set against the backdrop of the impending Great Recession in 2007, Coral Leven navigates her summer in affluent Palm Beach while working on her poetic thesis about coral reef destruction. Her stay with her wealthy friend Rose McCrary reveals the stark contrasts between their lives, as Coral grapples with personal and environmental themes amidst the opulence around her. The narrative intertwines wealth, friendship, and ecological concerns, exploring the fragility of both human connections and the natural world.

In 2012, a deranged grad student dressed as the Joker shot and killed dozens of movie goers at a Batman film opening in Colorado. Gun violence is so out of control in America that it has become a cruel joke. Unlike most of Mickey Corrigan's novels, Project XX made itself known to her at that time, demanding to be written. Usually she researches, prepares, then writes. In this case, she wrote first, then did the research on gun violence, female violent crime, and school/mass shootings. Males are almost always the perpetrators of mass shootings. But females are fully capable of shocking acts of violence and, in the US, military-style weapons are as easy to access as a new hairstyle.

Set against a backdrop of suspense, a schoolteacher navigates complicated emotions as she becomes entangled in a love triangle involving a student and his father. The story weaves themes of desire and moral dilemmas within a gripping crime thriller narrative, showcasing the tension between personal and professional boundaries. As relationships deepen, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected consequences that challenge her values and choices.

Mickey J. Corrigan’s collection THE DISAPPEARING SELF presents women as the walking wounded, somehow surviving men, marriages, beatings, hospitals, bars, loony bins, and bottles, and just slipping into aging, often in a marine setting with tides, surf, and salt. Her language is quirky with wonderful concreteness so we read the insignificance and feeling of disappearing... A fine addition to her vast writings.—Zan Gay, author of Honeymoon Woods

The quality of these poems and absolute originality of tone will certainly captivate all readers. The most impressive thing about these poems is the poet's power of vivid description.

The story follows Jacy McMasters, a struggling writer in Manhattan known for her humor and cynicism. When the ghost of renowned novelist JD Balinger enlists her to create a sequel to his classic novel, she is thrust into a journey of self-discovery. With the support of her no-nonsense boyfriend, Jacy is compelled to confront her dark, hidden secrets and the lies she has told herself, blending elements of supernatural influence with personal growth.

Set against the backdrop of student debt and the struggles of urban life, the story follows Shea O'Grady, a graduate student in Boston who devises a daring plan to seduce and rob wealthy men. Partnering with her ruthless pimp and enlisting a team of women, she navigates the complexities and dangers of her scheme, revealing the darker side of desperation and ambition. Blending cautionary elements with romantic comedy, the narrative explores themes of crime, empowerment, and the lengths one goes for love and financial relief.

The narrative centers on a female protagonist navigating her tumultuous journey through addiction and relationships, drawing parallels to The Art of War. With a blend of tough realism and dark humor, it explores the struggles women face in their quest for love while grappling with their emotions. The character's vulnerability shines through her tough exterior, revealing a deep well of despair. As she confronts her demons, readers are compelled to empathize with her desperate search for self-acceptance and hope for inner peace.