In Chosen - A Child of Abuse, sixteen-year-old Justine lives with her father, mother and younger siblings. Money is tight for the family, and getting food to eat on most days is challenging. Additionally, her mother expresses her frustration with her living conditions by abusing Justine and her siblings.
However, one day, after losing her baby, Justine walked away from her home to live with her grandfather, who lived close to her family home. While living there, she learned more about her mother, met a new friend and found the courage to break up with her boyfriend. There, Justine also met her Saviour.
Have you ever wondered about the stories people—and things—hold? Whether it’s the inanimate object sitting in the corner of your house or the stranger you pass by when running errands, everyone—and everything—has a story, even if it may not be deemed as “story-worthy.” Well, with Capture This, you are invited to sit down, relax, read, and explore the stories people and inanimate objects tell through poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
Released May 12th, 2026
The above information and the book's cover are taken from Linton Press' website.
One of my poems and a short story are in the Capture This - A Slice-of-Life Anthology, by Linton Press. They are also releasing interviews with writers, poets, etc., whose work is in the anthology. Go check them out, and thanks for the support!