David Ebenbach crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of the human psyche and the creative process. His writing is characterized by a profound understanding of human nature, rendered with both incisive prose and poetic sensibility. Influenced by his background in psychology, Ebenbach brings a unique perspective to his explorations of meaning and connection in the modern world. His distinctive voice and engaging style invite readers to contemplate the inner lives of his characters.
In his much-anticipated second poetry collection, David Ebenbach addresses the full scope of the human condition-past, present, and future. Exploring the vast sweep of history, from our ancient evolutionary origins to our future archaeological remains, Ebenbach's deceptively light-handed poems penetrate to the core of what it means to be human, a brief but exquisite being, full of appetites both healthy and harmful.
The story follows 34-year-old Zoe as she abandons her office job to live with her controlling boyfriend, Gordy, in rural Maine, defying both her family and doctor's advice. When a violent argument forces her to flee, she embarks on a journey to find a mystical beach house from her childhood. Along the way, Zoe confronts her past, exploring themes of self-discovery, relationships, and the quest for inner peace.
"What happens when your dream mission to Mars is a reality TV nightmare? This debut science-fiction romp with heart follows the tradition of Ray Bradbury's Martian Chronicles with a dash of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. For the six lucky scientists selected by the Destination Mars! corporation, a one-way ticket to Mars--in exchange for a lifetime of research--was an absolute no-brainer. The incredible opportunity was clearly worth even the most absurdly tedious screening process. Perhaps worth following the strange protocols in a nonsensical handbook written by an eccentric billionaire. Possibly even worth their constant surveillance, the video of which is carefully edited into a ratings-bonanza back on Earth. But it turns out that after a while even scientists can get bored of science. Tempers begin to fray; unsanctioned affairs blossom. When perfectly good equipment begins to fail, the Marsonauts are faced with a possibility that their training just cannot explain."--Provided by publisher