Cloud Orchid Publishing

However if you want our new publications you will be ordering from Amazon.com as we have moved to Amazon.com as our primary publishing platform. We have expanded distribution beyond the US, and now you may order in Europe and the UK via Amazon’s web sites there.

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Novels

Tearing Down the Wall

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Freja is starting her first year away at college. Her world is turned upside down on move-in day when she bumps into her old crush. Alex was all set for fun and easy dating his first year at college, until Freja falls back into his life. On the cusp of an exciting modeling career, Freja must juggle her life as a student and as an up and coming celebrity. Campus life takes a dark turn and Freja finally meets her match Can Alex help Freja hold the pieces together? Tearing Down the Wall is a story that tells of how kindness, trust, and love can break down the walls we build around our heart when it has been broken too many times.

Order your copy today ISBN-10: 1983194573

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Geisha Hands

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Geisha Hands is a fully illustrated historical fiction novel that brings geisha culture to life in a whole new way. Yukie is a maiko on the verge of her erikae, the turning of the collar ceremony to become a full geisha. But the competitive nature of the hanamachi and glamour of working as a top-ranked geisha have Yukie feeling anything but certain about her future. Join Yukie on her journey to find her place in the rankings and possibly find love thanks to her sister and mentor, full geisha Katsu.

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Freja’s Baby

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Senior year of high school is fraught with challenges, but Alex and Freja realise they’re in for more than they bargained for after a romantic romp at the prom. Freja must now endure the persecution of navigating school as a pregnant teen while Alex struggles to find the balance of support and respect for Freja. With the new life comes the balance of an unexpected death. Can Freja and Alex keep their relationship together, or will Freja face motherhood alone?

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Freja’s Baby Shattered

Freja thinks she’s above all the typical high school hype, until she faces the greatest challenge of all – teenage pregnancy. Now her dream romance with Alex is being torn apart by mean girls and a rapidly changing future.The worst is yet to come when Freja loses the baby through violent means. Alex must face his bright future slipping between his fingers as Freja loses her sanity, and ultimately, nearly loses her life. Can Alex still hold together the pieces of his shattered family, or will he leave Freja behind in the darkness forever?

Order your copy today IBSN 979-8638042110

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Pandora

Issac, an elderly bachelor seeks the help of the town wise woman, Mirande, to seek a companion. His wish is granted with the gift of a water nymph maiden named Pandora to care for as his charge. Together they discover her magical abilities to provide food and comfort to transform his home. His newfound confidence attracts the interest of the Lady Brighton. Will he stand true to Pandora, or will he break his promise and lose the true treasure in his life?

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Art Books

Abandoned Bride

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The Ohio State Reformatory is the mecca that Bryan and Little Alice have made annual trips to in the mission of stretching their boundaries in dark, romantic art. On the final excursion they took together, Little Alice expressed the anguish of her failing marriage through photographic story telling. Short stories pull the reader down into the darkness of despair that arises when a marriage is falling apart. Poetry reveals the raw hurt and bitterness of a betrayed heart. Personal journal entries lay bare the confusion of a life in transition. Abandoned Brides is a collection that showcases how painful it can be when you realize soul mate was truly a monster in disguise. This collection features photos by photographer Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic, with model Little Alice at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, OH. Short stories and poems written by Little Alice drape a shroud of darkness over the tragedy that is divorce.

Order your copy today ISBN-13: 978-1981696154

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Twig Noir a closer look

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A world outside polite society, OSR (Ohio State Reformatory) is a place and an event. Each year the COM crew would migrate to this behemoth structure for a marathon of creativity that held no quarter. The juxtaposition of rotting history against the sleek and refined beauty of Twig Noir showcases the power and majesty of both model and location. Short stories herald the greatness of the queen, and whisper of the darkness at her back. Poetry digs up the raw anger and remorse of the prison, its prisoners long gone, and the yawning expanse left behind. A Closer Look is a collection that reveals the staggering might of those that time forgot, and those that took time for themselves. This collection features photos by photographer Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic, model Twig Noir. Short stories and poems written by Little Alice capture the regal beauty of Twig against the stark and crumbling prison around her.

Order your copy today ISBN-13: 978-1974576715

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Mirror][rorriM

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Words give us power. Words tear us down. Words can heal. Words can hurt. Take a journey through a series of words that pack a punch and will force the reader to slow down and contemplate their personal meaning. Photos recreate this feeling of duality that can come from the many sides of a single word. Mirror][rorriM is a collection that reminds the reader to take what they see and hear with a grain of salt, and possibly a cube of sugar. This collection features photos by photographer Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic, model Little Alice at the Che Correa Photography Studio in Appleton, WI. Short stories and poems written by Little Alice showcase the duality of reality.

Order your copy today ISBN-13: 978-1976184222

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Recline

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The whaling industry kept the lights in on from roughly 1820-1900. Decades of men going out to fight the behemoths to provide for their families and their communities. A short story by Little Alice captures the longing of a newlywedded couple who must face their first year apart. Photos by Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic capture both the joy and wistful gaze of a young wife praying for her husband’s safe return. Recline is a collection that brings to life the electric joy that is new love, combined with the heartache of being separated, and the gnawing possibility that love will be forever extinguished.

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Spirits of the Wind

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Chicago has always been a mecca for the arts and draws creatives from all walks of life. The Velvet Lounge was an incredible Jazz nightclub in the Chicago South Loop. Originally owned by jazz saxophonist Fred Anderson, this club attracted the greats like Von Freeman and Dee Alexander, as illustrated in both photos and text in Spirits of the Wind. Author Brendan Detzner brings the old Velvet Lounge to life once again. Photos transport us to a time when music was truly alive and kicking up all night jam-sessions. Spirits of the Wind transports the reader to a time when Chicago truly was a center for the coolest cats. This novella features “Spirits of the Wind” by Brendan Detzner. A fictional account of prominent Chicago Jazz musicians and The Velvet Lounge. Their jam sessions live on through words and photos, though the original Velvet Lounge is no more.

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Absent Ventriloquist

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The horrors of the asylum are, unfortunately, memories from not so long ago. It was just in the early 1960s that Deinstitutionalisation had begun, and patients were turned lose into the streets. Photos show the warped perspective of the mentally ill. Short stories toss the reader into the strangeness of voices that exist only in our heads. Poetry dims the light of hope in the mind, that which comes after years without care. Absent Ventriloquist is a collection that forces us to examine mental health and learn to insure history does not repeat itself. This collection features photos by photographer Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic, model Little Alice at the Che Correa Photography Studio in Appleton, WI. Short stories and poems written by Little Alice dregs up the darkness of the forgotten world of the asylum.
Order your copy today ISBN 978-1974612093

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Pallid Hours: Autumn Freed

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Midwest life means experiencing a range of seasons with the passing time. Colours change, and the landscape evolves as the wheel of Time turns and returns. Photos capture the beauty of a location made new with the passage of the sun, and the changing of the seasons. Poetry illustrates the intangible feelings we have attached to these seasons, almost personifying them into something more. <> is a collection that asks the reader to slow down and truly look at the world around them, through all moments of life. This collection features photos and poems created by Little Alice that stir up our love for the changing seasons.
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Here, Now

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Revealing the raw feelings of initial attraction is the core of any love story, though many gloss over these heightened emotions. Photos illustrate the physical form of lust and love, the yearning to be touched. Short snippets of writing showcase the raw fear and excitement of falling in love for the first time. Poetry embodies the beauty of laying one’s soul bare and hoping that the object of your affections does the same. Here, Now is a collection for those who yearn for love, or want to rekindle that old flame. This collection features photos by photographer Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic, model Katlyn. Short stories and poems written by Little Alice solidify the struggles of coming into a new love.

Order your copy today ISBN 978-1548756802

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Waiting

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Plunge the Soul Into the Quick

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OSR (Ohio State Reformatory) is a siren’s call to the Cloud Orchid Magazine crew. Each year we would bring our rag-tag caravan to this unforgiving monument to human cruelty and further explore the depravities of man. The words of anger and despair that consume the wraith of a prisoner, Brooklyn Sky, shows how such a place can decimate even the strongest of people. Short stories beckon like the invisible voices in your head. Poetry plants questions that will leave you lying awake in bed. Plunge The Soul Into The Quick is a collection that breaks down even the most resilient, word by word.

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Infidelity on a Sunny Afternoon

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This collection features photos by photographer Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic and model Nettie Harris. Short stories and poems written by Little Alice pull aside the curtain of womanhood and the motivations of the heart.

Order your copy today ISBN 978-1505937169

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We The Fallen

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A sneak peek into the world of Chicago at the witching hour. Photos illustrate the grit of the L and the oddities that ride the red line when all the suburbanites and tourists have gone home. Short stories illuminate the darker shades of living that come crawling out of the shadows and claim the city streets. Poetry that embodies the human struggles and what it means to see the concrete jungle as more than baseball and hotdogs. We The Fallen is a collection for the senses and embodies the underworld of the night in Chicago.

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Swine Flu

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Sometimes we need only look to basic human behavior to see true atrocities. Current politics are pushing toward the idea of who deserves to live, and who does not. The short story and photography collection “Swine Flu” calls these dark truths to light and leaves the reader wondering who are the humans, and who are the pigs? Short story is by Little Alice and photography is by Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photography. The haunting imagery captured from desolate places long left to rot.

Order your copy today ISBN-10: 1722014628

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The Asylum

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There is no escape in The Asylum! Many were admitted to these institutions of malpractice and torture, and none were cured. Photos illustrate the spiraling madness patients experience as they spend their days locked away, waiting for death. Poetry pushes the boundaries of the mind and warps expectation. The short story “The Monster in Me” tells the anguished tale of Abigail who is abandoned by her husband to the clutches of the asylum for a younger, fresher wife. The Asylum is a collection for those who are unafraid to turn the page and see what horrors lie ahead. Featuring photography by Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic and model Nina Newton, with short stories and poems written by Little Alice.

Order your copy today ISBN-10: 1721164979

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Dreams and Flashbacks

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A monograph featuring Josalynn Lark, photographed by Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic.  You will find this a unique vision of a very unique woman.

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L’art D’Obscurite’

Art Magazine Series

L’Art D’Obscurite’ 01

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L’Art D’Obscurite’ 02

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L’art D’Obscurité is an editorial magazine that features alternative fashion, artistic nudes, poetry, and everything in between. This issue features work from artists in the US, Europe, and the Middle East. We hope you enjoy the amazing work we are sharing with you in this issue. This issue Includes a beautiful set by one of our favorite photographers (Brett Stoddart – Tidy Photography) and one of our favorite designers (RFD by Rachel Frank). Two wonderful timeless sets by Miro Arva a London based photographer born in Czechoslovakia. Poetry by Jeffrey Clark Stokes, and Little Alice. Short Stories by Brendan Detzner and Little Alice. Carlo Jordan teamed with Miss Aniela to deliver an amazing piece shot in Pine Plains New York. Pyromance by Shintaro Maeda will certainly heat things up. Lastly there are a couple of sets shot by Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic with Models Nina Newton and Little Alice to spice things up a bit.

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L’Art D’Obscurite’ 03

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L’Art D’Obscurite is for those who want to experiment and push the boundaries of art, beauty, and darkness. L’Art D’Obscurite is an art magazine series about romantic dark art, both visual and written. Photographers, artists, poets, those who document the secrets of the mind and soul. Please share our magazine and help us find new and amazing art and artists to showcase. Explore our main house Cloud Orchid Publishing for further experimentation of art and writing. Submit your work now. Will you be in the next issue?

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Poetry Books

Synesthesia – Darkness

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The creative mind marks one as “different,” and this is often met with confusion and friction from opposing forces to maintain the status quo. Being true to your talents and the craft that makes you “different” often come with the price of packing them up and allowing normalcy to blanket you, or fight against the current and carve out an island of your own making.
Little Alice faced animosity from peers and adults in places of authority all her life, working bit by bit to carve her own island. The resulting sacrifice was many dark hours where she questioned her purpose and her sanity. From these dark times she put pen to paper and wrote these scrawls. Some borne of heartache, some of typical teenage angst, but many of a more sinister nature; that which comes from when the world batters you with the idea that your raison d’être is merely a fool’s errand.
Synesthesia – Darkness is a collection that turns over the rocks, and reveals the ugly, creepy things we would rather leave hidden and buried.
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Synesthesia – Depression

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Mental illness is a battle we prefer to sweep under the rug. Admitting we are faulty is mortifying, and therapy is considered the defeated throes of a crazy person. Depression is often mocked and used as a general sentiment for narcissistic woe. But rather, those who find themselves under the thumb of Depression know that simple tasks are rendered into monstrous quests, full of foreboding and leave us quaking and unable to lift our heads. Little Alice has been diagnosed with a laundry list of conditions since the tender age of six. Her childhood and teenage years were fraught with authority figures who refused to try to understand, and only metered out punishment and alienation from her peers. This uphill battle to an adjusted, albeit far from “normal,” adulthood is documented in scraps of her nightmares, her ramblings, and her fears in Synesthesia – Depression. This collection showcases why mental illness is far from a crude joke, and demands awareness, lest more young minds fall prey to the insanity of insisting that they are indeed “fine.”

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Synesthesia – Experimental

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Writing is simply a collection of words and punctuation arranged however the author sees fit. There are indeed rules for these things, but art is all about tearing down the walls of expectation and format. Little Alice is known for creating poetry and prose that rearranges the idea of what poetry is or should be. Her unique lens that she filters the world through is warped in a perspective different than anyone else. Synesthesia – Experimental is a collection that turns up her synesthesia to eleven and forgoes any sort of rational thought. These are poems crafted to be utterly delicious and create sounds both pleasing and confusing. Take a peek inside her head and see the chaos that reigns. This collection features poems written by Little Alice, specifically with the theme of experimentation with words, colours, sound, and the rattlings of the human brain; along with a pinch of insanity.
Order your copy today ISBN-13: 978-1977898708

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Synesthesia – Nature

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The ancient power of nature is all around us. Sometimes we express this spiritual connection through personification such as Gaia, but these flora and fauna are often best experienced on their own, first hand. Little Alice loves to spend quiet time outdoors in forests, gardens, and cemeteries to explore nature and recharge her well of creativity. Her view of the natural world is full of quiet trust and inquisitive exploration. Synesthesia – Nature is a collection that reflects her synesthesia in its purest form. These poems embody the over-stimulation she experiences while outdoors and how she dials in on the small details. Enter Alice’s secret garden and her most personal imaginings.

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Synesthesia – Love

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This collection features poems written by Little Alice, specifically with the theme of love and the heartbreak broken love creates. Not all love is created equal – some are light and childish, while others are brooding and selfish. Combined with photography by Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photography featuring the rot under the sickly sweet flowers of bygone love. Synesthesia – Love is a collection thaT reveals the true nature of the heart, and the blessings and sufferings that come along for the ride.

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Synesthesia – Fables

This collection features poems written by Little Alice, specifically with the theme of fables and faerie tales. Travel through time to the days of old when humans gathered ‘round the fire to hear a story, or spin a yarn of their own. Combined with artwork by Little Alice, she brings to life tales both new and old. Synesthesia – Fables is a collection that allows the reader to escape to simpler times of magic and wonder.

Order your copy today: ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8579633293

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Synesthesia – Pandemic

In honor of the 2020 COVID Pandemic and Civil Rights Movement, Cloud Orchid Publishing is proud to present the Synesthesia – Pandemic poetry collection. This collection features poems written by Little Alice and Bryan Thompson, specifically covering the themes of fear, unrest, and disease of this turbulent year. Bryan currently lives in Dubai, whereas Alice currently lives in Chicago. Their locations offer unique perspectives on the destruction, failures, and even triumphs of the year. They explore the tempest of 2020 and their personal feelings through poetry. Some poems are written by a single party, while others Bryan and Alice trade line for line, creating a dialogue in the poem. Synesthesia – Pandemic is not for the faint of heart. Are you brave enough to face 2020 all over again in this collection?

Order your copy today: ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8586039347

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The COM crew has journeyed to OSR (Ohio State Reformatory) for years, and each time the crew expands exponentially with creatives that simply cannot stay away.

This retrospective on the 2012 OSR Caravan is a complete collection of the editorials that were shot by the COM crew, and special features from their expanded crew members in the Brett Stoddart urban exploration crew.

Spiral into the abyss with us as you turn the page past each haunting snapshot that captures all the painful memories and the crumbling beauty. Dig deep into the minds of the COM crew with full interviews and poetry to tip the scales toward insanity.

“Crippled Inspiration” was created to pay homage to all the talented creatives who make this annual trip into a spectacular migration. These days of dark exploration made our creativity grow like weeds, and brought for a vast wealth of tragic stories to share.
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Not In Kansas