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Simon's Mansion - Semi Finalist BookLife Prize 2019

"What sets this book apart is its raw originality." BookLife Fiction Prize 2019 Semifinalist Judge on Simon's Mansion.

BookLife Prize 2019 Semi Finalist Plot/Idea:  10 out of 10 Originality:  10 out of 10 Prose:  10 out of 10 Character/Execution:  10 out of 10 Overall:  10.00 out of 10 Assessment: Plot : Though Poe offers a thoroughly compelling and propulsive plot, the author displays a somewhat impatient tendency to skim-over potentially rich scenes in favor of more slow-going descriptions and allusions. The novel's unexpected developments and narrative breadth, however, allow this work to resonate.  Prose : While at times Poe's abstractions can unnecessarily obfuscate the circumstances, the author delivers a finely tuned narrative with literary prose that is smooth, rich, and rhythmic in cadence.  Originality : What sets this book apart is its raw originality.  Simon’s Mansion  sensitively and realistically captures the struggles of a young man seeking truth and acceptance following a period of intense struggle. That the author dr...

The Powell Legacy Series

  The Powell Legacy Series —including the award-winning novels Simon Says , Simple Simon , and Simon’s Mansion —is an LGBT literary saga that explores the intertwined lives of the Powell family across generations. From their Civil War-era heritage in small-town Arkansas to the struggles of modern life, the series delves into themes of identity, love, redemption, and the cost of uncovering buried truths. At its heart is Simon Powell, a man caught between the weight of his family’s legacy, the beliefs he’s left behind, and the personal struggles that threaten his future. Blending memory and imagination, these novels invite readers into a world of resilience and transformation—where history echoes into the present and the discovery of truths long avoided redefine how we see ourselves.

The Powell Legacy Series - New Introduction

  I've created an Introduction I am going to add to each of my Simon novels: Simon Says, Simple Simon, Simon's Mansion, and the one I am working on now. poebooks.net Some stories are born from memory; others grow from imagination. The Simon Powell novels live somewhere in between. Simon’s journey begins in the shadow of my own—a young man searching for meaning, caught in the web of an all-encompassing belief system, and later grappling with the fallout of leaving it behind. His struggles with faith, identity, addiction, and reinvention are rooted in my experiences. Much of what Simon recounts about his time in the Unification Church, his work on Reverend Moon’s legal defense, and the eventual unraveling of his life in Los Angeles reflects my own history. Like Simon, I was an insider—a believer who dedicated years to a movement that shaped me and then shattered me. Much of what Simon recounts about his time in the Unification Church and his work on Reverend Moon’s legal defense ...

What are the novels about?

https://poebooks.net/ When I mention to people that I have written several books, the first question is: What are they about? I struggle to provide an enticing and satisfactory response. This is one description. "Simon Says", "Simple Simon", and "Simon's Mansion" are semi-autobigraphical novels about the allure and  consequences of drug addiction, cultism, and the difficult path to recovery and self-fulfillment. 

Endings: Poetry and Prose is #4 in 2022 list of most inspiring books everyone should read

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25-of-the-most-inspiring-books-to-level-up-in-2022 Some of the most inspiring books come in simple forms. These  books  are easy to read and easy to understand. You can always take  top motivational books  if you want to make progress in your business or personal life. In this article, we present you with the books to read for leaders. All of the books are best-sellers and they are written to inspire. 25 of the Most Inspiring Books Everyone Should Read Take a look at the most inspirational books of all time and see if you can find your next favorite book. Keep reading to find out more.  Let’s give a read to the top motivational books. 4. Endings: Poetry and Prose by William Poe The poems and stories in this book put a light on loneliness, death, and the difficult times of our lives. However, the escape through art can solve the problems if you are ready to deal with challenges.

2021 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist LGBTQ+ (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer+) Awarded to Simon’s Mansion

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2021 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (LGBT+) Simon's Mansion Finalist

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Next Generation Indie Book Awards LGBTQ+ (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer+) FINALISTS: . . . Simon's Mansion, by William Poe (Self-Published) . . . https://indiebookawards.com/winners/list #simonsmansion #poebooksart #simonlgbtseries #williampoe   Next Generation Indie Book Awards (LGBT+) 2021 Finalist

SPR Awards 2021 Reader's Notes on Simon's Mansion

“An honest and daring look at a troubled boy’s life. Poe does not shy away from the taboo, and in doing so, adroitly shines a light on that which is dark to so many. The narrative is constructed simply, using the return to childhood home as a springboard into memory. This doesn’t detract from the story, as Poe doesn’t need to play tricks with form. It’s the content within, the themes explored, the love investigated, and the discovery of the self where the story’s strength lies.” -SPR Awards 2021 Reader's Notes #poebooksart #simonsmansion   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XSFFQM6 poebooks.net