Heaven of Drums: Our Book Pick of the Week

CSMS Magazine This week, CSMS is showcasing Heaven of Drums, a historical novel written by Argentine’s renowned author Ana Gloria Moya. The story brings to light a forgotten past in the history of Argentina:...

Ardine and her father Ardain Isma in a conversation on race and on Haiti

CSMS Magazine Last week, Ardain and his daughter Ardine touched some pertinent issues in a conversation that focused on the rising racial tensions in America since the election of Donald Trump. But the father-daughter...

Why do writers ignore their fellow writers?

Ardain Isma CSMS Magazine This was a question a young writer asked me last month during a meeting. I couldn’t’ answer the question because I honestly did not know. Human heart is very complex. But I know...

The Flower

A flower in the middle of the chaos Retaining all its beauty Not having been touched by the darkness around her She shines like the sun She opens her petals and lets out her sweet fragrance Attracting all around...

A postcard to my Valentine

Honey, ne fais pas cette tête. This is the day love is reaffirmed. This is the moment to express what has been felt so deep within the fibers of our hearts. I know the difficulties of life have been keeping...

I wish

I wish I had met you earlier I wish I had gazed at your brownish eyes long ago I wish I had seen……… How did I miss the sign? How did I miss it all? You stood there, watching me from afar Never making a...

Bittersweet souvenirs from a time long gone (Part 2)

Ardain Isma CSMS Magazine A story of Valentine This is the final part of a collection of short stories rekindling Ardain’s younger years. A dedication to all those who still believe in the power of love! It...

Bittersweet souvenirs from a time long gone (Part 1)

Ardain Isma CSMS Magazine A story of Valentine A dedication to all those who still believe in the power of love! Entry I “What time is it?” my cousin Jean-Dennis growled from the base of his throat. I never...

Angelica the beauty queen

Jacob Davis CSMS Magazine The most beautiful girl in town lives in solitary confinement, but no one seems to notice. At work, she is the most extroverted one. At home, however, she clocks like a gossipy hen in...

Ardain Isma: More masterpieces on the way

CSMS Magazine It’s been a year since Ardain Isma released his gut wrenching novel Midnight at Noon. While the book continues to make its way into the land of literary success, the author himself has been hard...