Check Mates: A Collection of Fiction, Poetry and Artwork About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, by People with OCD

by Vrinda Pendred, Jennifer Abrams, Vrinda Pendred (Editor)

Check Mates is an original collection of fiction and poetry written about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by the people who know best - Obsessive-Compulsives. Split between 'realism' and stories of the 'beyond', there is a diverse range of styles and genres, and a mix of rage, frustration, tears, violence, pain, heartache, subversion,love, strength, metaphysics, philosophy, friendship, hope, and even a bit of humour. And maybe - just maybe - it will knock away a few stereotypes. NOTE: Part of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to OCD charities. Featuring writing by:'Kristen', Rose Gardener, 'Heather', 'Kristyn', Steven Mojsovski, Vrinda Pendred, 'Sad Clown', Laura Power, Laura Chi, Jennifer Abrams, Sharon Meyer, 'Ash', Mark W. Johnson, Beth Barker, E. I. Muse, 'Rich Writer' and Ryan Arroyo Illustrations by Stephen Leaver and Richard Krecker.

Genres: Poetry, Anthologies, Mental Health, Psychology, Short Stories, Science Fiction, Horror

258 pages, Paperback

First published May 11, 2010

About the author

Vrinda Pendred originally grew up in Arizona, but moved to England in 1999, where she now lives with her husband and their two sons.

She is a constant writer of both original stories and freely published fan fiction, with a focus on sci-fi/fantasy, romance, and humour. She also dabbles in digital artwork.

Vrinda has self-published several books, beginning with 'Check Mates: A Collection of Fiction, Poetry and Artwork about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, by People with OCD' - a project released in 2010 under her own imprint Conditional Publications.

Reviews

[The Local Spooky Hermit · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was just looking for some poetry books on Amazon and came across this..
About a year ago I got diagnosed with OCD(honestly I thought it was just adult ADHD for some time). Heck so little media I came across with characters that had it made it sound like just "gotta be clean" and/or "attention for detail makes it perfect for solving crimes". That i just figured thats all it was (of course theres the here and there i caught actual stuff about it, but still it was SO rare. That i just kinda brushed it off) So I figured hey why not read something written by people WITH IT. Im happy i found it. Though some stuff kinda triggered mine to be kinda worse for a day or so but that was just me. Who knows im happy I read it and found others out there wanting to express their takes and struggles on it.

[Jennifer Scinto (Abrams) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, I never rated this. Ok, a bit biased as I am one of the co-writers, but this book will always hold such a special place in my heart. This is the only book of its kind; comprised of short stories, poems, and the like, all about OCD; by a lovely group of writers with lived experience. It’s beautiful and agonizing. Comforting and inspiring. Highly recommend to not only all who live with, but those who love someone with OCD. Plus a part of the proceeds go to OCD charities!