The author of the historical fiction short “histories” collection “Shoot the Horses First” shares her approach to including the darker sides of history in her work.
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Rebecca Ross on Food, Writing Rituals, and Storytelling
An interview with Rebecca Ross, author of the Elements of Cadence duology.
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Deceit and Trickery Meet Their Match in “The Kudzu Queen”
A coming-of-age historical novel examines the invasive history of kudzu and a plot of one girl’s quest to save her town.
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Watching the World Melt Away with David Wesley Williams’ “Everybody Knows”
A review of David Wesley Williams’ clever satire, “Everybody Knows.”
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Cursed Dolls, Horror, and Laugh-out-Loud Comedic Moments
Grady Hendrix’s “How to Sell a Haunted House” is a good old-fashioned ghost story, a gothic thrill ride.
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“The Faraway World” Depicts Longing, Ghostliness, and Less-Than-Exquisite Love
A review of Patricia Engel’s collection of short stories, “The Faraway World.”
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“Moonrise Over New Jessup” Highlights an Important Part of History While Exploring Themes of Acceptance, Independence, and Identity
A review of Jamila Minnicks’ novel, “Moonrise Over New Jessup.”
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“Tell Me What You See” Is A Timeless Collection About Unprecedented Times
A review of Terena Elizabeth Bell’s collection of short stories, “Tell Me What You See.”
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The Life You Need Might Not Be the One You Expected: An Interview with Chelsea Stickle
An interview with Chelsea Stickle on her latest chapbook, “Everything’s Changing,” with stories that “want to solve a problem, and the only solution is for things to get a little weird.”
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Tangled Histories: Ramona Reeves’ “It Falls Gently All Around and Other Stories”
A review of Ramona Reeves’ new book, “It Falls Gently All Around and Other Stories.”
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