Happy Labor Day!

Hello, Write Edge readers! Contrary to its name, I hope those of you who live in the U.S. are enjoying this long weekend and getting to do something relaxing. I’ve done a bit of it all — relaxing; working; reading; socializing (with our one bubble family); and planning for my upcoming book release.

To that end, yes, The Truth About Elves releases October 19 from Atmosphere Press everywhere books are sold! Pre-orders open September 21, and next week I’ll do a cover reveal of the incredible cover that designer Kevin Stone created and hand-lettered just for my story. I can’t wait!

In the meantime, lots of fun content here on the blog to keep you entertained. First up, this week’s short story, and you get a bonus. I wrote some micro fiction, which you know means it’s too short to preview here, but I wrote two pieces. That’s right, today you get two pieces for the reading experience of one! Check them both out now on The Write Edge Writing Workshop!

On Wednesday you’ll get my review of Byline Legacies, the debut anthology from the new Cardigan Press. A writing friend of mine, the lovely Jaime Dill, and her partner have teamed up to bring you this group of pieces — fiction, nonfiction, and poetry — to encapsulate the writing experience. Find out what I thought about it on The Write Edge Bookshelf!

This Thursday I’m continuing my R.E.A.D.s analysis of The Other Black Girl. I’m diving deeper this week on what I thought of the book as an editor and how I might have handled the manuscript differently. Find out more on Thursday, also on The Write Edge Bookshelf.

Then Friday it’s back to Instagram and more fun pictures of what I’m up to writing-wise and not. Use my handle, @EktaRGarg, to see previous posts, and come say hello.

Wear a mask; wash your hands.

Show a stranger some kindness today.

Have a great day and week, readers!

E.R.G.