New Collection: Sepetmber 2024

I’m delighted to announce that my newest collection, “Bruised, Resilient“ will be released this fall.

This is an eclectic collection with stories spanning multiple genres: magical realism, science fiction, horror, historical fiction, as well as a number of contemporary pieces without any speculative elements at all.

Despite their disparate genres, the stories come together in “Bruised, Resilient” under a single theme. These are women’s stories. Whether speculative stories told through metaphor, or mainstream realism, this is a book that showcases the collective experiences of real women as we navigate the world.

There are narratives about relationships, motherhood, the stigma of not wanting to be a mother, loss, societal expectations, fat shaming, wedding culture, aging, and more. There are some pretty heavy tales in this, for it is impossible to talk about women’s lived experiences without talking about the horrific things men do to us. However, there’s also wry humor and tales of love and empowerment in this, too. Women are complex creatures. The stories are as well.

While these are women’s stories, I’m loath to call it women’s fiction. I spent my youth reading speculative fiction, in a space where much of the material available to me was written by men, about men. If women can read and enjoy stories about men without calling it men’s fiction, the reverse should be true as well.

I hope my women readers will put down the book and feel seen. I hope men read it as well, and get a little taste of what it’s like to walk in our shoes.

I can’t wait to share “Bruised, Resilient” with you! Stay tuned to my socials for a cover reveal in the next few weeks!

(Also, shameless plug that the ebook of “Monstrosity, Humanity” is available at half price at Smashwords. July only!)