Nightmare with a Twist!

by María J. Estrada, Shawn M. Klimek, CL Steele

Enter the dark world of Nightmare with a Twist!A grumbling father’s search for a Christmas tree takes a turn for the worst. Dentists are not really dentists at all. Sometimes, helping the homeless does not pay in blessings.

The poetry and art will take readers down unexpected roads. A twisted nurse has anything but her patient’s well-being in mind. An activist wakes up to fascism with no end to reality. And, souls rise, but will death bring peace?

Enjoy stories, poetry, and art, where everything you thought was horrific, may just surprise you!

313 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 28, 2023

About the author

MARIA J. ESTRADA is an English college professor of Composition, Literature, and her favorite, Creative Writing. She grew up in the desert outside of Yuma, Arizona in the real Barrio de Los Locos, a barrio comprised of new Mexican immigrants and first-generation Chicanos. Drawing from this setting and experiences, she writes like a loca every minute she can—all while magically balancing her work and family obligations. She lives in Chicago’s south side with her wonderfully supportive husband, two remarkable children, and a menagerie of animals. You can learn more about her other books and writing happenings at barrioblues.com and barriobluespress.com.

Reviews

[María Estrada · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed putting this collection together. The stories, poetry, and images were outstanding, some genuinely scary. You will find a lot of new voices here, worth the read!

*All the royalties are going to the World Central Kitchen.