Weird Stories of Strange Women

by Christine Hart

Maidens, mothers, and crones all show us how a fractured reality-or a fractured mind-can warp even the most mundane of stories into a bizarre tale. From a twenty-something office worker trapped by a mountaintop cult to an unstable mother trying to resist the urge to flee to another dimension, each of these women steps to the edge of what they know and sees the impossible looking back.



Twelve stories, separated into seasons of life, meander through genres including urban fantasy, science fiction, magic realism, steampunk, folk horror, and cosmic horror. All set in British Columbia. Perfect for readers who are, themselves, strange and unusual. 

182 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication June 26, 2026

Reviews

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Weird Stories of Strange Women by Christine Hart is a collection of twelve short stories grouped into sections representing the three seasons of a woman's life: Maiden, Mother, and Crone. I felt showcasing the stories in this way was a great idea. The stories themselves are reminiscent of Goosebumps or The Twilight Zone.  None graphic, but all with just enough chill factor. I thoroughly enjoyed The Goddess Interview from the Mother section and basically all four of the Crone stories were my favorites. I loved the way different genres were woven through, while still maintaining the creepy feeling over all. This is a great book for spooky season! 


**Thank you Victory Editing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own**

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This was a really interesting and fresh collection!

Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Concept & Themes
The concept is strong, and the story ideas felt unique.
The collection touches on a wide range of genres, which kept things feeling varied and engaging. Christine also weaves a lot of thought-provoking social commentary m throughout! I really appreciated that the stories span different generations too, which makes the book feel broadly relatable.

Stories
I don’t read short stories as often, and so to me some of these felt more like snapshots of strange events than fully fleshed-out narratives. Because of the shorter length, I personally found an ending or two feeling quite jarring, especially early on.
However, I got much more into the flow as I got more used to the style. “A Greener Pasture” was a particular story standout for me!

[Tye Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Weird Stories of Strange Women is a short story collection featuring women from various stages of life in strange and unusual situations. I enjoyed this collection overall. It really is a mixed bag – in terms of the genres, stories, and the quality of story. Some stories were a bit short or ended abruptly, but some really had me intrigued. My favorites were Her Experience Connection and Her Lunar Bloom (to the point that I would love to read full novels around these concepts). Overall, a very unique and strange collection, which is always something that I enjoy!

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for this arc!

[Dan Mckeithan · Rating 4 out of 5]

12 weird stories for strange people about strange women. Christine brings us three sets of stories: Maiden, Mother, and Crone. In each of these sets are four stories that cover all areas of storytelling--sci-fi, cosmic horror, folk horror, urban fantasy and more. All are set in British Columbia and are fun to read. If you're looking for something unique and fun to read, then you won't want to pass this one up.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Weird Stories of Strange Women is a short-story collection that's following womens seasons in life as a mother, crone and maiden. I have never stumbled upon a collection like this before - thank you Christine Hart for putting our lifephases in the spotlight. My biggest love to the Crone-stories.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the e-arc in exchange for my honest opinion.