New Book Out!
Saddle up for Women of the Weird West!
Today’s the day! After a long journey, my anthology, Women of the Weird West, is finally out. This anthology published by Brigids Gate Press and edited by me is near and dear to my heart.
When I first conceived of the idea of this anthology, the intent was simple: I wanted to see more untold stories of the Old West. I wanted to read tales in the Weird West that didn’t always center on a lone stoic gunslinger and his heroics.
And the stories I received did not disappoint. Reading through hundreds of submissions for this anthology, I was transported to desert landscapes, dusty saloons and alien worlds. From stories and poems of fae, monsters, ghosts, and magic, these tales centered marginalized characters who rose up to face impossible circumstances.
In the anthology’s pages you’ll also find tales covering far-flung worlds and futuristic scenarios, as the Weird West encompasses far more than stories set in the late 1800s in the U.S. Southwest. The Weird West is also an aesthetic, a feeling: a sense of danger and cultural clashes, vast landscapes and new beginnings, all threaded with the fantastical.
Whatever the setting, a few recurring themes emerged in this anthology: the powerful bond of siblings, the betrayals of spouses, the solace of community, and the fierceness of mothers, sisters and daughters. These stories and poems are a tribute to the people who persist, insist and thrive despite unthinkable obstacles, both human-made and supernatural.
I hope you enjoy the journey!
Order Women of the Weird West!
The book showcases 25 original speculative poems and short stories by extraordinarily talented authors. In these pages, you’ll find tales of gunslingers, outlaws, dreamers, and survivors who face overwhelming forces both human and supernatural. If you still need convincing, check out that awesome blurb from NY-bestseller Jonathan Maberry!
Save The Date: Sat, August 15th at 2pm
Previously I shared that the launch party for Women of the Weird West would be June 20th at Mysterious Galaxy. This is postponed until Saturday August 15th, 2pm. If you’re in SoCal, I hope you will join me, Sarah Faxon and Jendia Gammon to learn more about the anthology’s stories!
Will this be at the Mid-Continent Public Library?
Sounds right up my alley! Looking forward to reading it!