Cabinet of Curiosities, Owl Hollow Press, pub. 2019
Featured short story: Seeds of a Pomegranate
Before science became so stodgy and provable, doctors, merchants, artists, and collectors of every kind would gather bizarre and compelling items from a wide range of interests and place them on display in curiosity cabinets. These collections took pieces from nature and objects unexplainable within their perimeters of time and knowledge, creating a blend of science and the fantastical. The beautiful and odd. The things that were fascinating or somehow special, even if they didn’t quite have the words or information or understanding to explain them. Cabinets full of wonder and curiosities. This anthology explores tales of oddities, gadgets, and trinkets, from love stories to science fiction, fantasy, humor, and horror. Join us for a collection of strange objects, brought to life in new and unexpected ways.
The Take Back, Owl Hollow Press, pub. 2023
Featured short story: The Curse of Athena
Have you ever wondered what would happen if…
The Great Gatsby‘s Daisy took charge of her own life instead of letting someone else control her outcome? The Bluest Eye‘s Polly Breedlove wasn’t forced to dote on white children at the expense of her own daughter? Sixteen Candles’ Long Duk Dong was a whole lot more than just a nerdy Asian?
This collection of short stories is called The Take Back because in it, the authors take back tropes, stereotypes, and characters that have misrepresented people like them in the past—and re-imagine them in ways that explore their lived experiences and play with narratives to create new conversations. Join us for a collection of delightful and enlightening parodies and fictional analyses, where you just might find yourself in one or two of the stories. And maybe they’ll even inspire your own take back.