Edge of the World: An Anthology of Queer Travel Writing edited by Alden Jones explores the unique experiences of the LGBTQ+ community while traveling the world. Whether they are traveling across countries or states, all face obstacles that most people don't even have to think about. Through these captivating and heartfelt essays, Jones hopes to… Continue reading Edge of the World by Alden Jones
Writers, artists, and creators from all around the world and across generations find ways to share their stories of loss, triumph, perseverance, challenges, and more. And with our incredibly diverse America, so many stories about immigration and generational conflicts can be found. One writer, PJ Temple, decided to share her experiences with the world in her collection of essays, Essays of Night and Daylight: Undoing a Divided Nation. With authenticity and humor, she recounts growing up in an Indian household in America and fighting for her own space. Read more
Stories allow readers to escape into new worlds, and connect with existing ones. And with short stories, authors face the challenge of building those connections in far fewer words. Even so, they successfully grab readers hearts and minds and leave them wanting more. Displaced Persons by Joan Leegant is a profound collection of short stories that explore what home and family means to those with complicated histories of forced migration to different parts of the world, and spiritual disconnect from their ancestors.
