Coming August 2023 French innkeeper Louise Ravoux is struggling to keep her inn afloat while raising her two daughters and avoiding her abusive husband. One afternoon, a scruffy redheaded painter walks in, wanting to rent
“Exiled” (A Bonus Story from Versions of Her) by Andrea Lochen Melanie was thirteen and had a brand-new blue-plaid bikini—the top was padded, her sister, Kelsey, liked to point out. When Melanie wasn’t listening to her
Pandemic by Claire Matturro The last man on stage Struts and frets as he exits. From a tree, a wren Sings “Ode to Joy” as a rose Opens to the sun.
by Deborah L. King Robert Bryant stopped in his tracks as white fog suddenly clouded his view. “Do you wish to continue walking?” the gender-neutral voice at his ear asked. Robert touched the tiny button
Coming August 2023 Julie Mercer donated her eggs to help her brother and sister-in-law conceive via in-vitro fertilization, never expecting a few years later, she would have to take full responsibility for those children after
by Sheri Langer “It’s a boy! Ten pounds, six ounces.” A brief pause before the cry that would punctuate the beginning of their life as a family. Ah, there it was. Strong, insistent, and seemingly
by Marlene Adelstein The rental casita that Jesse had found on-line turned out to be perfect. It was furnished, took dogs, and was only a short walk to the old town square. She had put
A Life in Bloom is now available for preorder! Reserve your copy today! High school teacher Kristin Caine has a black belt in settling for less and a dying mother who doesn’t mince words when
