This past summer I contributed to a historical fiction/historical fantasy anthology collated by well-known author HELEN HOLLICK.
My story was about Grace, the illegitimate daughter of Edward IV and the time she spent with his widow, Elizabeth Woodville, at the end of the dowager queen's life.
The collection had a lovely review a few days ago. I thought you might like to read it in its completeness--
FATE: Tales of History, Mystery and Magic
Written by Annie Whitehead, Debbie Young, Helen Hollick, Jean Gill, more
Review by Catherine Mathis
A short story makes me think of haiku, those short pithy poems of nature. Here is mine
for this anthology of short stories:
Ten stars of book fame
Varied style, time, and matter
Recommend you browse
These accomplished, award winning purveyors of story bring us literary snacks: Anna Belfrage, Jean Gill, Helen Hollick, R. Marsden, Alison Morton, J. P. Reedman, Elizabeth St. John, Marian Thorpe, Debbie Young, and Annie Whitehead. Cathie Dunn provides the thematic introduction, Helen Hollick an Endword. Each of the ten stories has a final author note, adding detail and charm. Variety of subgenres, time, and location are the keys to this collection all tied together with the sense of fate in its various meanings. You will read tales of: Ghosts from a true believer, protecting your own from invaders, a missing and found art mystery, the common creature’s fantastical revenge, a Greek myth explored in a new way, a mythic rescue dog set in a true story, time travel to alter fate, medieval alchemy grander than making gold, a dying disgraced queen served by a king’s bastard, and a saint in our midst.
As Helen Hollick reminds us, each reader has preferences. I have my favorites from this book; all were enjoyable. A benefit of this short story anthology is to remind you of other styles and subjects which will pique your interest. Suspend your bias and open your eyes to other time periods and story structures. Each of these is a gem of craft and careful writing. Words always matter; they must work harder in a short story. Each author excelled, which calls the reader to consider their novels. Highly recommended
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