Extraordinarily impressive…
Twenty-three authors unite to take readers on a captivating journey filled with unexpected twists and turns in this collection of short stories. Spanning six centuries and multiple continents, the anthology follows ordinary women as they confront extraordinary challenges, all bound by a common thread of resilience in the face of life’s adversities. A 1950s housewife finds the strength to break free from an abusive marriage. A group of Yorkshire women band together during WWI to keep a munitions factory running. These tales explore themes of foreign invasions, war, societal expectations, discovery, and transformation all through the eyes of fierce and determined women. But beyond the struggles and triumphs, the anthology also delves into the unknown. From paintings with hidden powers, messengers from unseen realms, unexpected challenges, monsters representing deep fears, divine senses, to misunderstandings leading to unknown outcomes, each narrative offers a glimpse into mysteries lurking beneath seemingly familiar scenarios. Through personal journeys of self-discovery, unexpected challenges, and tests of character, the protagonists in these pages grapple with their own inner demons while navigating a world full of uncertainty and possibility. An outstanding collection that showcases ordinary women’s extraordinary experiences, struggles, and victories.
Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women
Written by Debra Borchert, Teri M. Brown, Julie Mayerson Brown, Elisabeth Carson-Williams, Valerie Chalker, Joan Fernandez, Kim Gottlieb-Walker, Beth Anne Hill, Dawn W. Hogan, Carolyn Korsmeyer, Della Leavitt, Raquel Y. Levitt, Christy Matheson, Barbara Buckley Ristine, Suzanne Samuels, Julia María Schiavone Camacho, Elaine Aucoin Schroller, Kay Smith-Blum, Kimberly Sullivan, Ashley E. Sweeney, Nina Wachsman, Patty W. Warren, Marie W. Watts
Edited by Carolyn Korsmeyer, Christy Matheson, Elaine Aucoin Schroller, Kay Smith-Blum, and Kimberly Sullivan
Foreword by Aimie K. Runyan
Pub date June 8, 2024
ISBN 9798986884448
Price $2.99