First published 2014
This anthology gathers acclaimed writers from across the American West who work in multiple forms. The collection moves between genres and moods with deliberate variety. Readers encounter a child's perspective on one page, then shift to a dystopian war zone on the next. A powerful train calls across the landscape while new friendships form and hidden love emerges. Each contributor brings their own voice and subject matter to the volume. The pieces span comedy and tragedy, historical accounts and science fiction scenarios. Poetry appears alongside prose throughout. Despite the range of styles and themes, every writer demonstrates the same deep commitment to their craft. The collection showcases how Western voices approach storytelling across different literary forms and emotional registers.
Genres: literary-fiction, anthologies, american-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: emotional-range, found-family
Setting: American West
Period: 21st-century
150 pages · Paperback · LUW press