First published 2017
This anthology brings together varied fictional works selected by editor Janice Neuleib. The collection spans multiple narrative styles and perspectives, offering readers encounters with different characters navigating their particular worlds. Each piece stands alone while contributing to a broader conversation about contemporary storytelling. The selections range across themes of human connection, personal transformation, and the complexities of modern life. Writers explore relationships between individuals and their communities, moments of decision that reshape lives, and the quiet revelations that emerge from everyday experiences. The anthology serves readers seeking exposure to new voices in fiction while providing a snapshot of current literary trends and preoccupations.
Genres: fiction, anthologies, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, slice-of-life
Period: 21st-Century
Pearson