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"indigo" by Jiesha Stephens

"elision" by Jiesha Stephens

Volume Three

fall 2021

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• 37 writers & artists
• Over 40 pieces showcased
• Our first having beautiful back cover art!
• Zoom fatigue...so much Zoom fatigue

Preview Volume 3

Genres

• art
• photography

• poetry
• fiction
• creative nonfiction
• flash nonfiction

• flash fiction
• personal/narrative essay

Topics explored

Perhaps as a result of publishing the Tales ebook prior or the ongoing pandemic in general, volume three saw an increase in themes addressing sensitive and triggering topics. 

• endless cycles
• family
• identity
• sexuality
• mental health
• self-acceptance
• underage drinking
• suffocation
• traditions & myths

• politics
• oppression
• coming of age
• ​societal norms & conformity
• poverty
• abuse
• childhood trauma
• immigration

• loss
• homophobia & transphobia
• religion
• sexual assault/rape
• race, racism & BLM
• objectification
• self-harm
• expectations

Buy Volume 3