2020 was the year I let go of my fear of anthologies. I don't know what shifted it exactly. I used to a feel a panic at the idea of submitting my work to sit page-by-page next to something I hadn't vetted. Not because of quality of work, but because of values.
This year, I let that need for control go. I think it's a little something I learned by having my brain beaten up by a few clots. A silver lining to a #StrokeBrain cloud.
This silver lining is more than just theoretical because, this year, I was able to be a part of three collections. One with fellow formerly incarcerated folk, one with my Miracle Niece (in her first publication), and one with Donny. I'm honored three times over.
I'm going to include the books here in case you're looking for some more reading material, or just looking to support indie presses and authors. If you purchase any of these, I'm happy to mail you a signed nameplate label so you can stick it to the inside. Just send me an email at rawra.avis@gmail.com with your address, the book you bought, and to whom I should make the note.
xo,
Ra
Redshift 5